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supreme court opined that in case of
The correct statements regarding the
the transfer of High court judges, the
State Executive are:
Chief Justice of India should consult in
A. Article 152 of the Indian
addition to the collegium of four senior
Constitution states 'Unless the
most judges of the supreme court the
context otherwise requires, the
chief justice of two high courts (one
expression 'State' does not include
from which the judge is being
Jammu and Kashmir.'
transferred and the other receiving him).
B. The 7th Constitutional
Amendment Act has provided for the
Q3. The Chairman of a State Public
appointment of the same person as
Service Commission can be removed
Governor for two or more states.
by the order of the ________.
So, the correct answer is (d) "A and B
SSC CGL July 2023 Tier 1
only."
(a) President
Statement C is incorrect because the
(b) Governor
office of the Governor is not
(c) Chief Minister
explicitly mentioned as being under
(d) Prime Minister
the control of the Central
Ans: a
Government in the Indian
State Public Service Commission
Constitution.

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Article - 315-323 in part XIV of the Functions-
Constitution(PSC for UNION/STATE)  It recommends the distribution of tax
revenue between the
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It comes under the Military Powers of
Q4. The finance commission of India the President of India. He/She is the
is required to make recommendations supreme commander of the defense
to the _________. forces of India. In that capacity, he/she
SSC CGL July 2023 Tier 1 appoints the chief of the army, the navy
(a) Ministry of Finance and the air force. He can declare war or
(b) Central Cabinet conclude peace, subject to the approval
(c) Parliament of the parliament.
(d) President of India
Ans: d
Q6. In India Who among the
The Finance Commision has been following has the power to pardon,
mentioned under Article 280 of the reprieve or commute the punishment
Indian Constitution. of any criminal?
Composition- SSC CGL July 2023 Tier 1
 Chairman and four other members (a) Vice-President
 Appointed by - President (b) Attorney General of India
 Term-specified by the President (c) Prime Minister
 Qualification- determined by (d) President
Parliament. Ans: d
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President

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reprieve, respite, remission of Solution: Dr. Pranab Mukherjee was
punishment or suspend, remit or the 13th president of India. He was
commute the sentence of any person the Minister of Finance from 2009 to
convicted of any offense. 2012.

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offender.
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sentence without changing its statements about the Vice
character. President of India is INCORRECT?
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punishment into a less severe one, (a) Members of State legislatures do
like converting a death penalty to life not take part in his elections.
imprisonment. (b) He acts as the ex-officio
Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
(c) The Vice President is elected for
SSC CGL 2022 five years.
(d) He can be removed from his
Q7. Who among the following office by the President approved
Presidents of India was also the through a resolution passed by the
deputy chairman of the Planning Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Commission? Ans:d
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(a) VV Giri elected for five years.
(b) KR Narayanan Minimum age for being Vice
(c) Ramaswamy Venkataraman President is 35.
(d) Pranab Mukherjee

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the Rajya sabha. A presidential system is one in which
In the electoral college for Vice the head of state is also the head of
President, both elected and government, and the executive
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and the High Courts. Court
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proportional representation. Solution:Article 53 (1) The executive
Ans:c power of the country is vested in the
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the President is taken up by the directly or through officers
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Courts, the Supreme Court's decision with the constitution.
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(b) parliamentary
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(a) Dry Tropical Thorny Vegetation
Q1. Which species of mangrove
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world.
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to saline water conditions and
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are crucial for the ecological
tropical climate zone, have
balance of the region.
moist conditions that support
 Sundarbans mangroves
this type of vegetation.
provide habitat and support
for diverse flora and fauna,
Q3. Where in India are the Sundari
including the Bengal tiger and
trees that provide durable and
various species of birds, fish,
hard timber found?
and crustaceans.
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(a) Mangrove Forests
is derived from the name of
(b) Tropical Evergreen Forests
this mangrove species,
(c) Montane Forests
Sundari.
(d) Tropical Deciduous Forests
Ans: a
Q2. What type of vegetation is
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found in the plateau of
 Sundari trees, known for their
Meghalaya, Sahyadri and the
durable and hard timber, are
central and southern islands of the
primarily found in mangrove
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forests.

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ecosystems characterized by regions with a pronounced dry
the presence of salt-tolerant season and are characterized by
trees and plants. deciduous trees adapted to drought
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altitudes in mountainous regions and
particularly in the north-
are characterized by coniferous trees
western regions of India.
and alpine vegetation.
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rainforests, are characterized by high
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Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and
throughout the year. These forests
Haryana.
are known for their incredible
biodiversity and are home to a wide
variety of plant and animal species,
including bamboo, epiphytes, aini, Physiographic Division of India
semul, gutel, and mundane. So,
option (b) is the correct answer. SSC CPO 2022
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found in mountainous regions and Q6. Which of the following
are characterized by temperate statements regarding the Deccan
climate conditions. They often have a Plateau is correct?
mix of deciduous and coniferous SSC CPO 09/11/2022 [Evening]
trees. (a) The Deccan Plateau has almost
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towards the center. and Jaintia Hills.
(c) The Deccan Plateau is higher in  The Nilgiri Mountains form
the west and slopes gently part of the Western Ghats.
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region, including the between lesser Himalaya and
Godavari, Krishna, and Kaveri the Shivaliks are known as
(Cauvery), originate in the Duns.
Western Ghats and flow  Examples are Dehradun, Kotli
eastward towards the Bay of Dun and Patli Dun .
Bengal. Q9 Deka Beach, a beautiful
 The Deccan plateau is expanse of black sand is located in
renowned for its mineral SSC CPO 10/17/2022 [Evening]
wealth and the presence of (a) Mumbai
precious stones. (b) Daman
Q7. Which hill is NOT a part of the (c) Kooni
Meghalaya Plateau? (d) Vijayawada
SSC CPO 10/11/2022 [Morning] Ans: d
(a) Nilgiri Hills Solution:
(b) Jaintia Hills Deka beach is in Vijayawada.
(c) Khasi Hills Other famous beaches of India
(d) Garo Hills  Radhanagar Beach is in
Ans: a Havelock Island, Andaman
Solution:  Juhu Beach is in Mumbai.
 Meghalaya Plateau is an  Ramakrishna Beach is in
extension of the Indian Andhra Pradesh
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India's longest and world's hills.
second longest beach. (d) It is also known as Marusthali.
Q10. Which of the following Ans: a
factors are responsible for railways Solution:

