SSC CGL Tier I Mock Test - 15 - SSC CGL MCQ

Bhangra is the dance form of Punjab.

Similarly,

The dance form of Uttar Pradesh is Kathak.

Hence, ‘kathak’ is the correct answer.

Confusion Points

The differences between kathak and Kathakali.

Both styles are parts of Indian classical dance, but both come from different states of India.

Kathak had evolved from north Indian states Jaipur, Banaras, or Lucknow, which are also known as Gharanas, and the Kathakali has come from the south Indian state Kerala which is known as home to several traditional classical dances.

So the conclusion about Kathak or Kathakali dance is that both are different dance styles, but most people think both styles are the same because of the pronunciation sound of these styles.

Preparing a family tree using the following set of symbols:

Now, S + M × T ÷ F – K ⇒ S is the Father of M, M is the brother of T, T is the son of F, and F is the mother of K.

Therefore, S will be the Father of K.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option (4)".

The correct mirror image is shown below:

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The paper when unfolded will appear as shown below:

Hence, 'option 1' is the correct answer.

The logic followed here is:

Option (1)

Option (2)

Option (3)

Option (4)

All the options follows the same logic except "CAKE".

Therefore, CAKE is the odd one out.

Hence, the correct answer is "option (4)"

According to the given information,

• Only two people sit to the left of A.
• Only three people sit between E and A.
• D sits at one of the extreme ends.

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• G sits to the immediate right of D.
• C sits in the middle of the row.
• B is not the immediate neighbor of C.

​This is the final diagram.

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Option 1) A sits to the immediate right of C - False(A sits to the left of C).

Option 2)Four people sit to the right of A. - True.

Option 3)Two people sit between B and F. - False(No one sits between B and F).

Option 4)There are four people sitting between D and E. - False (There are 5 people between D and E).

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

Remember BODMAS Rule:

One easy way to remember the BODMAS rule is to perform these steps:

Checking each option one by one:

Given equation: 26 * 12 * 12 * 3 * 4 * 2 * 2

1) -, +, ×, =, ÷, +

26 - 12 + 12 × 3 = 4 ÷ 2 + 2

⇒ 26 - 12 + 36 = 2 + 2

⇒ 62 - 12 = 4

⇒ 50 ≠ 4

2) +, -, ÷, ×, =, +

⇒ 26 + 12 - 12 ÷ 3 × 4 = 2 + 2

⇒ 26 + 12 - 4 × 4 = 4

⇒ 26 + 12 - 16 = 4

⇒ 38 - 16 = 4

⇒ 22 ≠ 4

3) -, +, ÷, ×, =, +

⇒ 26 - 12 + 12 ÷ 3 × 4 = 2 + 2

⇒ 26 - 12 + 4 × 4 = 4

⇒ 26 - 12 + 16 = 4

⇒ 42 - 12 = 4

⇒ 30 ≠ 4

4) -, -, ÷, =, ×, +

⇒ 26 - 12 - 12 ÷ 3 = 4 × 2 + 2

⇒ 26 - 12 - 4 = 8 + 2

⇒ 10 = 10

Hence, "-, -, ÷, =, ×, +" is the correct answer.

The correct answer is Punjab, Haryana.

Key Points

• Baisakhi is a famous festival of Punjab.
• The festival Baisakhi is celebrated to mark the spring in India. 
• This festival is known also as Sikh new year and Sikhs pay tribute to their tenth guru, Guru Gobind Singh.
• Vaisakhi Sankranti is celebrated on the first day of Vaisakha, This day is also known as Sattuā or Satwahi.​

Additional Information

Some Important Festival Of India:

• ​Andhra Pradesh- Dasara, Ugadi, Deccan Festival, Brahmotsavam.
• Assam- Ambubachi, Bhogali Bihu, Baishagu, Dehing Patkai.
• Chhattisgarh- Maghi Purnima, Bastar Dussehra.
• Goa- Sunburn festival, Ladain, Mando.
• Gujarat- Navratri, Janmashtami, Kutch Utsav, Uttarayana.

