NVS MTS Mock Test - 2 - NVS TGT/PGT MCQ

The correct transformation of the sentence from active to passive voice is:

"You should not offer meat to vegetarians."

The transformed sentence in passive voice is: "Vegetarians should not be offered meat."

Therefore, the correct answer is option C: "Vegetarians should not be offered meat."

विकल्प 4 में त्रुटि है।

Key Points

• ‘सत्य और अहिंसा के पुजारी है', भूतकाल की दृष्टि से वाक्य का यह भाग त्रुटिपूर्ण है।
• ‘है’ की जगह यहाँ ‘थे’ क्रिया का प्रयोग होना चाहिए।
• शेष अन्य सभी विकल्प त्रुटिरहित हैं।

Additional Information

• वर्तनी- लिखने की रीति को वर्तनी या अक्षरी कहते हैं। यदि उच्चारण अशुद्ध होता है तो वर्तनी भी अशुद्ध होती है। प्रायः अपनी मातृभाषा या बोली के कारण तथा व्याकरण संबंधी ज्ञान की कमी के कारण उच्चारण में अशुद्धियाँ आ जाती हैं जिसके कारण वर्तनी में भी अशुद्धियाँ आ जाती हैं।
• अशुद्धियाँ कई प्रकार की होती हैं, जैसे -

1. स्वर संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ
2. अनुस्वार– अनुनासिक संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ
3. विसर्ग संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ
4. व्यंजन संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ
5. अमानक रूप संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ
6. लिंग संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ
7. कारक संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ
8. सर्वनाम संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ
9. काल संबंधी अशुद्धियाँ

‘रामचरितमानस’ के रचनाकार तुलसीदास हैं। यह रचना अवधी भाषा में की गयी है।श्री रामचरितमानस अवधी भाषा में गोस्वामी तुलसीदास द्वारा रचित एक महाकाव्य है। इस ग्रन्थ को अवधी साहित्य (हिंदी साहित्य) की एक महान कृति माना जाता है।

Porous means (of a rock or other material) having minute interstices through which liquid or air may pass

Synonyms: permeable, penetrable, pervious
For instance, the new moonlet might be porous, like an orbiting icy rubble pile
Very high capacity supercapacitors use a porous carbon-based electrode material

उन्मीलन का अर्थ - खुलना (आँख का), खिलना

निमीलन का अर्थ - पलक का गिरना, झपकना

The given sentence is in the active voice: "Why did you not agree to my proposal?"

The correct transformation of this sentence into the passive voice is: "Why was my proposal not agreed to by you?"

Therefore, the correct answer is option A: "Why was my proposal not agreed to by you?"

• 'मत्स्य' का पर्यायवाची है - मीन।
• मत्स्य शब्द के अन्य पर्यायवाची शब्द - जलजीवन, शफरी, मकर, मछली।

Explanation:

• Identifying the Context: The sentence mentions an explanation that is heard in a certain situation.


• Understanding the Tone: The tone of the sentence suggests a pattern or frequency of occurrence.


• Considering the Options: Review the options provided to determine which one best fits the context and tone.

• Choice D: often - This word implies a frequent or regular recurrence, which aligns with the explanation being commonly heard in the context provided.

By analyzing the context, tone, and options, "often" emerges as the most appropriate word for Blank no. 15 in the given sentence.

'अल्प' का उचित विलोम शब्द 'अयोग्य' नहीं है। 

अयोग्य का विलोम शब्द 'योग्य होता है। 

अन्य सभी शब्द इसके उचित विलोम होंगे। 

'अयोग्य' में 'अ' उपसर्ग है और 'योग्य' मूल शब्द है। 

अल्प के अन्य विलोम शब्द हैं- अनल्प, महा, बहु, अति आदि।

'आठ' संख्या को बताता है। 

Abu'l Fazl was assassinated while he was returning from the Deccan by Vir Singh Bundela (who later became the ruler of Orchha) between Sarai Vir and Antri (near Narwar) in a plot contrived by Akbar's eldest son Prince Salim (who later became the Emperor Jahangir)[16] in 1602, because Abu'l Fazl was known to oppose the accession of Prince Salim to the throne. His severed head was sent to Salim at Allahabad. Abu'l Fazl was buried at Antri.[17][18] Abu'l Fazl's son Shaikh Afzal Khan (29 December 1571 – 1613) was later appointed governor of Bihar in 1608 by Jahangir.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) conducted the Pre-Cyclone Exercise to assess preparedness for the upcoming cyclone season, reflecting their ongoing commitment to disaster management and public safety as they celebrate their 150th year of service.