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region's rugged and hilly terrain. Q12. Which of the following is

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Dense forests: Clearing land for NOT a part of the Peninsular
railway tracks through these forests Plateau?
can have environmental and SSC CPO 11/11/2022 [Afternoon]
logistical challenges. (a) The Deccan Plateau
(b) The Central Highland
Low population density: The (c) The Northern Plain
northeastern states have relatively (d) The North-eastern Plateau
lower population densities. This Ans: c
results in lower demand for rail Solution:
services.
The Peninsular Plateau consists of
Heavy rainfall and frequent flooding: the following regions:
This can lead to landslides, erosion,
and frequent flooding.  Central Highlands: This region
includes the Marwar upland,
Q11. Read the given characteristic Malwa plateau, Bundelkhand
features of the Indian Desert. plateau, Baghelkhand plateau,
Which statement is NOT correct and Chota Nagpur plateau.
about the Indian Desert?  Deccan Plateau: The Deccan
SSC CPO 11/11/2022 [Morning] Plateau comprises the
(a) It receives 500 mm rainfall per Maharashtra Plateau,
year. Karnataka Plateau, and
(b) It has sand dunes. Telangana Plateau.

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extends from the main (d) Third
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hills and the Meghalaya Solution:
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 The port has a great for the invasion of which of the
significance as all industrial following aggressors against
activities of south india take India?
place from this port. SSC CHSL AUGUST 2023
(a) Ahmad Shah Abdali
(b) Nadir Shah
(c) ShahShuja
History (d) Nasir Khan
Ans: b
Solution:
2. War/Treaties In British India  The Battle of Karnal is notable
for the invasion led by Nadir
SSC CHSL 2023 Shah against India.
Q1. Which of the following Anglo-  This conflict occurred in 1739
Maratha wars resulted in merging when Nadir Shah, the ruler of
the Peshwas' territories with the Persia, defeated the Mughal
Bombay Presidency? Emperor Muhammad Shah.
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(a) First of Delhi and significant
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Mughal Empire. Afghanistan?
 Consequently, Nadir Shah's SSC CHSL AUGUST 2023
invasion had a profound (a) Lord Mayo
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 The Treaty of Bassein was  However, the subsequent
signed by Peshwa Baji Rao II Anglo-Afghan War (1839-
with the British East India 1842) resulted in a disaster for
Company in 1802. the British, and the British
 This treaty marked an alliance forces faced significant
between the British and the challenges in maintaining
Marathas, granting the British control over Afghanistan.
significant influence over  Therefore, the correct answer
Maratha affairs. is (d) Lord Auckland.
 However, it eventually led to
internal conflicts and the Q5. The second Anglo-Mysore War
Anglo-Maratha Wars as it came to an end by signing which
faced opposition from other of the following treaties?
Maratha leaders who SSC CHSL AUGUST 2023
perceived it as a threat to (a) The Treaty of Arcot
Maratha independence. (b) The Treaty of Madras
 Therefore, the correct answer (c) The Treaty of Wandiwash
is (c) Baji Rao II. (d) The Treaty of Mangalore
Ans:
Q4. Who among the following Solution:
signed a Tripartite treaty on behalf  The second Anglo-Mysore
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Mangalore. Q7. In the Battle of Swally (1612)
 This treaty was signed in 1784 the British fought against the
and marked the end of SSC CHSL 06/08/2021 [Morning]
hostilities between the British (a) Danish

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(b) Battle of Plassey beginning of the end of
(c) Battle of Lahore Portugal's commercial
(d) Battle of Buxar monopoly over India. It also
Ans: d marked the rise of the English
Soulution: East India Company's
 Mir Qasim is linked to the presence in India.
Battle of Buxar.  Outcome: The battle ended
 This pivotal battle took place with the British East India
in 1764 and involved the Company gaining a foothold
British East India Company, in India and challenging
led by Major Hector Munro, Portuguese dominance.
against the coalition of Mir  Context: This battle was part
Qasim, Shuja-ud-Daula, and of the broader competition
the Mughal Emperor Shah among European powers for
Alam II. control of trade routes and
 The British emerged territories in India during the
victorious, securing significant Age of Exploration.
political and economic control
in Bengal after the battle.
 Hence, the correct answer is 3.The Revolt of 1857
(d) Battle of Buxar.