• NCERT to add content on electoral literacy in school textbooks; EC, Education Ministry sign MoU.

Key Points

• The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) plans to introduce and update textbooks to include content on electoral literacy.
• This measure aims to address voter apathy among young and urban Indians. They have advised State Education Boards and other Boards to implement the same.
• This educational integration will begin with classes 6 to 12 in all schools and extend to the curricular framework for all colleges and universities.
• The content will be tailored to suit different disciplines and credited accordingly.
• The measures are part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Education Ministry.
• This is intended to extend the ECI’s flagship Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) in schools and colleges.
• The document details the establishment of Electoral Literacy Clubs (ELCs) in schools and colleges, providing teacher training for electoral literacy, and advocating activities to promote voter awareness among students. It also aims to ensure the issuance of voter ID cards to every student upon their turning 18.
• The initiative also includes adult literacy and basic education curriculum, proposing the designation of a 'Democracy Room' in every senior secondary school for displaying voter education materials and conducting Continuous Electoral and Democracy Education (CEDE) activities throughout the year.

The correct answer is Narasimhavarman II.Key PointsNarasimhavarman II

• He built on the work of earlier Pallava kings to consolidate maritime trade links with South-East Asia.
• He sent a mission to the Tang court in 720 with a request that would seem unusual in the context of India-China relations today.
• He enjoyed a peaceful reign and is credited with the construction of large and beautiful temples like the Shore temple at Mamallapuram and the Kailasanatha temple at Kanchi. Hence, Option 2 is correct.
• The Chinese emperor was pleased with the Indian king’s offer to form a coalition against the Arabs and Tibetans.
• The offer of help by the Pallava ruler furthered the trade and brought the prestige of association with the Chinese emperor.​
• He had the title ”Rajasimha‟.
• The famous Sanskrit scholar Dandin is said to have adorned his court.
• He sent embassies to China and the maritime trade flourished during his reign

Additional InformationSimhavishnu

• He was the first ruler of this line.
• He defeated the Kalabhras and laid the foundation for the establishment of the “Age of the Imperial Pallavas”.

Mahendravarman I

• He was a versatile genius.
• The long-drawn Pallava-Chalukya conflict began during this period.

Narasimhavarman I

• He was the greatest of the Pallavas who raised the power and prestige of the dynasty to an amazing height.
• He had the title Mahamalla or Mamalla.
• The Pallava-Chalukya conflict that was started by his father was successfully continued by him.
• Another notable achievement of Narasimhanvarman I was his novel expedition to Srilanka, to reinstate the Sinhalese prince Manavarman.

The correct answer is Amartya Sen.

Key Points

• The author of the book 'Development as Freedom' is the Indian economist Amartya Sen.
  • Amartya Sen is an Indian economist and philosopher who was awarded the prestigious Nobel Prize for Economics in 1998 for his contributions to welfare Economics.
  • He was also conferred the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award of the country in 1999.

Additional Information

•  Other books written by Amartya Sen are:
  • Inequality Reexamined (1992)
  • Rationality and Freedom (2002)
  • The Augmentative Indian (2005)
  • Identity and Violence (2006)
  • The Idea of Justice (2009)

Pairs 1 and 3 are incorrectly matched.

