SSC JHT Mock Test - 3 - SSC Junior Translator MCQ

The correct answer is instituted.

Key Points

• Let's look at the sentence of the passage, As Prime Minister Narendra Modi ______(2)_______a new direction in Indian foreign policy,
• The most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'instituted' because the above sentence is indicating that PM Modi has established a new foreign policy.
• instituted: to introduce a system, policy, etc., or start a process (कोई प्रक्रिया शुरू करने के लिए किसी प्रणाली, नीति को प्रारंभ करना, संस्‍थापित करना)
• ​Example:
  • Domitian instituted a persecution of the Jews.
  • Here he instituted evening drive services.
  • This body was instituted in 1798 as the Smithfield Cattle and Sheep Society.
• Moreover, constituted means to be one of the parts that form something.

  • Women constitute a high proportion of part-time workers.

• Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'instituted'.

• Hence, the correct answer is option 1.

• The complete passage is- The second phase explores Beijing and New Delhi’s new leadership and (1)how this change hardened mutual suspicions about the other’s foreign policy. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi (2)instituted a new direction in Indian foreign policy, China’s perception that New Delhi was trying to (3)contain China hardened. (4)Despite the Modi government’s desire to continue the previous administration’s emphasis (5)on strong Sino-Indian relations, its Neighborhood First policy and closer ties with the United States were (6)perceived negatively in China. Corresponding with (7)these perceptions was Beijing’s growing assertiveness vis-à-vis India, symbolized in the 2017 border standoff (8)at Doklam and China’s increased naval activity in the Indian Ocean. These actions (9)convinced New Delhi that despite its efforts, China was not sensitive to India’s international interests (10)while also building a negative impression of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s government.

The correct answer is 'contain.'

Key Points

• Let's look at the sentence of the passage, China’s perception that New Delhi was trying to ____(3)______China hardened.
• The most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'contain' because the above sentence is indicating that China thinks New Delhi is containing.
• contain: to keep something within limits; to control something (सीमा के भीतर रखना; नियंत्रित करना)
• ​Example:
  • The government is putting a lot of effort to contain inflation.

  • Fred could hardly contain his excite­ment.

  • Finally, Royce could contain himself no longer.
• Moreover, encircled means to make a circle round something; to surround (चारों ओर घेरा बनाना; चारों ओर से घेर लेना)
  • This part of the sea is almost encircled by steep cliffs.
  • Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'contain'.
• Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

• The complete passage is- The second phase explores Beijing and New Delhi’s new leadership and (1)how this change hardened mutual suspicions about the other’s foreign policy. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi (2)instituted a new direction in Indian foreign policy, China’s perception that New Delhi was trying to (3)contain China hardened. (4)Despite the Modi government’s desire to continue the previous administration’s emphasis (5)on strong Sino-Indian relations, its Neighborhood First policy and closer ties with the United States were (6)perceived negatively in China. Corresponding with (7)these perceptions was Beijing’s growing assertiveness vis-à-vis India, symbolized in the 2017 border standoff (8)at Doklam and China’s increased naval activity in the Indian Ocean. These actions (9)convinced New Delhi that despite its efforts, China was not sensitive to India’s international interests (10)while also building a negative impression of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s government.

The correct answer is while.

Key Points

• Let's look at the sentence of the passage, 'China was not sensitive to India’s international interests (10)_________ also building a negative impression of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s government.'
• The most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'while.'
• Here in this sentence, 'while' is used as conjunction.
• while: to keep something within limits; to control something (सीमा के भीतर रखना; नियंत्रित करना)
• ​Example:

  • I don't want you to drive while you're so tired.

  • She waited while he poured a cup of coffee.

