BSF Head Constable Ministerial (HCM) Mock Test - 7 - BSF Head Constable MCQ

Correct answer: Option D: To die
Key Points

• The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom is to die.
• Kick the bucket: to die
  • For example: Every one of us will kick the bucket someday.
• Hence, option D is the correct answer.

Therefore, the correct meaning is- to die.

The correct answer is "punishment for wrongdoing."
Key Points

• The sentence suggests that disability was seen as a form of punishment.
• The punishment was believed to be inflicted by God.
• The reason for the punishment was believed to be wickedness in the past.
• So, the phrase "retribution for wickedness" can be replaced with the phrase "punishment for wrongdoing."
• The correct answer is option B.

Additional Information

• "Revenge for legal works" does not make sense in the context of the sentence.
• "Payback for doing help" is not related to the concept of punishment or disability.
• "Fine for misbehaviour" suggests a monetary penalty rather than a physical or spiritual punishment.

The correct answer is "ride."
Key Points

• The sentence refers to taking someone somewhere, which requires a verb that implies movement.
• The words "Rite" and "write" are both incorrect, as they are not related to transportation.
• "Right" could be a possible option, but it doesn't convey the idea of movement as clearly as "ride".
• "Ride" means used to describe what a journey or trip is like. (आरोहण करना)
  • Example: Its only a short bus ride to Delhi.
• Thus, the correct sentence is "I am going to take you for a ride up there."

Hence, the correct answer is option C.
Additional Information

• "Rite", refers to a religious or ceremonial practice. (संस्कार)
• "Write", means to put words on paper or another medium. (लिखना)
• "Right" means correct or straight. (सही)

The correct answer is 'was committed'.

Key Points

• The given sentence is grammatically incorrect.
• Here, 'committed' should be used instead of 'was committed'.
• The error in the given sentence is that the verb "was committed" is in the passive voice, which means that it is unclear who committed the theft. To correct the sentence, the passive voice should be changed to the active voice 'committed'.
• The verb "commit" is a regular verb, which means that it follows the typical conjugation pattern for English verbs. In the past simple tense, the verb "commit" takes the form "committed." In the past participle form, the verb "commit" also takes the form "committed."
• Thus, the correct answer is Option B.

Correct Sentence: The man who committed the theft last night was caught this evening.

The direct form of the given sentence is 'He said to her, "It is the most wonderful day of my life."

Key Points

• While changing a sentence from indirect speech to direct speech, we need to follow these steps-
  • The conjunction 'that' will be replaced with a comma (,) and inverted commas (" ").
  • 'Told' remains either unchanged or changed into 'said to'.
  • The simple past tense (was/were) is changed into the simple present tense (is/am/are).
  • The possessive adjective (his) is changed into 'my' i.e. according to the subject of the reporting verb (He).
  • 'That' is changed into 'it'.
    

The final sentence- He said to her, "It is the most wonderful day of my life."

The correct word is "convicts"

Key Points

• Let us take a look at the meanings of the given words :
  • convicts - to say officially in a court of law that somebody is guilty of a crime
  • defendants - a person who is accused of a crime in a court of law
  • prisoners - a person who is being kept in prison
  • jurors - a member of a jury
• The 11 people guilty of the rape against Bilkis Bano are mentioned here. therefore they are convicts.
• Thus, "convicts" will be the correct word here.

The correct sentence is : Chief Justice of India D. Y. Chandrachud on November 30 agreed to look into the listing of two petitions filed by Bilkis Bano, who was gangraped in the Gujarat riots, against the Gujarat Government's decision to prematurely release 11 convicts serving life sentence in her case. Making an oral mentioning before the CJI's Bench, advocate Shobha Gupta, for Ms. Bano, said her client has filed a review petition against a Supreme Court decision in May 2022.

The correct answer is 'By giving up the old habit of fighting to restore peace in life'.
Key Points

• The passage emphasizes true civilization should be characterized by peace and the rejection of conflict, indicating that giving up the habit of fighting is fundamental to being genuinely civilized.
• Options A and B don't align with the author's perspective, as they involve confrontation and wars - elements the author opposes in the description of a truly civilized society.
• Option C, despite promoting a peaceful sentiment, does not encompass all aspects of the author's thinking. Reducing armed forces doesn't necessarily guarantee giving up the "habit of fighting".

Therefore, the correct answer is Option D, 'By giving up the old habit of fighting to restore peace in life'.