Key Points

• The battle of Khatoli was fought in 1517 AD. between the Rajput army of Mewar led by Rana Sanga (Maharana Sangram Singh) and the army of the Delhi Sultanate led by Ibrahim Lodi. Hence pair 1 is incorrectly matched.
  • A fierce battle was fought at Khatoli near Bundi.
  • The sultan was defeated and fled from the battlefield.
  • A son of the sultan was imprisoned.
  • The next year, the sultan sent Miyan Husain and Miyan Mukhan as the head of a large army.
  • Again the army of the Sultan was defeated by the Maharana, at Badi near Dholpur.
• The Battle of Khanwa was a decisive engagement between the Mughal forces under Babur and the Rajput alliance under Rana Sanga of Mewar. Hence pair 2 is correctly matched.
  • The battle was fought on 16 March 1527.
  • It ended in a decisive victory for the Mughal forces and would consolidate Babur and his descendant's rule for centuries to come.
• The Battle of Chandwar was fought between  Muhammad Ghori and Jayachandra. Hence pair 3 is incorrectly matched. 
  • Jayachandra was the last great ruler of the Gahadavala dynasty of northern India. 
  • He was killed in the Battle of Chandwar in 1194A.D. by Muhammad of Ghori.
  • The Battle of Chandwar (1193 or 1194) was the second major victory won by Muhammad of Ghor in northern India, after the second battle of Tarain.
  • Muhammad's first expedition in the Ganges plain had ended in defeat at the hands of Prithviraj Chauhan at Tarain in 1191.

The correct option is Ptyalin.

Key Points

• Three salivary glands in the mouth, sublingual glands, submaxillary glands & parotid glands. 
• Ptyalin and Lysozyme enzymes are found in saliva
• Ptyalin & Lysozyme both help in the pre-digestion of starches. It is also called salivary amylase.

Additional Information

• Trypsin &  Carboxypeptidase enzyme helps in the digestion of protein.
• Lipase enzymes help in the digestion of fat.
• Chymotrypsin is found in the Pancreatic juice.It is activated by the Trypsin enzyme.

The correct answer is Salman Rushdie.

Key Points

• The Satanic Verses book is authored by Salman Rushdie and it was published on 26 September 1988.
• Salman Rushdie was awarded the booker prize in 1981 for Midnight's Children.

Important Points 

• Amitav Ghosh was born in Calcutta and grew up in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. 
  • The Circle of Reason, The Shadow Lines, In An Antique Land, Dancing in Cambodia, The Calcutta Chromosome, The Glass Palace, The Hungry Tide, and The Ibis Trilogy, consisting of Sea of Poppies, River of Smoke and Flood of Fire was authored by Amitabh Ghosh.
  • River of Smoke is a novel authored by Amitabh Ghosh published in 2011.
  • In 2007 he was awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest honours, by the President of India.
  • In 2010 he was a joint winner, along with Margaret Atwood of a Dan David Prize.
  • In 2011 he was awarded the Grand Prix of the Blue Metropolis Festival in Montreal.
  • In 2018 the Jnanpith Award, India’s highest literary honour, was conferred on Amitav Ghosh.
• Jhumpa Lahiri was born in London and raised in Rhode Island.
  • Jhumpa Lahiri is the author of four works of fiction is Interpreter of Maladies, The Namesake, Unaccustomed Earth, and The Lowland.
  • The Lowland Book has authored by Jhumpa Lahiri and this book was launched in 2013. The Lowland is a powerful novel and Pulitzer Prize winner and stood first in the New York Times bestselling author Jhumpa Lahiri. 
• The Lives of Others is a novel authored by Neel Mukherjee and this Book was published in 2014.

The correct answer is China and Mongolia.

Key Points

• The Gobi Desert is a large desert or brushland region in East Asia.
  • It covers parts of Northern and Northeastern China and of Southern Mongolia.
  • The desert basins of the Gobi are bounded by the Altai Mountains and the grasslands and steppes of Mongolia on the north, by the Taklamakan Desert to the west, by the Hexi Corridor and Tibetan Plateau to the southwest and by the North China Plain to the southeast.
  • The Gobi is notable in history as the location of several important cities along the Silk Road.
  • The Gobi is a rain shadow desert, formed by the Tibetan Plateau blocking precipitation from the Indian Ocean from reaching the Gobi territory.
  • It is the sixth-largest desert in the world and the second-largest in Asia after the Arabian Desert.

The correct answer is Satavahana dynasty.

