English & General Awareness - 8 - SSC CGL MCQ

The correct answer is "SRQP".

Key Points

• The first sentence (S) introduces the topic by stating that Morse code is a method used in telecommunication to encode text characters.
• The second sentence (R) follows up by explaining that Morse code consists of standardized sequences of two different signal durations. This connects logically with the previous sentence, as it provides more information about how Morse code works.
• The third sentence (Q) elaborates on the elements used in Morse code, specifically mentioning that the signal durations are referred to as 'dots' and 'dashes' or 'dits' and 'dahs'. This builds upon the idea of signal durations from the previous sentence and introduces terminology associated with Morse code.
• The fourth sentence (P) provides historical context by mentioning that Morse's code is named after Samuel Morse, who was an inventor of the telegraph. This finalizes the passage by adding information about the origin of the Morse code and its association with a historical figure.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 1".

Correct Paragraph:

Morse code is a method used in telecommunication to encode text characters. As standardized sequences of two different signal durations called 'dots' and 'dashes' or 'dits' and 'dahs'.Morse code is named for Samuel Morse, an inventor of the telegraph

The correct answer is 'wonderful life-size picture of a women'.

Key Points

• The error in this sentence lies in the phrase 'a women'.
• The singular form of the word 'women' should be used here as 'woman'.
• 'Women' is the plural form of 'woman'. Since the article 'a' precedes it, which is used for singular nouns, it should be 'woman' instead of 'women'.
• Therefore, the phrase 'wonderful life-size picture of a women' should be corrected to 'wonderful life-size picture of a woman'.
• Thus, the correct sentence should read: "When William came in, he found Damon putting the finishing touches to a wonderful life-size picture of a woman."

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. orthodox.

• Let's find out the usage of the words given in options-
  • Orthodox means following or conforming to the traditional or generally accepted rules or beliefs of a religion, philosophy, or practice.
  • Paradox means a seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or proposition which when investigated may prove to be well-founded or true.
  • Subtle means are so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe.
  • Amateur means engaging or engaged in without payment; non-professional.
• If we try to put all the words in the blank one by one, we find that 'amateur, paradox and subtle' will not fit here contextually.
• The sentence refers to the system of the family that has remained the same for a long time and has favored the men. So, 'orthodox' is the most appropriate word.

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. confines.

• Let's find out the usage of the words given in options-
  • Atrocities mean an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury.
  • Confines mean the borders or boundaries of a place, especially with regard to their restricting freedom of movement.
  • Ability means possession of the means or skill to do something.
  • Source means a place, person, or thing from which something originates or can be obtained.
• If we try to put all the words in the blank one by one, we find that 'source, atrocities and ability' will not fit here contextually.
• The sentence describes how men behave within the boundaries of the house. The word 'boundaries' can be closely associated to 'confines'.

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. curse.

• Let's find out the usage of the words given in options-
  • Curse means a cause of harm or misery.
  • Aid means help, typically of a practical nature.
  • Obstacle means a thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress.
  • Boon means a thing that is helpful or beneficial.
• The passage points out the situation of women in the country which is mostly bad in almost all the parts. The required word should have a negative meaning. The most appropriate word is 'curse'.

The correct answer is "prevalent".
Key Points

• The word 'Extinct' means no longer existing.
• The antonyms of the word 'Extinct' are "prevalent, alive, existing, living".
• From the antonym of the given word, we can say that the word 'prevalent' is opposite in meaning.
• The word 'prevalent' means accepted, used, or practised by most people.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3. Let's see the meaning of other given options-

Additional Information

• The synonyms of the word 'Extinct' are "expired, nonextant, vanished".
• Example of 'Extinct' in a sentence:
  • The diffusion region or the topside ionosphere is then nearly extinct.

The correct answer is- 'Barracks.'