The correct answer is 'because we feel that we live and wear better clothes than our forefathers'.

Key Points

• The passage mentions that people in the present-day world believe they are civilized, as they live and dress better than their ancestors.
• Improvements in education, communication, and the quality and variety of modern conveniences are not explicitly mentioned in the passage as reasons we think of ourselves as civilized, which disqualifies options A, B, and D.
• It's important to highlight that the answer reflecting the passage's statements, not what could be considered generally true in broader contexts. This distinction is crucial in reading comprehension tasks.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option C, 'because we feel that we live and wear better clothes than our forefathers'.

The correct answer is 'cowardice.'
Key Points

• Let us see the meaning of Bravery:
  • Bravery: courageous behaviour or character. (साहसी व्यवहार या चरित्र।)
  Let us see the meanings of the given options:
  • Cowardice: lack of bravery. (बहादुरी की कमी।)
  • Heroism: great bravery. (महान वीरता।)
  • Daring: (of a person or action) adventurous or audaciously bold. ((किसी व्यक्ति या क्रिया का) साहसी या दुस्साहसी, साहसिक।)
  • Courage: the ability to do something that frightens one; bravery. (कुछ ऐसा करने की क्षमता जो किसी को डराती है; बहादुरी।)
• From the meanings of the given words, we can say that the word 'Cowardice' is the correct antonym of the given word 'bravery.'

Additional Information

• Let us see the synonyms of the given words:
  • Heroism: Bravery
  • Daring: Bold
  • Courage: Bravery

Given Statement: B < H < T and H > R > D = M > A
Now,
Options:

1: T > R → True (T > H > R It gives T > R)

2: R < A → False (R > D = M > A It gives R > A)

3: M > H → False (H > R > D = M It gives H > M)

4: T < B → False (B < H < T It gives B < T)

Hence, the correct answer is "Option A".

Here, the pattern followed is:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option D".

Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Amber fort are famous places of Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Whereas, 'Qutub Minar is a famous place in Delhi.
Hence, 'Qutub Minar is the odd one.
Confusion Points

• The monument was completed in 1734. It features the world's largest stone sundial, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Jaipur.Situated in the heart of the city of Jaipur, Jantar Mantar is considered as the one of the oldest astronomical observatories in the world.
• Jantar Mantar is a huge observatory in Jaipur. It was completed in 1724 by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur, who was fascinated by the movement of celestial bodies. The Maharaja designed four similar observatories in Jaipur, Ujjain, Mathura and Varanasi to help and improve upon the studies of space and time.

Let’s break the given statement and solve it step-by-step:

1. His mother

2) ”His mother is the wife of my father’s only son.”

Hence, the correct answer is "Father".

The logic followed here is:

Logic: 1st number + 78 = 2nd number.

Now,

For, 83 : 161

⇒ 83 + 78 = 161.

Similarly, for 71 : ?

⇒ 71 + 78 = 149.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option A".

Calculation:

Let the time invested by X, Y, and Z be T_X, T_Y, and T_Z respectively.

The ratio of capital × time for X, Y, and Z should be equal to the ratio of profit distribution.

Capital ratio: 8 ∶ 5 ∶ 4

Profit ratio: 6 ∶ 3 ∶ 2

Thus, we have: 8 × T_X ∶ 5 × T_Y ∶ 4 × T_Z = 6 ∶ 3 ∶ 2

8 × T_X / 6 = 5 × T_Y / 3 = 4 × T_Z / 2

Let this common ratio be k.

⇒ 8 × T_X = 6k

⇒ T_X = 6k / 8 = 3k / 4

⇒ 5 × T_Y = 3k

⇒ T_Y = 3k / 5

⇒ 4 × T_Z = 2k

⇒ T_Z = 2k / 4 = k / 2

Time ratio T_X ∶ T_Y ∶ T_Z = 3k / 4 ∶ 3k / 5 ∶ k / 2

To simplify, find a common denominator for 4, 5, and 2, which is 20:

⇒ 3k / 4 = 3k × 5 / 20 = 15k / 20

⇒ 3k / 5 = 3k × 4 / 20 = 12k / 20

⇒ k / 2 = k × 10 / 20 = 10k / 20

∴ The time ratio is 15 ∶ 12 ∶ 10.

Shortcut TrickWe have,

,

Find two factors of 20 such that their difference is 1.