Key Points

• Prakrit was the official language of the Satavahana kingdom.
• It was the golden age of Prakrit under the reign of Hala of Satavahanas.
• The majority of satavahana inscriptions were written in Prakrit. Prakrit was the common language as well as the language of literature.
• The Satavahanas preferred Prakrit to Sanskrit as their official language.
• Prakrit refers to a group of Indo-Aryan languages and dialects that were spoken in ancient India.
• Some current researchers include all Middle Indo-Aryan languages together as "Prakrits," while others emphasise the languages' separate evolution from Sanskrit's history, which is often separated by caste, religion, and geography. 

Important Points

• The Satavahanas were an ancient Indian dynasty centred in the Deccan region, also known as the Andhras in the Puranas.
• Most modern academics believe the Satavahana dynasty began in the late second century BCE and lasted until the early third century CE, however, some researchers place the start of their rule as early as the third century BCE, based on the Puranas but without archaeological evidence.
• The present-day states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Maharashtra were all part of the Satavahana monarchy.
• They ruled areas of modern-day Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka at various times.
• During various eras, the dynasty had different capital cities, including Pratishthana (Paithan) and Amaravati (Dharanikota). 

Additional Information

• During the 4th century BCE, and perhaps the 5th century BCE, the Nanda dynasty ruled in the northern Indian subcontinent.
• The Shaishunaga dynasty is thought to have been the second governing dynasty of ancient India's Magadha empire.
• The Haryanka dynasty succeeded the Pradyota and Barhadratha dynasties as the third governing dynasty of Magadha, an ancient Indian empire. 

The correct answer is Buiya.Key Points

• Buiya dance forms is associated with the state of Arunachal Pradesh.
• The Bhuiyans name comes from the Sanskrit bhumi, meaning land.
• Most of the Bhuiya are agriculturalists and many believe that they are descended from Bhūmi, the Hindu goddess who represents Mother Earth.

Additional Information 

• The Indian States and Folk Dances
  • Andhra Pradesh- Kuchipudi, Bhamakalpam, Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam, Butta Bommalu.
  • Assam- Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Bagurumba, Naga dance, Khel Gopal, Tabal Chongli, Canoe, Jhumura Hobjanai
  • Bihar- Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Panwariya, Sama Chakwa, Bidesia.
  • Gujarat- Garba, Dandiya Ras, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai.
  • Haryana- Jhumar, Phag, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khor, Gagor.
  • Himachal Pradesh- Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu, Nati, Dangi.
  • Jammu and Kashmir- Rauf, Hikat, Mandjas, Kud Dandi Nach, Damali.
  • Karnataka- Yakshagan, Huttari, Suggi, Kunitha, Karga, Lambi.
  • Kerala- Kathakali (Classical), Ottamthullal, Mohiniattam, Kaikottikali.
  • Maharashtra- Lavani, Nakata, Koli, Lezim, Gafa, Dahikala Dasavtar or Bohada.
  • Odisha- Odissi (Classical), Savari, Ghumara, Painka, Munari, Chhau.
  • West Bengal- Kathi, Gambhira, Dhali, Jatra, Baul, Marasia, Mahal, Keertan.
  • Punjab- Bhangra, Giddha, Daff, Dhaman, Bhand, Naqual.
  • Rajasthan- Ghumar, Chakri, Ganagor, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini, Ghapal, Kalbeliya.
  • Tamil Nadu- Bharatanatyam, Kumi, Kolattam, Kavadi.
  • Uttar Pradesh- Nautanki, Raslila, Kajri, Jhora, Chappeli, Jaita.
  • Uttarakhand- Garhwali, Kumayuni, Kajari, Jhora, Raslila, Chappeli.
  • Goa- Tarangamel, Koli, Dekhni, Fugdi, Shigmo, Ghode, Modni, Samayi nrutya, Jagar, Ranmale, Gonph, Tonnya mell.
  • Madhya Pradesh Jawara, Matki, Aada, Khada Nach, Phulpati, Grida Dance, Selalarki, Selabhadoni, Maanch.
  • Chhattisgarh Gaur Maria, Panthi, Raut Nacha, Pandwani, Vedamati, Kapalik, Bharthari Charit, Chandaini.
  • Jharkhand Alkap, Karma Munda, Agni, Jhumar, Janani Jhumar, Mardana Jhumar, Paika, Phagua,Hunta Dance, Mundari Dance, Sarhul, Barao, Jhitka, Danga, Domkach, Ghora Naach.
  • Arunachal Pradesh Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pasi Kongki, Ponung, Popir, Bardo Chham.
  • Manipur Dol Cholam, Thang Ta, Lai Haraoba, Pung Cholom, Khamba Thaibi, Nupa Dance, Raslila, Khubak Ishei, Lhou  Sha.
  • Meghalaya Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem, Nongkrem, Laho.
  • Mizoram Cheraw Dance, Khuallam, Chailam, Sawlakin, Chawnglaizawn, Zangtalam, Par Lam, Sarlamkai/Solakia, Tlanglam.
  • Nagaland Rangma, Bamboo Dance, Zeliang, Nsuirolians, Gethinglim, Temangnetin, Hetaleulee.
  • Tripura Hojagiri.
  • Sikkim Chu Faat Dance, Sikmari, Singhi Chaam or the Snow Lion Dance, Yak Chaam, Denzong Gnenha, Tashi Yangku Dance, Khukuri Naach, Chutkey Naach, Maruni Dance.