Key Points

• Let us see the meanings of the words:
  • Hive: a container for housing honeybees. (मधुमक्खियों के आवास के लिए एक कंटेनर)
  • Barracks: a building or group of buildings in which soldiers live. (फ़ौजियों के रहने का भवन या भवन-शृंखला; बैरक)
  • Aquarium: a glass container filled with water, in which fish and water animals are kept. (पानी से भरी शीशे की टंकी जिसमें मछली आदि जलजीवों को रखा जाता है; मछलीघर, जलजीवशाला)
  • Auditorium: the part of a theatre, concert hall, etc. where the audience sits. (सिनेमा, रंगशाला आदि में दर्शकों के बैठने का स्‍थान; श्रोताकक्ष, प्रेक्षागृह)
• Therefore, a building for the lodging of soldiers is called "Barracks."
• Option 2 is correct in this context.

The correct answer is ‘Part B’.
Key Points

• The above sentence is grammatically incorrect.
• The error lies in part B of the given sentence.
• As per the general rule, we use the 'for' preposition to talk about a purpose or a reason for something.
• Example:
  • The red button is for turning the machine off. (correct)
  • The red button is about turning the machine off. (incorrect)
• ​According to the explanation and example that are given above, "for" is the correct use in place of “about”.
• Therefore, as per the points mentioned above, the correct answer is Option 2.

Correct sentence: She leaves on Friday for a 15-day cruise around the Mediterranean.

Additional Information

• As per the general rule, we use the 'for' prepostion with a period of time to refer to duration (how long something lasts).
• Example:
  • We usually go there for a couple of hours in the evenings when it’s warm enough. (correct)
  • We usually go there about a couple of hours in the evenings when it’s warm enough. (incorrect)

The correct answer is "Moustache".

Key Points

• The correctly spelt word is "Moustache."
• "Moustache" refers to facial hair grown on the upper lip. Here is a short example sentence using the word:
  • Example: "After spending a month without shaving, he sported a thick moustache that became a topic of conversation among his friends."

Therefore, the correct answer is "option 2".

Understanding the physical processes operating at the core-mantle boundary is important for interpreting seismic images of the deep mantle, as well as modelling the extent of chemical and thermal transfer between the deep Earth and surface of our planet, Lesher said.
It is clear from the reference statement that only Option D is correct.
Option B: It talks about ‘seismic images of the deep core,’ and hence it is incorrect.
The Options A and C are clearly incorrect as they are not mentioned in the passage.
Hence, Option D is the correct answer. 

The new study suggests heavier iron isotopes migrate toward lower temperatures -- and into the mantle -- while lighter iron isotopes circulate back down into the core.....This effect could cause core material infiltrating the lowermost mantle to be enriched in heavy iron isotopes.
Read the reference statement carefully.
Evidently, Option C is the correct answer. 

Isotopes of the same element have different numbers of neutrons, giving them slightly different masses.
It is evident that Option B is the correct definition of Isotopes.
Hence, Option B is the correct answer. 

Their findings can explain why there are more heavy iron isotopes in mantle rocks than in chondrite meteorites, the primordial material from the early solar system, Lesher said.
Primordial – refers to something existing at or from the beginning of time; primeval.
It is clear from the reference statement that Option C is the correct answer.

The sentence with the blank implies the context of bodily functions here. Therefore, the verb ‘function’ fills in the blank most appropriately.
Option A is hence the correct answer.

The idiom “hobson’s choice” means ‘only one choice and no other options to choose’.
Examples:
(i) Disinvestment of PSUs is the hobson’s choice of the government to tackle the stressed economy.
(ii) First batting is the hobson’s choice for the captain as he has lost the toss.
(iii) Immigration is the hobson’s choice of the natives of the war-torn nation, Syria.
Obviously, option D is the correct answer.

The correct answer is option B. The correct word to fill in the blank is ‘altercation.’
Lunacy- insanity
Altercation- a noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public
Declivity- downward slope
Countenance- the expression of the face
The sentence here would mean that the clash between Indian troops and the Chinese PLA at Galwan in 2020 and the recent disagreement between troops in Arunachal Pradesh have served to highlight the lingering boundary dispute.
Hence, option B is the correct answer.