The larger factor will be the solution for expression.

Factors of 20 = 4 × 5

⇒ x2 - 20 = 5

∴ x = 5Alternate MethodConcept:

If y =

⇒ y =

Calculation:

We have

x² - 20 =

Using the above concept, (a = 20)

⇒ x² - 20 =

⇒ x2 - 20 =

⇒ x² = 25

∴ x = 5

Given,

Total number of unsalable mangoes = 12

Formula:

a/b part of a number = Actual number × a/b

Calculation:

According to the question

Number of unsalable mangoes = 12

Number of bruised mangoes = 4/3 × 12 = 16

Number of mangoes = 16 × 30 = 480

Alternate MethodLet, y be the total number of mangoes in the crate,

⇒ Bruised mango = y/30

⇒ Unsaleable mangoes = (3/4) × (y/30)

⇒ y/40 = 12

⇒ y = 480

∴ 480 mangoes are there in the crate.

The logic followed here is:

So, '63' is the next number in the given series.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

Given Statements:
A. Some leopards are buffaloes.
B. Some deer are mare.
C. All mare are fawn.
The least possible Venn diagram for the given statement is:

Conclusion:

(I) Some deer are buffalo → False (Because there is no direct relation given between deer and buffalo, so it can be possible but not definitely true.)
(II) Some fawn are deer → True (Because it is given that some deer are mare and all mare are fawn, so definitely there is some part of fawn which is deer.)
(III) Some leopards are mare → False (Because there is no direct relation given between leopards and mare, so it can be possible but not definitely true.)
So, only conclusion II follows.
|Hence, the correct answer is "Option A".

The logic followed here is:
'BRINJAL' is written as 'RBINLJA'

Similarly, for 'TRANCES'

So, 'TRANCES' will be written as 'RTANSCE'.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option A".

Place values of the letters, according to English alphabet series:

The pattern followed here is,

Hence, the correct answer is "Q31".

The logic followed here is:

Logic: The first word is a container of the second word.

Here,

Pot : Water → Pot is a container of Water.

Similarly,

Hard Disk : Data → Hard Disk is a container of Data.

Hence, the correct answer is "Data".

Seventh day of the month is three days earlier than Friday i.e. it is Tuesday.

The fourteenth day will also be a Tuesday.

Nineteenth day is five days ahead.

Therefore, nineteenth day will be a Sunday.

Hence, the correct answer is "Sunday".

The positional value of alphabet series is;

The word ‘ACCOMPLISHMENT’
Condition:
Each letter is replaced by the letter preceding the letter in the alphabet series.

The 10th alphabet in the changed word is H → G.
Hence, the correct answer is "G".

The correct answer is option D.
Key Points
MS-Word365 Keyboard Shortcuts

• Statement (i): The keyboard shortcut for superscript in MS-Word365 is Ctrl + Shift + +.
  • In MS-Word365, the shortcut to apply superscript formatting to text is indeed Ctrl + Shift + +.
  • This shortcut helps users quickly format text to a higher position than the baseline, commonly used for mathematical notations and references.
  • Hence, statement (i) is correct.
• Statement (ii): The keyboard shortcut to search for text in a document in MS-Word365 is Ctrl + F.
  • The shortcut Ctrl + F is widely recognized as the keyboard command to open the search or find tool in various applications, including MS-Word365.
  • This tool allows users to find specific text within a document efficiently, enhancing navigation and editing processes.
  • Hence, statement (ii) is correct.

Additional Information

• MS-Word365: Microsoft Word 365 is a widely used word processing application that is part of the Microsoft Office 365 suite. It offers various features for document creation, formatting, and editing.
  • It includes tools for text formatting, image insertion, table creation, and more.
  • It is available through a subscription model and is regularly updated with new features and improvements.
• Keyboard Shortcuts: Keyboard shortcuts are combinations of keys that provide quick access to certain functions within software applications.
  • They enhance productivity by allowing users to perform tasks without navigating through menus.
  • Common shortcuts in MS-Word365 include Ctrl + B for bold, Ctrl + I for italics, and Ctrl + U for underline.
• Superscript Formatting: Superscript is a text formatting style where the text is raised slightly above the normal line of type and reduced in size.
  • It is commonly used in mathematical expressions, chemical formulas, and reference notations.
  • In MS-Word365, superscript can be applied using the Ctrl + Shift + + shortcut or through the Font dialog box.
• Find Tool: The Find tool in MS-Word365 allows users to search for specific words or phrases within a document.
  • It is activated using the Ctrl + F shortcut.
  • This tool can also be used to locate formatting, special characters, and other elements within the document.