Concept:

Pollution:  It's the addition of any substance (solid, liquid, or gas) or any form of energy (such as heat, sound, or radioactivity) to the environment.

Types of Pollution:

• Air Pollution
• Water Pollution
• Soil Pollution
• Light Pollution
• Noise Pollution
• Thermal Oluution
• Radioactive Pollution

Explanation: 

Soil Pollution: It refers to the contamination/degradation of soil due to the followings:

• Excessive use of chemicals
• Excessive use of fertilizers
• Excessive use of insecticides
• Industry waste
• Acid Rain
• The presence of heavy metals, like lead and mercury.
• Nuclear Waste
• Oil leaks during the storage or transport of chemicals.

Key PointsReasons for air pollution:  

• Burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas
• Exhaust from automobiles and industries
• Indiscriminate cutting of trees (deforestation)
• Excessive discharge of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide
• Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) released from aerosols sprays, refrigerants, and air conditioners
• Heavy usage of vehicles

Reasons for water pollution: 

• Industrial and domestic sewage discharge
• Oil spills and natural gas leakage into water bodies 
• Acid rain
• Agricultural runoff containing pesticides, fertilizers
• Mining and drilling sometimes make underground water contaminated
• Floods and storms carry dust and debris to the water bodies

Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman and Managing Director, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) participated in the 26th edition of the World Energy Congress held in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He also said that India ranks fourth globally in renewable energy installed capacity.      

The correct answer is the Blackbuck.

Important Points

• The Blackbuck is the state animal of Haryana. In India hunting of Blackbuck is ban under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972, due to excessive hunting and habitat degradation of Blackbucks during the 20th century.
• The Blackbuck or an Indian antelope are found in India, Nepal, and Pakistan. They have a lifespan of approximately 10 to 15 years.

Additional Information

• Black Francolin of the pheasant family is the State bird of Haryana.
• There are 2 National parks located in Haryana viz, Sultanpur National Park located in Gurugram and Kalesar National Park located in Yamunanagar.
• Chinkara also known as Indian Gazelle is the state animal of Rajasthan.

Answer: B. Yerragudi Minor Rock Edict

The Ashokan Rock Edict found written partly in the Boustrophedon style is the Yerragudi Minor Rock Edict. The reasons for this are:

• Boustrophedon style refers to a writing style where alternate lines of text are reversed, with the direction of writing and reading alternating from left to right and then right to left. This style of writing was used in some ancient scripts, such as Greek and Etruscan.
• Yerragudi Minor Rock Edict, also known as the Gavimath inscription, is located in the Koppal district of Karnataka, India. It is one of the earliest inscriptions of Emperor Ashoka, dating back to the 3rd century BCE.
• The inscription is written in the Prakrit language using the Brahmi script, and it contains the early teachings of Buddhism, as well as the principles of Dhamma (righteousness).
• The Boustrophedon style can be observed in some parts of the Yerragudi Minor Rock Edict, making it the correct answer for this question.

RTI stands for Right to Information. Right toInformation is a part of fundamental rights under Article 19(1) of the Constitution. Article 19 (1) says that every citizen has freedom of speech and expression. The Central Right to Information Act came into force on the 12^th October, 2005.

Amazon Pay, the fintech arm of Amazon India, has secured a payment aggregator license from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), enabling strengthened distribution channels and innovative payment solutions. This approval signifies Amazon Pay's commitment to providing secure and convenient digital payment experiences, aligning with its mission to serve merchants and customers effectively in India's growing fintech ecosystem.

Answer:
The Second Backward Class Commission was appointed in 1979.
Explanation:
The Second Backward Class Commission was appointed to study and identify the social and educational conditions of the backward classes in India. Here is a detailed explanation:
- The appointment of the Second Backward Class Commission took place in 1979.
- The commission was formed to assess the social, educational, and economic status of the backward classes in India.
- The purpose of the commission was to identify the backward classes and recommend measures for their upliftment.
- The commission conducted extensive research, surveys, and consultations with various stakeholders to gather data and insights.
- After analyzing the collected information, the commission submitted its report, which included recommendations for reservation policies and other initiatives to improve the conditions of the backward classes.
- The report of the Second Backward Class Commission played a significant role in shaping the reservation policies and welfare programs for backward classes in India.
In conclusion, the Second Backward Class Commission was appointed in 1979 to study and recommend measures for the upliftment of the backward classes in India.