The correct answer is option A.
After superlative degree of adjective, we use relative pronoun ‘that.’
Hence, option A is the correct answer.

The correct spelling is ‘foible’ meaning ‘a minor flaw.’
Explore the options-
Exorbitant: (of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high
Foieble: There is no such word in English or we can say that there is some spelling mistake in this word.
Flamboyant: displaying flashy or loud behavior
Conspiratorial: marked by secrecy
Hence, the wrongly spelt word is foieble.
Hence, Option B is the correct answer.

The correct spelling is ‘beseeching’ meaning ‘ask someone urgently to do something.’
Explore the options:
Mishmash : variety
Relinquish : give up a right
Despicable: offensive
Beeseching: There is no such word in English or we can say that there is some spelling mistake in this word.
Hence, the wrongly spelt word is beeseching.
Hence, Option D is the correct answer.

The above sentence is absolutely correct so no correction is required.
Hence, option D is the correct answer.

The correct answer is Australia.

Key Points

• About Border Gavaskar Trophy
  • It is a Test cricket series played between India and Australia.
  • It is named after Alan Border of Australia and Sunil Gavaskar of India.
  • Number of teams - 2
  • Current trophy holder - India (10th title)
  • Most Runs - Sachin Tendulkar (3,235)
  • Most wickets - Anil Kumble (105)
  • Most successful - India (10 titles)
  • First edition - 1996–97 (India)

The correct answer is Granting NOC for veterinary drugs and vaccines.

In News

• Govt launched Nandi portal for granting NOC for veterinary drugs in June 2023.

Key Points

• Union Minister Parshottam Rupala launched a Nandi portal to timely process applications and grant non-objection certification (NOC) for veterinary drugs and vaccines.
• The regulation of the import, manufacturing and marketing of veterinary drugs and vaccines comes under the purview of the Central Drug Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) under the Ministry of Health.
• However, permission for the import/manufacture of veterinary drugs, vaccines and biological are granted in consultation with the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
• The present system is manual.
• With the portal, the regulatory approval process to assess and examine veterinary product proposals will be more streamlined through seamless integration with the SUGAM portal of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) and Drugs Controller General of India and will also stride towards achieving the interventions laid out as part of its Animal Pandemic Preparedness Initiative (APPI).

The pottery that belonged to the early Rig-Vedic Aryans was Painted Grey Ware.

Key Points

• The PGW Culture probably corresponds to the middle and late Vedic period, i.e., the Kuru-Panchala kingdom, the first large state in the Indian subcontinent after the decline of the Indus Valley civilisation.
• Painted Grey Ware is a type of pottery that is characterized by its fine, grey fabric and its decoration with geometric patterns in black.
• It is found in a wide area of northern India, from the Punjab to the Ganga-Yamuna Doab.
• The earliest PGW sites date to the 12th century BCE, and the latest to the 6th century BCE.
• This suggests that PGW was used by the early Rig Vedic people, and that it continued to be used by their descendants in the later Vedic period.
• 

Therefore the correct answer is Painted Grey Ware.

The correct answer is 17.70 percent.

Key Points

• According to preliminary Census 2011 data, there are 1210.19 million people living in the nation.
• Out of these, 623.72 million (51.54%) are men and 586.46 million (48.46%) are women.
• The following are the main points of the Census 2011 (Provisional figures):
  • Over the decade from 2001 to 2011, India's population grew by more than 181 million people.
  • Percentage growth in 2001-2011 is 17.64; males 17.19 and females 18.12.
  • With the exception of 1911–1921, the decade from 2001–2011 is the first in which population growth was lower than that of the prior decade.
  • The most populous State in the nation is Uttar Pradesh, with 199.5 million people, followed by Maharashtra, with 112 million.