The correct answer is In Jammu and KashmirKey Points Hangul:

• Hangul is also called as the Kashmir stag and is found in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Hence option 1 is correct
• It is the state animal of Jammu and Kashmir. 
• The species is restricted to the Dachigam National Park.
• It is listed under Critically Endangered in the IUCN Red Data Book.
• The species is also included in Schedule I of the Wildlife(Protection) Act, 1972 and the Jammu & Kashmir Wildlife(Protection) Act, 1978.
• Hangul is the sole survivor of the red deer group in the Indian subcontinent.
• In the 1970s, the Government of Jammu & Kashmir, with the collaboration of the IUCN and the World Wildlife Fund(WWF) started a programme for the conservation of Hangul known as Project Hangul.

Given :

 Marks obtained in English : Hindi = 15 : 16

Marks obtained in Maths : Science = 5 : 6

Average marks obtained = 64%

Marks obtained in English = Marks obtained in Maths 

Maximum marks in each subject = 100

Formula used :

Average marks = Total marks obtained in all the subjects/Total number of subjects

Calculation :

Let the marks obtained by Yash in English and Hindi be 15x and 16x respectively.

And, the marks obtained by Yash in Maths and Science be 5y and 6y respectively.

ATQ, 15x = 5y

⇒ y = 3x

The aggregate marks obtained in the four subjects together = 64%

Therefore, (15x + 16x + 5y + 6y) × 100 = 100 × 4 × 64

⇒ 31x + 11y = 256

⇒ 31x + 33x = 256

⇒ x = 4 

⇒ y = 3x = 12

Total marks obtained in Hindi and Science together = 16x + 6y = 64 + 72 = 136

Concept used:

CP/MP = (100 - Discount%) / (100 + Profit%)

Calculation:

According to the given concept,

CP/MP = (100 - 40) / (100 + 10)

⇒ CP/MP = 60/110 = 6/11

⇒ CP/MP = 6/11

⇒ CP = (18000 × 6)/11 = \(\rm Rs.\ 9,818\frac{2}{11}\) 

∴ The correct answer is option 4

Calculation:

According to the question,

20% of the others = 10300

⇒ The others = 10300 × (100/20)

⇒ 51500

Again,

20.6% of the all ice cream flavours = 51500 

Total of all the ice cream flavour = 51500 × (100/20.6)

⇒ 250000

∴ 250000 people were surveyed.

The correct answer is option 1, i.e.'Fuss'.

'Fuss' means 'A display of unnecessary excitement'. So option 1 is the answer.