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SSC CGL 2023 SSC CGL 2022
Q9. Who was the Mughal emperor,
Q8. Khan Bahadur led the revolt of when a massive rebellion against
1857 from: British rule broke out in 1857 ?
SSC CGL JULY 2023 SSC CGL 01/12/2022 [4th Shift]

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commander-in-chief of the the revolt, Bahadur Shah Zafar
rebel forces in Bareilly. Khan was found guilty and
Bahadur's forces were able to sentenced to exile in Burma.
capture Bareilly and hold it for  Deportation: On October 7,
several months. 1858, he was deported to
 Khan Bahadur was a skilled Rangoon, Burma, marking the
and resourceful commander. end of the Mughal Empire.
He was able to defeat several  Architectural Contributions:
British forces and inflict heavy He is known for constructing
casualties on the enemy. Zafar Mahal within the Red
However, he was eventually Fort complex in Delhi and
defeated by the British in some structures in Mehrauli,
1858. including Zafar Mahal.
 Khan Bahadur's revolt was  Bahadur Shah Zafar's exile
one of the most important marked the symbolic end of
events of the Indian Rebellion Mughal rule in India, and his
of 1857. It showed that the life and contributions
Indian people were willing to continue to be remembered
fight for their independence as part of Indian history.
from British rule.

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Q10. Which of the following was SSC CGL 07/03/2020 [Afternoon]
"NOT" a main center of Revolt of (a) Kunwar Singh
1857 ? (b) Begum Hazrat Mahal
SSC CGL 07/12/2022 [2nd Shift] (c) Mangal Pandey
(a) Kanpur (d) Bhagat Singh

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Bihar (kunwar Singh). in the Awadh region, and

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Mangal Pandey gained
SSC CGL 2021 prominence for his role in the
Barrackpore Mutiny
Q11. The Indian Mutiny began  Bhagat Singh was associated
from Meerut on 10 May 1857 and with the Indian independence
ended in: movement in the early 20th
SSC CGL 23/08/2021 [Evening] century, particularly known for
(a) Gwalior on 20 June 1858 his contributions to the
(b) Kolkata on 13 May 1858 struggle against British
(c) Delhi on 18 September 1859 colonial rule.
(d) Jhansi on 15 August 1860
Ans: a SSC CGL 2019
Solution: Q13. Veer Kunwar Singh Jayanti is
 The Indian Mutiny which celebrated in _________ to recognise
began from Meerut on 10 the achievements of Kunwar Singh
May 1857 ended in Gwalior during the Indian rebellion of
on 20 June 1858. 1857.
SSC CGL 11/06/2019 [Moming]
SSC CGL 2020 (a) Himachal Pradesh
Q12. Who among the following (b) Bihar
was NOT associated with the (c) Uttarakhand
revolt of 1857 ? (d) Uttar Pradesh

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Ans: b turning point in Indian history
Solution: against British colonial rule.
 Veer Kunwar Singh Jayanti is
celebrated in Jagdishpur, SSC CPO 2019
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Ans: c Ahmadullah Shah was known
Solution: as the 'Lighthouse of
 The Revolt of 1857, also Rebellion'.
known as the Indian Rebellion
of 1857 or the First War of
Independence, started from
Meerut.
 On May 10, 1857, Indian
soldiers, known as sepoys,
stationed at Meerut's military
cantonment, revolted against
the British East India
Company's rule.
 The immediate cause was the
introduction of new cartridges
that were rumored to be
greased with cow and pig fat,
offensive to both Hindu and
Muslim soldiers.
 The rebellion quickly spread
to other parts of Northern
India, marking a significant

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Static GK (a) Jaipur
(b) Allahabad
PHASE (c) Benaras
(d) Raigarh
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4. Musical Instrument

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classical Indian dance SSC Phase XI July 2023 Graduate
Q2. For contribution to which dance Level
was Tanjore Balasaraswati awarded Q4. To which of the following
the title of Sangita Kalanidhi by Gharanas did Hindustani Classical
Madras Music Academy in 1973? Vocalist, Bhimsen Joshi belong?
SSC Phase XI July 2023 Graduate SSC Phase XI July 2023 Graduate
Level Level
(a) Kathak (a) Agra Gharana.
(b) Mohiniyattam (b) Rampur Sahaswan Gharana
(c) Bharatanatyam (c) Gwalior Gharana
(d) Kathakali (d) Kirana Gharana
Ans: c Ans: d
Solution: Solution:
 Balasaraswati not only  Rampur Sahaswan Gharana
exposed countless audiences to Singers-Inayat Hussain
the traditional style of Khan,Mushtaq Hussain
bharatanatyam and also trained Khan,Nissar Hussain
many new practitioners of the Khan,Rashid Khan,Ghulam
art form. Mustafa Khan,Shanno Khurana
 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award  Kirana Gharana Singers-
for Dance - Bhimsen Joshi,Abdul Wahid
Bharatanatyam(1955). Khan,Gangubai Hangal,Sawai
SSC Phase X 2022 Gandharva,Prabha Atre.
Q3.Which of the following is NOT a Q5. Shahid Parvez Khan,
'Gharana' in the Kathak dance form Budhaditya Mukherjee, Anushka
of India? Shankar and Hara Shankar

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players of which of the following (b) Sonal Mansingh
instruments? (c) Sanjukta Panigrahi
SSC Phase XI July 2023 Graduate (d) Rukmini Devi Arundale
Level Ans: d