• Let's explore the other option:
• Contrary (to): a fact or opinion that is the opposite of one already stated
  • e.g. We expected the play to be a bore, but the contrary was true.
• Besides is a preposition or a linking adverb. It means 'in addition to' or 'also'
• Moreover (used to add information) also and more importantly.
  • e.g. It was a good car and, moreover, the price was quite reasonable.
• Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

• The complete passage is- The second phase explores Beijing and New Delhi’s new leadership and (1)how this change hardened mutual suspicions about the other’s foreign policy. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi (2)instituted a new direction in Indian foreign policy, China’s perception that New Delhi was trying to (3)contain China hardened. (4)Despite the Modi government’s desire to continue the previous administration’s emphasis (5)on strong Sino-Indian relations, its Neighborhood First policy and closer ties with the United States were (6)perceived negatively in China. Corresponding with (7)these perceptions was Beijing’s growing assertiveness vis-à-vis India, symbolized in the 2017 border standoff (8)at Doklam and China’s increased naval activity in the Indian Ocean. These actions (9)convinced New Delhi that despite its efforts, China was not sensitive to India’s international interests (10)while also building a negative impression of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s government.

The correct answer is She might not kill the cockroach.
Key Points

• Let's look at the structures given below in active and passive forms:
  • Active- Subject + modal verb + V1 + Object.
  • Passive- Object + modal verb + be + V3 + by + Subject.
• Example:
  • She might finish her task. (active)
  • Her task might be finished by her. (passive)

Following the active voice form, we finally get- She might not kill the cockroach.

मुख्य बिंदु

• नीचे दिए गए संरचनाओं को active और passive voice में देखें:
  • Active- Subject + modal verb + V1 + Object.
  • Passive- Object + modal verb + be + V3 + by + Subject.​

The correct answer is To make every possible effort to win.

Key Points

• To fight tooth and nail: To fight, battle, or compete with great ferocity, vigor, and intensity, To make every possible effort to win (लड़ने के लिए, युद्ध करने के लिए, या महान क्रूरता, जोश और तीव्रता के साथ प्रतिस्पर्धा करने के लिए, जीतने के लिए हर संभव प्रयास करने के लिए)
  • Ex: I know my brother has fought tooth and nail to be re-elected, so his victory tonight is certainly well earned.
• Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

The correct answer is 'was'.
Key Points

• The most appropriate word to fill in the given blank is 'was'.
• Here, in the given sentence 'the subject' is '84 percent of the capital invested in manufacturing', which is singular.
• As the sentence is in past indefinite tense, the helping verb 'was' has to be used here.
• Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, we find that the correct answer is Option 1.
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Correct Sentence: "84 percent of the capital invested in manufacturing was invested in the free (non-slaveholding) states..."
Hinglish

• दिए गए रिक्त को भरने के लिए सबसे उपयुक्त शब्द है 'was'.
• यहां, दिए गए वाक्य में ''84 percent of the capital invested in manufacturing" 'subject' है, , जो singular है।
• इसलिए, past sense के लिए सहायक क्रिया 'was' यहाँ इस्तेमाल किया जाना है।
• इसलिए, ऊपर वर्णित बिंदुओं के अनुसार, हम पाते हैं कि सही उत्तर विकल्प 1 है।

The correct answer is "Our body"
Key Points

• From the passage “…Our body is the most wonderful engine of all, because it builds and repairs itself...”
• The reason for this is that our body has the ability to build and repair itself.
• There is no evidence in the passage to accept options '1', '3' and '4' as the correct answers.

Thus, the correct answer is “Option no. 2”

The correct answer is "Food rule"
Key Points

• From the passage “...Eat the right amount of the right food at the right time" is a food rule for everybody. Those who follow it usually notice the benefit in greater physical and mental efficiency, and more stamina and vigour. They add years to their life as well as vitality to their years...”
• Following this food rule is important for the benefit of greater physical and mental efficiency.
• There is no evidence in the passage to accept options '2', '3' and '4' as the correct answers.

Thus, the correct answer is “Option no. 1”

The correct answer is "Food"
Key Points

• From the passage “..It needs fuel, lubricants, and other materials which we call food or nutrition, and this food should consist of minerals, carbohydrates, vitamins, fats, and proteins.....”
• The passage clearly states that Food is the primary source of fuel or lubricant for the body.
• There is no evidence in the passage to accept options '1', '3', and '4' as the correct answers.