'Complaint' means ' a statement that something is unnecessary'.

'Layoff' means 'An act of ending the employment of a worker or group of workers'

'Temerity' means 'excessive boldness'

The correct answer is Option (4) i.e. ADCB.Key Points

• The correct sequence after rearrangement is A-D-C-B.
  • 1. Sentence A: Sets up a commonly held belief about equal money distribution.
  • 2. Sentence D: Challenges the belief in sentence A, highlighting the link between work and earnings.
  • 3. Sentence C: Expands on the belief from sentence A about equal wealth distribution leading to a uniformly rich society.
  • 4. Sentence B: Concludes by debunking the belief presented earlier, noting the finite nature of wealth.

Complete passage after rearrangement: One common mistake that many people have made is this; they have thought that it would be a very good thing if everybody had exactly the same amount of money, no matter whether they worked hard or lived quite idly. They forget that very few people would work at all if it were not for the money their work brings them, and that without work there would be no money. And they have imagined that if all the money in the country were equally divided everybody would be rich. Now that is a very great mistake, because there simply is not enough money to make everybody rich.

The correct answer is "Desire".

Key Points

•  A "fetish" typically refers to an excessive and irrational devotion or commitment to a particular thing.(किसी विशेष चीज़ के प्रति अत्यधिक और अतार्किक भक्ति या प्रतिबद्धता)
• The word carries connotations of a deep-seated "desire" or obsession.
• A "desire" is a strong feeling of wanting or wishing for something.(किसी चीज़ को चाहने या चाहने की प्रबल भावना) Given that a fetish is often driven by an intense, irrational wish, "desire" is a synonym that captures the longing aspect of "fetish."
• From the above meaning it is clear that both words are synonyms to each other. 

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Additional Information

• "Awkward" usually means uncomfortable, embarrassing, or not at ease.(अजीब) Although a fetish can sometimes make social interaction awkward, this word doesn't directly relate to the meaning of "fetish" itself.
• A "requirement" is something mandatory or needed.(आवश्यकता) While a fetish may feel crucial to the person who has it, the term "requirement" does not capture the obsessive or excessive nature of a fetish.
• "Learning" refers to the acquisition of knowledge or skills through study, experience, or being taught.(सीखना) It doesn't connect with the meaning of "fetish," which is more about an intense inclination or obsession.

The correct answer is: Allowed.
Key Points

• Antonym means a word that has the opposite meaning of the asked word.
• The asked word is "forbade", which means to prohibit or disallow something. (किसी चीज़ को प्रतिबंधित या अस्वीकार करना)
  • Example: The strict teacher forbade students from using their phones in class.
• The antonym of "forbade" is "allowed", which means to permit or give permission for something. (किसी चीज़ की अनुमति देना)
  • Example: The lenient principal allowed the students to organize a fun carnival on the school grounds.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.

Additional Information

• Prevented means to stop something from happening or to make it impossible. (किसी चीज़ को घटित होने से रोकना या उसे असंभव बनाना)
• Refused means to decline or reject something that is offered or requested. (प्रस्तावित या अनुरोधित किसी चीज़ को अस्वीकार या अस्वीकार करना)
• Declined means to politely refuse or turn down an offer or request. (किसी प्रस्ताव या अनुरोध को विनम्रतापूर्वक अस्वीकार करना)

The correct answer is "Oliver told his teacher that she had taken his notebook."

Key Points

• The reporting verb "said" is changed to "told" in reported speech if there is a personal object. 
• The pronoun "she" and the possessive "my" remain the same because these refer to people other than the speaker and the listener (Oliver and his teacher).
• Conjunction "that" will be used instead of inverted commas.
• The verb form "had taken" is already in the past perfect tense, which typically remains unchanged in reported speech. 

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 3".