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Graduate Level 05/08/2022 ( Shift - (d) Meenakshi Pillai
3) Ans : d
(a) Rudra veena Solution: Meenakshi Pillai.
(b) Santoor  Other two prominent styles of
(c) Sarangi Bharatanatyam (classical
(d) Jal-tarang dance, Tamil Nadu) are
Ans : c Vazhuvoor Dance Form
Solution: Sarangi. (Vazhuvoor B. Ramiah Pillai
 Santoor - Shiv Kumar Sharma, and his ancestors) and Melattur
Rahul Sharma, Tarun Dance form (Guru Mangudi
Bhattacharya, Abhay Sopori, Dorairaj).
Bhajan Sopori, Satish Vyas etc.  Mallika Sarabhai (Kuchipudi
 Rudra Veena- Asad Ali Khan, and Bharatanatyam dancer).
Bahauddin Dagar, Zia
Mohiuddin Dagar, Jyoti Hegde, Q9. Who is recognised as the
Hindraj Divekar, Suvir Misra, founder of the Lucknow Gharana of
Bindu Madhav Pathak, Wahid Kathak?
Khan etc. Graduate Level 05/08/2022 ( Shift -
Q7. Who among the following 3)
dancers was awarded the Queen (a) Birju Maharaj
Victoria Silver Medal of the Royal (b) Ishwari Prasad
Society for the Prevention of (c) Rukmini Devi
Cruelty to Animals, London in (d) Sitara Devi
1958?
Graduate Level 01/08/2022 (Shift - 4)
Ans : b

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 Other kathak Gharana - Jaipur Akademi Award (1964), Padma
Gharana (Bhanu Ji Maharaj), Vibhushan (1986), Nritya
Banaras Gharana Choodamani Award (1986),
(Janakiprasad), Raigarh Kalidas Samman (1987), Lata

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(Patiala gharana). Shri (1986), Sangeet Natak
 Awards - Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1984) etc.
Akademi Award (1962), Kumudini Lakhia - Kathak,
Sangeet Natak Akademi fellow Padma Shri (1987), Padma
(1967), Padma Bhushan Award Bhushan (2010). MK Saroja -
(1962). Bharatanatyam, Padma Shri
 Ustad Abdul Karim Khan (2011), Sangeet Natak Akademi
(founder of the Kairana gharana Award (1995).
of classical music). Q13. Pandit Ram Narayan was a
 Ustad Faiyaz Khan (exponent of popular___ player who is credited
the Agra gharana). with making the instrument as a
 Ustad Amir Khan (founder of solo concert instrument.
the Indore gharana of Classical Higher Secondary 04/08/2022 (Shift -
Music). 3)
Q11. Padma Vibhushan awardee, (a) Ghatam
Pandit Birju Maharaj was a dancer (c) Alghoza
of India. (b) Mridangam
Higher Secondary 01/08/2022 (Shift - (d) Sarangi
3) Ans : d
(a) Kathakali Solution:
(b) Manipuri  Famous sarangi players-Vanraj
(c) Bharatanatyam Shashtri,Ustad Sultan Khan ,
(d) Kathak Abdul Latif Khan. Ghatam - T.H
Ans: d Vinayakram, Sukanya
Solution: Kathak (Lucknow Gharana). Ramgopal, Tripunithura N
Radhakrishnan. Mridangam - T.

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Mohan Rao, T. V. major Indian classical dances. It
Gopalakrishnan. originated in a village named
Q14. Ustad Asad Ali Khan was one Kuchipudi in the Indian state of
of the few active Rudra Veena Andhra Pradesh.

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classical style of Hindustani  Tillana is widely used in

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vocal music. classical Indian dance
 Four schools of Dhrupad: the performances.
Gauri (Gauhar), Khandar, Q3. In which of the following cities
Nauhar, and Dagar. is the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur
Dance Academy located?
Static GK SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Morning)
(a) Guwahati
MTS (b) Bengaluru
(c) Imphal
(d) Hyderabad
Classical Dances of India Ans:c
SSC MTS 2021 Solution:
Q1. _______ is the dance which  The Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur
combines speech, mime and pure Dance Academy is located at
dance. Imphal. The Jawaharlal Nehru
SSC MTS 06/10/2021 (Morning) Manipur Dance Academy, a
(a) Kathakali constituent Unit of the
(b) Bharatanatyam Q4. 'Kamsale' is a dance form
(c) Mohiniattam traditional to the state of _______.
(d) Kuchipudi SSC MTS 27/10/2021 (Evening)
Ans:d (a) Karnataka
Solution: (b) Gujarat
 Kuchipudi is a dance that (c) Goa
combines speech, mime, and (d) Assam
pure dance. Ans:a

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traditional to the state of Karnataka. (b) Madhya Pradesh
There are about five types of this (c) Uttar Pradesh
dance in Karnataka - Sannatas, (d) Arunachal Pradesh
Parijata, Doddatas, Yakshagana, and Ans:d

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special occasion. (a) Kuchipudi
(b) Bharatanatyam
4. Musical Instrument (c) Sattriya
SSC MTS 2021 (d) Kathak
Ans: c
Q6. Which of the following Solution:
instruments is normally played in a  Tankeswar Hazarika Borbayan
vertical position and with an arched is associated with Sattriya
bow? dance (Assam).
SSC MTS 08/10/2021 [Evening]  Famous sattriya dancers
(a) Sitar include: Guru Jatin Goswami,
(b) Sarangi Guru Ghanakanta Bora, Manik
(c) Shehnai Barbayan, Bhabananda
(d) Veena Barbayan, Late Moniram Dutta,
Ans:b Sharodi Saikia, Indira PP Bora,
Solution: and Anita Sharma.
 The Sarangi is a fretless, bowed Q9. Who among the following
string instrument used in is/was NOT a tabla player?
Hindustani classical music and SSC MTS 05/07/2022 (Evening)
folk traditions of north India. (a) Kishan Maharaj
(b) Zakir Hussain
Q7. 'Ponu Yoksi', a sword like (c) Allah Rakha
instrument used during ceremonial (d) Sheikh Chinna Moula
dances performed by the priests, Ans : d
belongs to: Solution:
SSC MTS 26/10/2021 [Morning]

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  Famous Nadaswaram players Delhi State Parishad Samman
include Sheikh Chinna Moula, (2002) and the title of Nritya
Neeruswamy Pillai, Choodamani in 2004.
Rajaratanam Pillai, etc. Famous Q12. Guru Bipin Singh was known
Tabla Players in India are Alla for which classical dance form?