Thus, the correct answer is “Option no. 2”
Additional InformationLet's check the other options:

• Stamina refers to the ability of an individual to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort.
• Rule: "Eat the right amount of the right food at the right time" is a food rule for everybody.
• Efficiency refers to the ability of an individual or a system to perform tasks or functions with minimum waste of time, energy, or resources.

The correct answer is: Withstand.

Key Points

• Surrender means to give up or yield to someone or something. (किसी को या किसी चीज़ को त्यागना या समर्पण करना)
  • For example- They agreed to surrender the town to the rebels.
• Marked option Withstand means to resist or endure something. (किसी चीज़ का विरोध करना या सहना)
  • For example- Our army tried to withstand the enemy onslaught.
• So, it is clear that the two words are opposite in meaning as surrender involves giving up, while withstand involves resisting.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4.

Additional Information

• Option 1 - Waive means to give up or relinquish a claim or right. (किसी दावे या अधिकार को त्यागना या छोड़ देना)
• Option 2 - Stay means to remain in a particular place or state. (किसी विशेष स्थान या राज्य में रहना)
• Option 3 - Calm means to be peaceful or quiet. (शांतिपूर्ण या शांत रहना)

The correct answer is 'each.'

Key Points

• L et's understand the meaning and usage of given determiners:
  • Neither: When used alone, "neither" means “none of the two.”
    • We use "neither of" before pronouns and plural countable nouns which have a determiner (my, his, the) before them.
      • Example: Neither of us went to the concert.
  • Either: We can use "either" as a determiner before a noun to talk about two choices or possibilities.
    • "Either" must be followed by "of" if we use it before the, these, those or possessives (my, your) with a plural noun.
      • Example: Either of the children can come with us; we don't mind which.
  • ​Any: We use "any" before nouns to refer to indefinite or unknown quantities or an unlimited entity.
    • When "any of" is followed by a countable plural noun, the verb can be in either singular or plural form, but a singular verb is more common in a formal style.
      • Example: If any of your friends is/are interested, let me know.
  • ​Each: We use "each" to refer to the individual things or persons in a group of two or more.
    • We use "each of" before other determiners and before the plural object pronouns us, you and them"
    • Example: Do you go to each of the meetings?
• The sentence is stating that after the test, the teacher spoke with each of her students individually.
• Hence, the correct answer is 'Option 4.'
  

Correct sentence: The teacher spoke to each of her students separately after the exam.

The correct answer is: Successive.

Key Points

• Consecutive means following continuously in order or sequence. (क्रम से लगातार अनुसरण करना)
  • For example- She has won five consecutive matches in the tournament.
• Successive also means following one after the other in order or sequence. (क्रम से एक के बाद दूसरे का अनुसरण करना)
  • For example- They are looking for their sixth successive win.
• Hence, it is clear that 'Consecutive' and 'Successive' are similar in meaning.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.

Additional Information

• Organized means arranged in a structured manner. (एक संरचित तरीके से व्यवस्थित किया गया)
• Important means significant or essential. (महत्वपूर्ण या आवश्यक)
• Executive means a person in a high-level position in a company or organization. (किसी कंपनी या संगठन में उच्च-स्तरीय पद पर बैठा व्यक्ति)

The correct option for this particular question is Option (4). 'filthiness'.Key Points

• Squalor: A state of extreme dirtiness, untidy. A condition characterized by filth and destitution.(अत्यधिक गंदगी)
  • Example: The abandoned building was in a state of squalor, with trash and decay everywhere.
• Filthiness: The state of being extremely dirty, foul, or unclean. (अत्यंत गंदा)
  • Example: The filthiness of the public restroom was a cause for concern and required immediate cleaning.
• Hence the most appropriate Synonym for "Squalor" is "Filthiness".

Therefore the correct answer is 'Filthiness'.Additional InformationLet's explore the meaning of the other options:

• Treachery (दगाबाज़ी और धोखाधड़ी): Betrayal of trust, faith, or loyalty; deceitful and dishonest behaviour.
• Splendour (शानदारता): Magnificent and impressive beauty, grandeur, or brilliance; something that is splendid.
• Luxury (आलस्य और आरामदायकता): The state of living in great comfort, ease, and extravagance, often involving the enjoyment of expensive or indulgent things.