CO₂ is the largest contributor towards global warming, followed by methane, CFCs and N₂O.

The country is ruled by a hereditary king and the people have no role in electing or changing their rulers.

The correct option is A.
The Fundamental Rights are defined as the basic human rights of all citizens. These rights, defined in Part III of the Constitution, applied irrespective of race, place of birth, religion, caste, creed, or gender. They are enforceable by the courts, subject to specific restrictions.

The correct answer is CTRL + N.

Key Points

• Create a new document with Ctrl+N. 

Additional Information

• Basic computer shortcut keys
  • Ctrl + M -- Indent the paragraph.
  • Ctrl + B -- Bold highlighted selection.
  • Ctrl + D -- Font options.
  • Alt + F--File menu options in the current program.
  • Alt + E--Edits options in the current program.
  • F1--Universal help (for any sort of program).
  • Ctrl + A--Selects all text.
  • Ctrl + X--Cuts the selected item.
  • Ctrl + Del--Cut selected item.
  • Ctrl + C--Copy the selected item.
  • Ctrl + Ins-- Copy the selected item.
  • Ctrl + V--Paste the selected item.
  • Shift + Ins -- Paste the selected item.
  • Home -- Takes the user to the beginning of the current line.
  • Ctrl + Home--Go to the beginning of the document.
  • End -- Go to the end of the current line.
  • Ctrl + End -- Go to the end of a document.
  • Shift + Home -- Highlight from the current position to the beginning of the line.
  • Shift + End -- Highlight from the current position to the end of the line.
  • Ctrl + (Left arrow) -- Move one word to the left at a time.
  • Ctrl + (Right arrow) -- Move one word to the right at a time.

The correct answer is cell's column and row.

Key Points

• A cell reference or cell address is a combination of a column letter and a row number that identifies a cell on a worksheet.  
• For example, A1 refers to the cell at the intersection of column A and row 1; B2 refers to the second cell in column B, and so on.
• It is basically a cell's column number and row number.

Additional Information

• In MS Excel, columns are defined with Alphabets like A, B, C....and so on.
• While rows are defined with numerical values like 1, 2, 3, 4,.......and so on.

The correct answer is "1991".

Key Points

• Linux: Linux is a good example of an open-source operating system invented by Linus Torvalds in the year 1991.
• Like any other kind of operating system, Linux also builds communication between the hardware and the software.
• It comes with both Graphical User Interface and Command Line Interface. It is a very secure operating system.
• So that malware and viruses cannot attack the operating system. It is very flexible and can be installed in desktop applications as well as server applications.
• It is also multiprogramming and multitasking like other kinds of operating systems and as well as it supports multi-user.

Thus the correct answer is 1991.

Additional Information

• MS-DOS: The full form of MS-DOS is Microsoft Disk Operating System. It was developed by Microsoft in the year 1980. The MS-DOS operating system uses  ​a command-based interface to interact with the users. It is referred to as a single-tasking operating system. The main job of the MS-DOS is to help the user to navigate open and modify files on their own computer system.
• Windows: Microsoft first introduced its first GUI (Graphical User Interface) based operating system, named Microsoft Windows in the year 1983. Microsoft Windows can perform all the tasks just like an operating system does. It can execute multiple instructions at a time. It also made communication between the hardware and software. It is also multiprogramming and multitasking like other kinds of operating systems.

The correct option is (3) 10

Given formula:

=Min(10, 20, 30, 40, 50)

Calculation:

the least number among a group of values is returned.

Hence the min of the given excel formula = 10

Key Points

The syntax of it is as follows:

Number 1, Number 2, Number...

• The sequence of values from which you wish to get a minimum is number1, [number2],... Number 1 must be entered, however [number2] and the remaining items are optional.
• In a single function, 255 arguments are permitted. Numbers, cells, reference arrays, and ranges are all acceptable types of parameters. Arguments like logical values, text, and empty cells are, however, disregarded.

Additional Information

• The MIN function in Excel is a built-in function that locates the lowest value inside a range.
• Text-filled cells are ignored by the function. Only cells with numbers will function properly. In contrast to MIN, another function named MAX finds the largest value inside a range.