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 Rukmini Devi Arundale. She Q13. With which musical instrument

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dancer, and choreographer of SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Afternoon)

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of Bharatanatyam, and an (b) Manjira

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activist for animal welfare. (c) Sarod
 She was awarded the Padma (d) Veena
Bhushan (1956) Sangeet Natak Ans : c
Akademi Award (1957), and Solution:
Sangeet Natak Akademi  Famous Sarod (stringed
Fellowship (1967) musical instrument of the lute
Q11. Madhavi Mudgal is associated family) Players in India: Ali
with which classical dance of India? Akbar Khan, Allaudin Khan,
SSC MTS 06/07/2022 (Afternoon) Amjad Ali Khan, Buddhadev
(a) Manipuri Dasgupta, Bahadur Khan,
(b) Kathak Sharan Rani, Zarin S. Sharma.
(c) Odissi Q14. Who among the following was
(d) Sattriya the first to bring the concept of
Ans : c modern dance to India with his
Solution: novel approach and works?
 Madhavi Mudgal is an Indian SSC MTS 07/07/2022 (Evening)
classical dancer known for her (a) Guru Bipin Singh
Odissi dance style. (b) Padma Subrahmanyam
 She has won several awards, (c) Kelucharan Mohapatra
including the Sanskriti Award (d) Uday Shankar
(1984), Padma Shri (1990), Ans : d
Orissa State Sangeet Natak Solution:
Akademi Award (1996), Grande  Uday Shankar was a pioneer of
Medaille de la Ville by Govt. of modern dance in India. He was
France (1997), Central Sangeet awarded Sangeet Natak
Natak Akademi Award (2000),

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Padma Vibhushan (1971). movement. Kathakali (Kerala,
also Called the "ballad of the
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Kalamandalam, Kalyanikutty
 (Sattriya, Bihu, Bagurumba,
Amma [Mother of Mohiniattam],
Bhortal, Ojapali -Assam),
Jayaprabha Menon, Pallavi
Manipuri (Manipur), Kathak
Krishnan, Gopika Varma,
(Uttar Pradesh), Kuchipudi
Vijayalakshmi. Kathakali (God
(Andhra Pradesh) Founder of
Krishna), Bharatanatyam (Lord
Sattriya dance - Mahapurush
Shiva), Manipuri (Theme - Love
Srimanta Sankardev.
Stories of Radha- Krishna),
 The Bihu dance takes its name
Kuchipudi (God Krishna), Odissi
from the Bohag Bihu festival
(Hindu Gods Shiva and Surya),
(also called 'Rongall Bihu), the
Kathak (Moral tales about Hindu
national festival of Assam,
gods and Goddesses). Sattriya
which celebrates the Assamese
(krishna).
New Year.
Q2.Which of the following classical
dances is referred to as the dance
3. Art & Awards
of the storytellers?
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(a) Kathak Q4. In which year was the famous
(b) Odissi sitar player Pt. Ravi Shankar
(c) Kuchipudi awarded the Bharat Ratna?
(d) Kathakali SSC CPO 10/11/2022 [Afternoon]
Ans:a (a) 1998
Solution: (b) 1999
 Kathak began evolving in the
(c) 1996
fifteenth and sixteenth centuries

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Ans:b Solution: Bharatanatyam.
Solution:  Sudha Chandran (National
 His awards -Bharat Ratna Award- 1985). Nandi Special
(1999). Padma Vibhushan Jury Award for Mayuri (1985).

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folk singers in Maharashtra. Solution:
SSC CPO 25/11/2020 [Evening]  Mrinalini Sarabhai.
(a) Edakka (Bharatanatyam and Kathakali).
(b) Ekkalam Padma Bhushan (1992), Padma
(c) Esraj Shri (1965).
(d) Ektara  She was the first recipient of the
Ans:d Nishagandhi Puraskaram,
Solution: (2013, Kerala). Darpana
 The Ektara is a drone flute Academy of Performing Arts is
consisting of a gourd resonator a school for performing arts in
covered with skin, through Ahmedabad, Gujarat,
which a bamboo neck is established by Mrinalini
inserted. Ektara means "one Sarabhai and Vikram Sarabhai.
string". Q8. In which year did Teejanbai, the
well- known artist of Pandavani
2. Art Personality music, win the Padma Vibhushan?
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Q6. Sudha Chandran is a (a) 2020
known actress and an (b) 2019
accomplished dancer. (c) 2021
SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Morning) (d) 2017
Ans: b
(a) Kathakali
Solution:.
(c) Bharatanatyam  Awards: Padma Shri (1988),
(b) Kuchipudi Padma Bhushan (2003),
(d) Sattriya

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(1995). (1992), Padma Shri in 2004,
 Pandavani is a folk singing style Baba Allauddin Khan Award
involving narration of tales from (2009).
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 Malika Pukhraj, Gauhar Jan, (a) Jazz