The marked answer is "inventory".

Key Points

• An "inventory" is a comprehensive list of items such as property, goods in stock, or the contents of a building.
  • ​In this context, an inventory would refer to a list of things needed for a trip.
• A "proposal" typically refers to an idea or a plan that is put forward for consideration.
• An "itinerary" refers to a planned route or journey.
  • For instance, it would be the list of places one plans to visit during a trip.
• A "schedule" is a plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times.
• In the given sentence, we are talking about the things that will be needed during the trip.
  • This is best described as an 'inventory', as it refers to a list of items that one needs to gather or check off.
  • Therefore, "inventory" is the most appropriate word to complete the sentence.
• So the correct sentence is: "Before going on a trip, I always prepare an inventory of things I would need there."

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

The correct answer is 'Gracious'.

Key Points

• The word Cordial(हार्दिक) means Pleasant and Friendly.
  • Example:- We received a cordial greeting from our hostess in the aeroplane.
• The word Gracious(मनोहर) means kindness and courtesy.
  • Example:- I saw the gracious atmosphere in Manali.

So, the option no(3) is correct as both the words Cordial and Gracious are similar in meaning.
Additional Information

• Other options are-
  • Grateful- (कृतज्ञ या किसी के प्रति आभारी होना) means appreciative of benefits received- Glad, Thankful, Obliged
  • Gross-(कुल/सकल) means something is in extent amount- Overall, Total
  • Greedy-( लालची) means having or showing a selfish desire for wealth and possessions- Grabby, Coveting, Avid, Avaricious

The correct answer is "Mohan said that Rakesh always means what he says."
Key Points

• The rules for changing Direct Speech to Indirect Speech:
• The given sentence is in the Present Simple Tense.
• The statement "Rakesh always means what he says" is a habitual truth.
• In indirect speech, the word “that” is used when commas and inverted commas are removed.
• We don’t make any changes in the sentence with universal, habitual truth in indirect speech.
• Example:
  • He said, “Earth is a planet”(Direct speech)
  • He said that Earth is a planet. (Indirect speech)
• Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

Correct sentence: Mohan said that Rakesh always means what he says.

The correct answer is "I have drawn."

Key Points

• The sentence is in the subjunctive mood.
• The subjunctive mood is a verb form used to refer to a hypothetical scenario or to express a wish, suggestion, or command
• So the correct verb form is "would" instead of "have."
• To indicate the possibility of something happening in future will be indicated by the verb "would."
• Since, "would" is a modal verb used when talking about the result of an event that you imagine.
• The correct sentence would be "If I were a cartoonist, I would draw cartoons of all my friends."

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.

The correct answer is "Micro forest project in Punjab village".
Key Points

• Refer to the following lines from the passage:
  • The micro forest creates carbon sinks with an ability to absorb up to 30 times or more Carbon-dioxide as compared to conventional forests.
• Thus, it can be concluded tat the passage is about a micro forest project in a Punjab village.
• The project uses the Miyawaki method to create small, dense forests.
• The other options, are mentioned in some parts of the given passage but it is not the main focus.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

The correct answer is "17 million."
Key Points

• To answer the given question, refer the following lines:
  • The number of trucks is expected to more than quadruple, from 4 million in 2022 to roughly 17 million trucks by 2050.
• The question asks about the expected number of trucks by the year 2050.
• The correct answer is 17 million.
• This means that there will be a significant increase in the number of trucks on the roads in the coming years.