The correct answer is only i, iii and iv.

Key PointsOptions for Naming the Worksheet in MS-Excel 365

• Statement i: In MS - Excel 2010, the keyboard shortcut to add a new sheet is Shift + F11.
  • This statement is correct. The shortcut Shift + F11 indeed adds a new worksheet in Excel 2010.
  Hence, statement i is correct.
• Statement ii: In worksheet name, any character from / ? * : [ ] can be used.
  • This statement is incorrect. Excel does not allow the use of certain characters like /, ?, *, :, [, ] in worksheet names.
  Hence, statement ii is incorrect.
• Statement iii: A worksheet can be renamed by right-clicking on the sheet tab, clicking Rename, and typing a new name.
  • This statement is correct. Right-clicking on the sheet tab and selecting Rename is one of the methods to rename a worksheet.
  Hence, statement iii is correct.
• Statement iv: A worksheet can be renamed by double-clicking the worksheet tab and typing a new name.
  • This statement is correct. Double-clicking the worksheet tab directly allows you to rename the worksheet.
  Hence, statement iv is correct.

Additional Information

• Keyboard Shortcuts in Excel:
  • Excel provides various keyboard shortcuts to enhance productivity. For example, Ctrl + N opens a new workbook, Ctrl + S saves the current workbook, and Alt + Enter starts a new line within a cell.
• Naming Conventions in Excel:
  • Worksheet names in Excel can have up to 31 characters and cannot include the following characters: \ / ? * [ ] :.
  • Names should be unique within a workbook and should be descriptive enough to understand the content of the sheet easily.
• Renaming Worksheets:
  • Renaming worksheets can be done through the right-click menu, double-clicking the tab, or using the Format option in the Home tab.
  • Renaming helps in organizing data and makes it easier to navigate through different sheets in a workbook.
• Excel Versions:
  • Each version of Excel brings new features and improvements. Understanding the specifics of the version you are using can help you utilize its full potential.
  • For example, Excel 365 includes features like dynamic arrays and the XLOOKUP function, which are not available in older versions like Excel 2010.

The following table contains information about the given topics as follows,

Important Point 
The correct matching is as follows,

The correct answer is Only i, iii, iv, and v

Key Points

• i) Brightness - Adjusting brightness is available under 'Display Settings'.
• iii) Orientation - Changing screen orientation (landscape, portrait, etc.) is available under 'Display Settings'.
• iv) Night Light - This feature, which reduces blue light, is available under 'Display Settings'.
• v) Refresh Rate - Adjusting the refresh rate of your monitor is available under 'Display Settings'.

Linux user interface ->

• GNOME: GNOME is a free and open-source desktop environment that is widely used on many Linux operating systems.
• It offers an intuitive and attractive desktop interface for users.

Word processing software ->

• MS-Word: Microsoft Word (MS-Word) is a popular word processing software. Word processing refers to typing, editing and formatting text.
• MS-Word is a part of the Microsoft Office suite and it offers features like creating documents, editing, formatting text, and many more.

Icon ->

• Small graphical representation of a program, features or file: An icon in computers represents a small picture or symbol serving as a quick, intuitive representation of a software tool, function or a data file accessible on the system.
• They are used on the desktops, file directories, taskbar, and within software interfaces too.

Toolbar ->

• Row of buttons, often near the top of an application window that control software functions:
• A toolbar is a graphical control element on which are placed several icons or buttons that provide a consistent and quick access to commonly used functions within a software program.
• They often appear at the top of an application window.

The correct answer is CD-ROM.

Key Points

• CD-ROM stands for Compact Disc Read-Only Memory.
• It is a type of secondary storage device that is used to store large amounts of data permanently.
• Data stored on a CD-ROM can be read but not written or erased.
• It is commonly used to distribute software, music, and other digital content.

Additional Information

• Cache Memory is a type of volatile memory that provides high-speed data access to the CPU and is not used for long-term storage.
• ROM (Read-Only Memory) is a type of non-volatile memory that stores firmware and is used primarily in the booting process of computer.
• RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of volatile memory used for storing data temporarily while a computer is running. It is not used for long-term storage and is cleared when the computer is turned off.