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Ghulam Ali are all related to (b) Hindustani music
Patiala Gharana. (c) Carnatic music
 Gwalior Gharana : Ghulam (d) Rock
Hassan Shaggan, Vasundhara Ans: c
Komkali, Narayanrao Bodas, Solution:
Sunanda Patnaik.  Padma Shri (1988), Padma
 Agra Gharana : Yaqoob Bhushan (2001), Manaviyam
Hussain Khan, Yusuf Hussain (Millennium) Award, Kerala
Khan, Khurshid Hussain Khan, (2001). Popular Violists :
Shamim Ahmed Khan, Ghulam Abhijith P. S. Nair, Ambi
Rasool Khan. Subramaniam, Arrol Carelli,
 Bhendi Bazaar Gharana : Avaneeswaram S R Vinu, B.
Pandit Shivkumar Shukla, Sasikumar, Ragini Shankar.
Ramesh Nadkarni, T.D. Q12. The first Indian musician to
Janorikar. Tansen belonged to receive the Ramon Magsaysay
Gwalior Gharana. award for public service is:
Q10. Bhajan Sopori, a famous SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Evening)
musician, is associated with which (a) MS Subbulakshmi
musical instrument? (b) Zakir Hussain
SSC CPO 09/11/2022 (Evening) (c) Bhimsen Joshi
(a) Sarod (d) Bismillah Khan
(b) Shehnai Ans: a
(c) Santoor Solution:
(d) Sitar  MS Subbulakshmi. Padma
Ans : c Bhushan (1954), Sangeet Natak
Solution: Akademi Award (1956),

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Ramon Magsaysay award Static GK
(Asia's Nobel Prize)(1974),
Padma Vibhushan (1975), CHSL
Kalidas Samman (1988), Bharat
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playback singer in the Indian

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Mehmood Dhaulpuri, R. K.
Mallika Sarabhai-Bharatnatyam

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
Bijapure, Sudhir Nayak,
Tulsidas Borkar. It is also called and Kuchipudi
Reed Organ, a free-reed  Shovana Narayanan-Kathak
keyboard instrument.  Vasundhara Doraswamy-
Q14.Hari Prasad Chaurasia, an Bharatnaytam
Indian flutist, is associated with
Q2.Mohiniyattam is a dance form of
which of the following music
which state?
gharanas?
SSC CHSL 2023
SSC CPO 10/11/2022 (Afternoon)
(a) Tamil Nadu
(a) Maihar
(b) West Bengal
(b) Rampur-Jaipur
(c) Maharashtra
(c) Senia
(d) Kerala
(d) Prasanna
Ans: d
Ans : c
Solution:
Solution:
 Mohiniyattam is a classical
 Senia gharana (Founder Bilas
Indian dance form that
Khan and Naubat Khan).
originated in the state of Kerala,
Sangeet Natak Academy
India.
(1984), Konark Samman
 Some famous dancers of
(1992), Padma Bhushan (1992)
Mohiniyattam include
 Official Biography 'Breath of
Kalamandalam Kalyanikutty
Gold' by Sathya Saran- 2019.
Amma, Dr. Kanak Rele, and
 Other famous flutists Ronu
Sunanda Nair
Majumdar, Pravin Godkhindi,
Raghunath Seth.

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Bhangi are associated with which historical and musical ties to the
Indian classical dance form? Hindustani classical music tradition.
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with which Indian Classical dance of southern India. Krishna lyer
form? SSC CHSL 2023 first coined the term
Bharatanatyam for the Sadir
(a)Bharatanatyam dance".
(b) Odissi Q7.Which is the first of India's
(c) Kuchipudi traditional dances to be refashioned
(d) Mohiniyattam as a theatre art and to be exhibited
Ans:(b) widely both at home and abroad?
Solution: SSC CHSL 26/05/2022 (Morning)
 Some famous dancers of Odissi (a) Kuchipudi
include Guru Kelucharan (b) Manipuri
Mohapatra, Sanjukta Panigrahi, (c) Kathakali
and Sonal Mansingh (d) Bharatanatyam
Ans: d
Q5. Which of the following classical Solution:
dance forms is associated with  Bharatanatyam is a major form
Hindustani Classical Music? of Indian classical dance that
SSC CHSL 2023 originated in Tamil Nadu.
(a) Kathak  The dance form is also briefly
(b) Kathakali mentioned in the Kannada text
(c) Sattriya Manasollasa written by
(d) Mohiniyattam Someshwara III.
Ans:(a) Q8.Which one of the following
Solution: dances is associated with the
Vaishnavism of the Meitai people?

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(a) Chhau (c) Hema Malini
(b) Sattriya (d) Rekha
(c) Kuchipudi Ans:(c)
(d) Manipuri Solution:

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Q9.Which of the following dance (d)Chhau

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types belong to northern India? Ans:(b)

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SSC CHSL 6/06/2022 (Morning) Solution:
(a) Kuchipudi  Balkar Sidhu, the Punjabi singer
(b) Odissi and songwriter, was awarded
(c) Mohiniyattam the Sangeet Natak Akademi
(d) Kathak Award in 2020 for his significant
Ans:d contribution to the field of
Solution: Punjabi music and folk singing.
 Kathak is one of the eight major  The Sangeet Natak Akademi
forms of Indian classical dance Award is one of the highest
having origin in ancient honors given for excellence in
Northern India (Uttar Pradesh). the performing arts in India,
 Famous Kathak dancers in including music, dance, and
India are Bharti Gupta, Birju drama.
Maharaj, Damayanti Joshi,
Durga Das, Kumudini Lakhia, Q12. With which of the following
Sambhu Maharaj, Sitara Devi, awards was Kuchipudi dancer V
etc. Satyanarayana Sarma honored?
SSC CHSL August 2023
3. Art & Awards (a) Padma Shri
SSC CHSL 2023 (b) Moortidevi Award
(c) Kabir Puraskar
Q10. Which actress-cum-dancer (d) Kalidas Samman
was honored with the Padma Ans:(a)
Bhushan award in 2011? Solution:
SSC CHSL August 2023  Kuchipudi dancer V.
(a) Waheeda Rehman Satyanarayana Sarma was