Hence, the correct answer is option 2.​

दर्शन शब्द सदैव बहुवचन में प्रयुक्त होता है।
Important Points

मानव जीवन को भस्मासुर बनने से कैसे रोक सकता है? नैतिक-आत्मिक मूल्यों को विकसित करके। Key Pointsगद्यांश के अनुसार-

• गद्यांश में स्पष्ट रूप से उल्लेख किया गया है कि विज्ञान की देवतुल्य शक्तियों को मानवतावादी रूप में बनाए रखने के लिए नैतिक और आत्मिक मूल्यों का विकास आवश्यक है।
• यदि व्यक्ति की क्षुद्रता राष्ट्र की क्षुद्रता बन जाती है, तो विज्ञान भस्मासुर बन सकता है, इसलिए व्यक्ति को आत्मिक और नैतिक मूल्यों को विकसित करना चाहिए।
• यह नैतिक-आत्मिक विकास विज्ञान के विध्वंसक प्रभाव को कम करने के लिए और मानवता के भले के लिए बेहद महत्वपूर्ण है।
• व्यक्ति को आत्मविश्वास और अपने अस्तित्व के प्रति आस्था बनाए रखने की आवश्यकता है ताकि विज्ञान मानवता के लिए एक विकासशील शक्ती बना रहे, न कि विनाशक।
• इस प्रकार, मानव जीवन को भस्मासुर बनने से रोकने का एकमात्र तरीका नैतिक-आत्मिक मूल्यों का विकास करना है।

अन्य विकल्प:

• प्रकृति जगत का पूर्ण स्वामित्व प्राप्त करके: यह विकल्प ध्यान का केंद्रस्थान नहीं है, गद्यांश में इसका उल्लेख नैतिक समाधान के रूप में नहीं किया गया है।
• भौतिक जीवन-मूल्यों का निर्धारण करके: यह विकल्प महत्वपूर्ण हो सकता है, परंतु इससे जीवन के नैतिक और आत्मिक पक्ष की उपेक्षा होती है।
• मानव सभ्यता का विनाश करके: यह विकल्प पूरी तरह से गलत है, क्योंकि यह मानवता के लिए घोर विनाशकारी है और समाधान नहीं है।

वाक्य में गलत वर्तनी है - आंसु
Key Points

• अशुद्ध वाक्य- श्रुति की दुखभरी कहानी सुनकर मेरी आँखों से आंसु बहने लगे।
• दिए गये वाक्य में वर्तनी प्रयोग की त्रुटि है,
• ​यहाँ 'आंसु' सार्थक शब्द नहीं है और इससे सही अर्थ प्रकट नहीं हो रहा।
• ​अत: सार्थक शब्द 'आंसू' होना चाहिए। ('ऊ' मात्रा संबंधी अशुद्धि)
• शुद्ध वाक्य - श्रुति की दुखभरी कहानी सुनकर मेरी आँखों से आंसू बहने लगे।​
• वर्तनी - भाषा के किसी शब्द को को लिखने में प्रयुक्त वर्णों के सही क्रम को वर्तनी कहते हैं।

Additional Information
वर्तनी संबंधी अशुद्धियां -

रेखांकित पद क‍िसी में "अनिश्चयवाचक सर्वनाम" है। अन्‍य व‍िकल्‍प असंगत हैं।
Key Points

• ‘किसी ने पत्थर मार दिया।
• इस वाक्‍य में रेखांकित पद में अनिश्चयवाचक सर्वनाम का प्रयोग हुआ है।

Important Pointsअन्‍य व‍िकल्‍प-

उपर्युक्त विकल्पों में से सही विकल्प ‘सम्बन्धवाचक’ सर्वनाम है।
Key Points

• जो जागेगा सो पावेगा’ वाक्य में सम्बन्धवाचक सर्वनाम का प्रयोग हुआ है।
• जिन सर्वनाम शब्दों का प्रयोग किसी वस्तु या व्यक्ति का सम्बन्ध बताने के लिए किया जाए वे शब्द सम्बन्धवाचक सर्वनाम कहलाते हैं।
• जैसे - जो-सो, जैसा-वैसा आदि।

Additional Information

'अनाज' का पर्यायवाची शब्द है - शस्य
Key Points

• 'अनाज' का पर्यायवाची शब्द 'शस्य' है।
• 'अनाज' के अन्य पर्यायवाची शब्द - अन्न, धान्य, गल्ला, दाना, खाधन्न आदि।
• पर्यायवाची - जो शब्द समान अर्थ के कारण किसी दूसरे शब्द की जगह ले लेते हैं, उन्हें पर्यायवाची शब्द कहते हैं।