Additional Information

• Other main points of the Census 2011:
  • In comparison to 15 States/UTs with a share of roughly 42% during the period 1991-2001, where 25 States/UTs with a share of nearly 85% of the nation's population had an annual growth rate of less than 2%.
  • Between 2001 and 2011, 15 States/UTs experienced annual growth rates of less than 1.5%, compared to just 4 in the prior decade.
  • There are 158.8 million kids in the 0 to 6 age range overall (5 million since 2001).
  • Over a million kids between the ages of 0 and 6 are presently present in twenty States and Union Territories.
  • The sex ratio has decreased in three important States (J&K, Bihar, and Gujarat) when compared to Census 2001.
  • Kerala with 1084 has the highest sex ratio followed by Puducherry with 1038, and Daman & Diu has the lowest sex ratio of 618.
  • Mizoram has the highest child sex ratio (0-6 years) of 971 followed by Meghalaya with 970.
  • Punjab comes in second with a ratio of 846 while Haryana is last with a ratio of 830.
  • The literacy rate increased by 9.21 percentage points from 64.83 per cent in 2001 to 74.04 per cent in 2011.
  • The percentage increase in literacy between 2001 and 2011 is 38.82; for men, it is 31.98% and for women, it is 49.10%.
  • The population is aged seven and older are made up of 74% literate people and 26% illiterate people.

The correct answer is the development of the caste system.

Key Points

• The caste system is a social hierarchy that is deeply rooted in Hinduism.
• It divides people into four main categories: Brahmins (priests and scholars), Kshatriyas (warriors and rulers), Vaishyas (merchants and traders), and Shudras (labourers and servants).
• This system is believed to have originated during the post-Vedic Age, which lasted from around after 500 BCE.
• The Vedas, which are the oldest Hindu scriptures, describe the caste system as a way of organizing society based on people's natural abilities and tendencies.
• However, over time, the caste system became more rigid and was used to justify discrimination and oppression of lower castes.

• Today, the caste system is officially abolished in India, but its legacy still affects many aspects of Indian society.

Therefore the correct answer is the development of the caste system.

The dynamo, by attaching it in between the two tires, converts the mechanical energy (which of course, is produced by paddling) into electrical energy, and by connecting the wires going out of the dynamo to light, it glows without any flaw.
Hence option B is correct.

The Eighty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution of India, provides Right to Education for the age of six to fourteen years and Early childhood care until the age of six. It has inserted Article 21A (Right to Education as a Fundamental Right ) & replaces Article 45 (Early Childhood Education) of Directive principles of State policy and amended Article 51A (Fundamental Duties) to add new duty of parents for providing education to his child between the age of six and fourteen years.
Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Tamralipti was an ancient Bengal port city and the capital of the Suhma Kingdom, located on the Bay of Bengal's shore. 
Hence, the correct answer is option B.

Acetone is present in Gel polish. Gel polish is a long-lasting variety of nail polish made up of a type of methacrylate polymer. Gel polish can be more difficult to remove than regular nail polish. It is usually gently pushed off after soaking the nails in pure acetone for eight to fifteen minutes.
Hence option B is correct.

On January 1, Croatia become the 20^th member of the eurozone, making euro its official currency, and removed dozens of border checkpoints to join the world’s largest passport-free travel area. Adopting the euro will likewise offer Croatia the benefits stemming from deeper financial ties with the currency’s 19 other users and with the European Central Bank. It will also make traveling and doing business easier, removing the hassle of currency exchange for Croats. Croatia joined the EU in 2013, but to adopt the euro the country had to fulfil a set of strict economic conditions, including having a stable exchange rate, controlled inflation and sound public spending. Kuna is the official currency of Croatia.
Smart Points:
Croatia – switched to the shared European currency “Euro”
Croatia – Zagreb – Euro | PM – Andrej Plenkovic | President – Zoran Milanovic
Hence, Option C is correct.