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"Padma Shri" award. 2023
 The Padma Shri is one of (a) Gussadi
India's highest civilian honors, (b) Chalo
recognizing individuals who (c) Wancho

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maiden U-19 Women's T20 (a) Kabir Puraskar

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World Cup, won the 'Emerging (b) Jnanpith Award

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Hero' award at the Sportstar (c) Kalidas Samman
East Sports Conclave 2023 in (d) Saraswati Samman
Kolkata. Ans:(c)
Solution:
Q14.Indian Classical dancer  Kalidas Samman is an award
Kumkum Dhar was awarded presented by the Government
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2020 of Madhya Pradesh in India to
for her contribution to recognize and honor individuals
SSC CHSL August 2023 who have made outstanding
(a) Bharatanatyam contributions to classical music,
(b) Kathak classical dance, and literature. It
(c) Manipuri is specifically associated with
(d) Odissi classical arts and culture.
Ans:(b)
Solution: Q17.Who among the following
 Lucknow-based Kathak dancer Indian music composers won the
Kumkum Dhar received the Oscar award in the year 2023 ?
Central Sangeet Natak Akademi SSC CHSL August 2023
Award from President Droupadi (a) AR Rahman
Murmu at Vigyan Bhawan, in (b) Devi Sri Prasad
Delhi. (c) Mani Sharma
(d) MM Keeravani
Q15.Padma Shri awardee of 2021 , Ans:(d)
Kanaka Raju is associated with Solution:
which of the following tribal folk

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home the Best Original Song (b) Tabla
Oscar. (c)Ravanahatha
 Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala (d)Harmonium
Bhairava provided the vocals for
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Ans:(d)
for Music - Instrumental
(Santoor) andGIMA Award for
Solution:
Best Hindustani Classical
 RD Burman was awarded
Album – Instrumental(2010)
Filmfare Award for Best Music
Q19.Ustad Akbar Ali Khan is
Director
remembered for his contribution to
1995, 1984 and 2 National Awards
which of the following musical
instruments? Q22. Ravi Shankar is famous for
SSC CHSL 2 August 2023 Shift 1 which of the following musical
(a)Sarod instruments?
(b) Tabla SSC CHSL 2 August 2023 Shift 1
(c)Sitar (a) Veena
(d)Santoor (b) Sitar
(c) Algoza
Ans:(a)
(d)Flute
Solution:
Ans:(b)
Ustad Akbar Ali Khan is a Hindustani
classical musician of the Maihar Solution:
gharana.He has been awarded Padma  Awards - Bharat Ratna
Vibhushan(1989) and Padma (1999),Padma Vibhushan
Bhushan(1967) (1981),Padma Bhushan (1967)
and a three-time Grammy
Q20. RK Bijapure played which of award winner
the following musical instruments?
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Q23.Who among the following  Awards-Padma
personalities is known as the Vibhushan(2008) and
‘Queen of Carnatic Music’? Dadasaheb Phalke
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 Mohiniyattam - devoted to

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(a) Ustad Zakir Hussain
(b) Ustad Bismillah Khan Vishnu
(c) Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia  Odissi - devoted to Lord
(d) Ustad Vilayat Khan Jagganath
 Kathak- devoted to Krishna
Ans:(c)  Manipuri- devoted to Shiv and
Parvati
Solution: Q2. In 2018, Google Doodle
 Hariprasad Chaurasia is celebrated the 100th birthday of
classical flutist, in the Mrinalini Sarabhai. She is an
Hindustani classical tradition. exponent of which of the following
 Awards - Padma dance forms?
Vibhushan(2000),Padma SSC CGL July 2023
Bhushan(1992) (a) Yakshagana
(b) Bharatanatyam and Kathakali
Q25. Who among the following is a (c) Odissi and Kathak
figure in Indian music? (d) Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam
SSC CHSL 2 August 2023 Shift 1 Ans: b
Solution:
(a) Amrita Pritam  Yakshagana performers -
(b) Asha Bhosle Puttige Raghurama Holla,
(c) Asha Parekh Dinesh Ammannaya,
(d) Vyjayanthi mala Subrahmanya Dhareshwara,
Kuriya Ganapathi Bhat,
Ans:(b) Padyana Shankaranarayana
Bhat
Solution:

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Devi,Padma Subrahmanyam, 1. Sattriya dancer -Birju Maharaj
Alarmel Valli,Yamini and Sharmila Biswas
Krishnamurthy, Mallika 2. Bharatanatyam-Rukmini
Sarabhai Devi,Padma Subrahmanyam,

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Guru Bipin Sinha,Darshana Mansingh.
Jhaveri, Nirmala Mehta
2. Exponents of Odissi-Sujata Q6. Who was hailed as a resident
Mohapatra, Kelucharan dancer of Tirumala Tirupati
Mohapatra, Ratikant Devasthanam for her unique
Mohapatra, Gangadhar contribution to the promotion of
Pradhan classical dance forms?
3. Kuchipudi-Lakshmi Narayan SSC CGL July 2023
Shastri, Raja and Radha (a) Ragini Devi
Reddy, Swapna Sundari, and (b) Rukmini Devi
Yamini Krishnamurti. (c) Yamini Krishnamurthy
4. Kathak -Pandit Birju (d) Uma Sharma
Maharaj,Lachu Ans: c
Maharaj,Shambu Solution:
Maharaj,Shovna  Yamini Krishnamurthy is
Narayan,Kumari Kamala maestro of Bharatnatyam and
Kuchipudi. Awards-Padma
Q4.Urmila Satyanarayanan is an Vibhushan(2016),Padma
exponent of which Indian classical Bhushan(2001)
dance form? Q7. Borgeet is associated with
SSC CGL July 2023 which Indian classical dance form?
(a) Bharatanatyam SSC CGL July 2023
(b) Manipuri (a) Odissi
(c) Sattriya (b) Manipuri
(d) Kathak (c) Sattriya
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Solution: (d) Odissi
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Assam in India. It is one of the Solution:
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Shabdam, Varnam, Padam, and (1956),Sangeet Natak Akademi