Answer:
The correct answer is option C: JavaScript. JavaScript is a client-side programming language and is not typically used for server-side programming. Here is a detailed explanation:
Server-side programming languages:
- JSP (JavaServer Pages): JSP is a server-side scripting language that is used to create dynamic web pages. It is based on Java programming language and allows embedding Java code within HTML.
- ASP (Active Server Pages): ASP is a server-side scripting language developed by Microsoft. It allows embedding scripting code within HTML and is mainly used to create dynamic web pages on Windows servers.
- PHP: PHP is a popular server-side scripting language that is widely used for web development. It is embedded within HTML and can be used to perform various server-side tasks such as generating dynamic content, interacting with databases, and handling form data.
Client-side programming language:
- JavaScript: JavaScript is a programming language that is executed on the client-side (i.e., on the user's web browser). It is mainly used for enhancing the interactivity and functionality of web pages. JavaScript can manipulate the Document Object Model (DOM), handle user events, and perform client-side validations.
In summary, JavaScript is not a server-side programming language and is primarily used for client-side scripting.

Material consisting of text and numbers is best represented as a table slide.
Explanation:

Table Slide:

- A table slide is a type of presentation slide that is specifically designed to display information in a tabular format.
- It is ideal for presenting material that consists of text and numbers, such as data, statistics, or comparisons.
- Tables allow for clear and organized representation of information, making it easier for the audience to understand and interpret.
- Columns and rows can be used to categorize and structure the data, providing a visual hierarchy.
- Tables can also be formatted to include additional features such as color-coding, highlighting, or data sorting.

Bullet Slide:

- A bullet slide is a presentation slide that typically uses bullet points to list and emphasize key information.
- While bullet slides can be effective for presenting concise text or ideas, they may not be the best choice for displaying extensive textual or numerical content.
- Bullet points are usually used for brief summaries, key points, or to highlight important information.

Title Slide:

- A title slide is the opening slide of a presentation that typically includes the title, subtitle, and presenter's name.
- It is used to introduce the topic and set the tone for the presentation.
- While a title slide can be useful for providing an overview or introduction, it is not suitable for presenting detailed text and numbers.
Conclusion:
- When it comes to representing material consisting of text and numbers, a table slide is the most appropriate choice.
- It allows for clear organization and presentation of data, making it easier for the audience to understand and interpret the information.

The protocol that provides virtual terminal in the TCP/IP model is Telnet.
Telnet:
- Telnet is a network protocol that allows users to remotely access and control a virtual terminal over a TCP/IP network.
- It provides a command-line interface that enables users to execute commands and interact with remote hosts as if they were directly connected to them.
- Telnet uses TCP as the underlying transport protocol to establish a reliable connection between the local and remote hosts.
- It operates on port number 23 and sends data in clear text format, which means it is not secure for transmitting sensitive information.
- Telnet allows users to remotely manage devices, troubleshoot network issues, and administer systems without physically being present at the location.
Other options:
- SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is a protocol used for sending and receiving email messages.
- HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is a protocol used for transmitting web pages and other resources over the internet.
- None of these options provide a virtual terminal functionality in the TCP/IP model.
Therefore, the correct answer is Telnet (option A).

Which service provides 3D view of earth?
The service that provides a 3D view of the Earth is Google Earth.
Google Earth:
- Google Earth is a virtual globe, map, and geographical information program that allows users to explore and navigate the Earth in 3D.
- It provides a detailed view of the Earth's surface, including landscapes, buildings, and landmarks.
- Users can zoom in and out, rotate the view, and navigate to different locations around the world.
- It offers features such as Street View, which allows users to view and navigate through street-level imagery.
- Google Earth also provides historical imagery, allowing users to see how a location has changed over time.
- It is available as a desktop application and also as a web-based version called Google Earth Web.
Wikipedia:
- Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia that provides information on various topics, including Earth-related information.
- While Wikipedia may include images and maps of the Earth, it does not offer a 3D view of the Earth like Google Earth.
Skype:
- Skype is a telecommunications application that provides video chat and voice call services.
- It does not provide a 3D view of the Earth.
None of these:
- This option is incorrect as Google Earth does provide a 3D view of the Earth.
In conclusion, the service that provides a 3D view of the Earth is Google Earth.