अन्य विकल्प-

Additional Information
कुछ महत्वपूर्ण पर्यायवाची शब्द -

सही उत्तर है - 'यह'

• "यह एक अच्छा छात्र है" वाक्य में निश्चयवाचक सर्वनाम है - यह
• यहाँ 'यह' शब्द एक निश्चित छात्र की और संकेत कर रहा है।
• इसलिए यह एक निश्चयवाचक सर्वनाम है।

Key Points

• जो सर्वनाम निकट या दूर की किसी वस्तु की ओर संकेत करे, उसे निश्चयवाचक सर्वनाम कहते हैं।

जैसे-

• यह लड़की है।
• वह पुस्तक है।
• इन वाक्यों में यह, वह शब्द निश्चयवाचक सर्वनाम हैं।

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• सर्वनाम उन शब्दों को कहा जाता है, जिन शब्दों का प्रयोग संज्ञा अर्थात किसी व्यक्ति, वस्तु, स्थान आदि,के नाम के स्थान पर करते हैं।
• इसके अंतर्गत मैं, तुम, तुम्हारा, आप, आपका, इस, उस, यह, वह, हम, हमारा ,आदि शब्द आते हैं।
• पुरूषवाचक - मैं, तू, वह, हम, मैंने
• निजवाचक - आप
• निश्चयवाचक - यह, वह
• अनिश्चयवाचक - कोई, कुछ
• संबंधवाचक - जो, सो
• प्रश्नवाचक - कौन, क्या

'जैसा कर्म करोगे वैसा फल मिलेगा' वाक्य में पुरुषवाचक सर्वनाम प्रयुक्त हुआ है - संबंधवाचक सर्वनाम
Key Points

• वाक्य - 'जैसा कर्म करोगे वैसा फल मिलेगा'
• उपर्युक्त वाक्य में ‘वैसा’ का सम्बंध ‘जैसा’ के साथ सदैव रहता है।
• अतः ये संबंधवाचक सर्वनाम है।

Important Points

Additional Information

शुद्ध रूप (वर्तनी) होगा - जीवनपर्यन्त
Key Points

• शुद्ध शब्द - 'जीवनपर्यन्त'
• 'जीवनपर्यन्त' का अर्थ - जीवन भर, उम्र भर, जीवित रहने तक।
• अन्य सभी विकल्प वर्तनी की दृष्टि से अशुद्ध है।
• वर्तनी - भाषा के किसी शब्द को को लिखने में प्रयुक्त वर्णों के सही क्रम को वर्तनी कहते हैं।

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बिल्कुल बुद्धिहीन व्यक्ति को गधे की संज्ञा दी जाती है।
अत: विकल्प 3 सही उत्तर है, अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।
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गद्यांश के अनुसार-

• जानवरों में गधा सबसे ज्यादा बुद्धिहीन समझा जाता है।
• हम जब किसी आदमी को पहले दर्जे का बेवकूफ़ कहना चाहते हैं,
• तो उसे गधा कहते हैं।
• गधे को कभी क्रोध करते नहीं सुना, न देखा ।
• जितना चाहो उस गरीब गधे को मारो, चाहे जितनी खराब, सड़ी हुई घास सामने डाल दो,
• उसके चेहरे पर कभी असंतोष की छाया भी न दिखाई देगी।

प्रस्तुत अनुच्छेद में गधे के सीधेपन के बारे में बताया गया है।
अत विकल्प 1 सही उत्तर है, अन्य विकल्प असंगत है।
Key Points
गद्यांश के अनुसार-

• गधा सचमुच बेवकूफ़ है या उसके सीधेपन, यहाँ उसके सर्वनाम का प्रयोग गधे के लिए किया गया है।
• उसकी निरापद सहिष्युता ने उसे यह पदवी दे दी है, इसका निश्चय नहीं किया जा सकता।
• गधे को कभी क्रोध करते नहीं सुना, न देखा ।
• जितना चाहो उस गरीब गधे को मारो, चाहे जितनी खराब, सड़ी हुई घास सामने डाल दो, उसके चेहरे पर कभी असंतोष की छाया भी न दिखाई देगी।