The correct answer is 'is the penguin'

 Key Points

• The underlined segment 'are a penguins' is incorrect due to a disagreement in number between the verb 'are' and the singular noun 'a penguin'.
• The verb 'are' is used for plural subjects, while 'is' is used for singular subjects. 
• Thus, 'is' should be used since the noun 'penguin' is singular in this context.
• The use of the indefinite article 'a' before 'penguins' is also incorrect due to the mismatch in number. 
• The definite article 'the' should be used referring to a specific category of animals.
• In sum, the correct substitute for the underlined segment should be 'is the penguin', which maintains the subject-verb agreement and corrects the usage of articles.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

The correct answer is "Beyond a doubt."
Key Points

• The phrase "without any question" means "definitely" or "certainly," indicating that there is no doubt about Naresh being the speaker's good friend. (निश्चित रूप से)
  • Example: They carried out orders without any question.
• We say that something is beyond doubt or beyond reasonable doubt when we are certain that it is true and it cannot be contradicted or disproved.
  • Example: A referendum showed beyond doubt that voters wanted independence.
• The correct answer is Option 4.

The correct answer is "numerous."
Key Points

• "Numerous" means many or a large number. (बहुत सारे, बड़ी संख्‍या में; अनेक)
  • Example: We have discussed these plans on numerous occasions.
• It is the most appropriate answer to fill in the blank.
• The correct answer is Option 4.
• Correct passage:

Summer camp is a terrific idea used primarily by schools to assist pupils to acquire and master new skills. It is an organised outdoor activity. Many parents offer to enroll their kids in summer camps so they can participate in numerous activities, discover their talents and passions, and broaden their horizons. Summer camps are ______ (4) ______ for all children for ten to fifteen days by various schools or other organisations. These summer camps ______ (5) ______ entertaining educational activities like fitness classes, hobby improvement classes, learning lectures, sports activities, musical performances, etc. The pupils' general development and growth are benefitted from these summer camps.

Additional Information 

• Option 1, "much", means a large quantity or amount. ((अगणनीय संज्ञाओं में, मुख्‍यतया निषेद्यवाचक और प्रश्‍नवाचक वाक्‍य अथवा as, how, so, too के बाद प्रयुक्त) किसी वस्‍तु की अधिक मात्रा)
• Option 2, "more", means a greater amount or quantity than before. (व्‍यकि्तयों या वस्‍तुओं की अधिक बड़ी संख्‍या या मात्रा; जो है वह भी (और) साथ ही और भी, से अधिक)
• Option 3, "few", means a small number or amount. (थोड़े-से, गिने-चुने; बहुत-से नहीं)

The correct answer is "arrange."
Key Points

• "Arrange" means to put things in a particular order or position. (व्‍यवस्थित करना, क्रम विशेष से सजाना)
  • Example: She arranged the flowers in a vase.
• In the given context, it is the most appropriate word to fill in the blank, as it fits the meaning of the sentence.
• The correct answer is Option 4.
• Correct passage:

Summer camp is a terrific idea used primarily by schools to assist pupils to acquire and master new skills. It is an organised outdoor activity. Many parents offer to enroll their kids in summer camps so they can participate in numerous activities, discover their talents and passions, and broaden their horizons. Summer camps are held for all children for ten to fifteen days by various schools or other organisations. These summer camps arrange entertaining educational activities like fitness classes, hobby improvement classes, learning lectures, sports activities, musical performances, etc. The pupils' general development and growth are benefitted from these summer camps.

Additional Information

• Option 1: "Exhibit" means to show or display something. (किसी वस्‍तु का सार्वजनिक प्रदर्शन करना)
  • Example: "The museum will exhibit paintings by famous artists."
• Option 2: "Adapt" means to adjust or modify something to suit a new situation or environment. (नई परिस्थिति से परिचित होकर असके अनुरूप अपने व्‍यवहार को बदलना)
  • Example: "The company had to adapt its marketing strategy to appeal to a younger audience."
• Option 3: "Align" means to bring something into a line or position. (पंक्तिबद्घ करना, सीध मिलाना)
  • Example: "The carpenter aligned the shelves on the wall."