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Tillana. Award (1957).
Q9. Which of the following awards
was received by Pandit Birju Q12. Who among the following
Maharaj in 1986? Kathak dancers of India founded the
SSC CGL July 2023 KADAMB Centre for Dance in 1964?
(a) Padma Bhushan SSC CGL July 2023
(b) Padma Vibhushan (a) Kumudini Lakhia
(c) Sangeet Natak Akademi (b) Rohini Bhate
(d) Padma Shri (c) Sitara Devi
Ans: b (d) Shovana Narayan
Solution: Ans: a
 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award Solution:
(1964).  Kumudini Lakhia established
Padma Vibhushan (1986), the KADAMB Centre for Dance
Kalidas Samman (1987), in Ahmedabad, India in 1964.
Sangeet Natak Akademi (1989)  Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
National Film Award for Best for Dance -
Choreography - Awarded in Kathak(1982),Padma
2003 for the film "Devdas." Bhushan(2010).
Q13. Who was given the title of
Q10. The Raigarh Gharana is 'Hanjaba' by the Maharaj of Manipur
associated with which of the for reviving Manipuri dance?
following dance forms? SSC CGL July 2023
SSC CGL July 2023 (a) Bipin Singh
(a) Kathak (b) Charu Malhar
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(d) Darshana Jhaveri devotional music (bhajans and
Ans: a abhangs).
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 Kishori Amonkar was a Fellowship (2011) and Fukuoka
renowned Hindustani classical Asian Culture Prize (2004).
music vocalist. He is from  Pandit Ravishankar (Sitarist),
Jaipur Gharana.  Aamar Ali khan (Indian Actor),
 Pandit Kishan Maharaj (Tabla
Q15.Who among the following player).
Indian musicians was a part of a Q17. Abdul Karim Khan was the
band named 'Planet Drum' along exponent of which school of
with Mickey Hart, Sikiru Adepoju, Hindustani Music?
and Giovanni Hidalgo, whose first SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
album received the 1992 Grammy (a) Jaipur Gharana
Award for Best World Music Album, (b) Gwalior Gharana
which was the first Grammy in this (c) Delhi Gharana
category? (d) Kirana Gharana
SSC CGL 19/04/2022 [Afternoon] Ans.(d)
(a) Bhimsen Joshi Solution:
(b) Zakir Hussain  Abdul Karim Khan was the
(c) RaviShankar founder and exponent of the
(d) Hari prasad Chaurasia Kirana Gharana school of
Ans:b Hindustani music. He
Solution: introduced Hindustani Khayal
 Zakir Hussain is the tabla
singing and Indian classical
virtuoso. music.
 Bhimsen Joshi is known for the
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gharana; founder: Haddu Khan, Sangeet Natak Akademi
Hassu Khan and Nathu Khan). Fellowship (1954).
 Jaipur gharana (founder:  Bismillah Khan (Shehnai
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Akademi Award (1987), Rajiv Award (1993), Sangeetha
Gandhi Excellence Award Kalasikhamani award (1996).
(1991), Indira Priyadarshini Q21. Bimbavati Devi is an exponent
Award (1994), Madhya Pradesh of which Indian dance form?
Government's Kalidas Samman SSC CGL 02/12/2022 (2nd Shift)
(2006). (a) Chhau
 Shovana Narayan, Kumudini (b) Manipuri
Lakhia and Sunayana Hazar - (c) Kathakali
Kathak. (d) Odissi
Q19. Who among the following was Ans: b
the guru of Pandit Ravi Shankar? Solution:
SSC CGL 01/12/2022 (3rd Shift)  Bimbavati Devi is the exponent
(a) Bismillah Khan of Manipuri dance form. Some
(b) Amjad Ali Khan of other Manipuri dancers: Guru
(c) Ali Akbar Khan Bipin Singh, Rajkumar Singhjit
(d) Allaudin Khan Singh, Charu Sija Mathur.
Ans.(d)  Kathakali (Kerala):
Solution: Kalamandalam Ramankutty
 Allauddin Khan (Sarod player) Nair, Kalamandalam Gopi,
was the guru of Pandit Ravi Madavoor Vasudevan Nair,
Shankar. Milena Salvini.
 He was the founder of modern  Odissi (Odisha): Kelucharan
Maihar gharana. He was Mohapatra, Sonal Mansingh.
awarded the Padma Bhushan  Chhau (Odisha, Chhattisgarh,
(1958) and the Padma Jharkhand, West-Bengal).
Vibhushan (1971) Sangeet

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known as a pioneering dance Choodamani Award by Sri
educationist and a prominent Krishna Gana Sabha (1986),
Mohiniyattam exponent? Kalidas Samman (1987), Lata
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2006), Sangeet Natak Akademi Natak Akademi Award (1975),

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Award (1994), Padma Bhushan Nritya Vilas honor (1977),
(2013). Madhavi Mudgal (Odissi Padma Shri (1984). Vishwa
dancer). Shagun Bhutan (Odissi Unnyyan Samsad (1989).
Dancer), Mohanrao Maharashtra Gaurav Puraskar
Kallianpurka (Kathak dancer). (1990), Man Patra honor
Q23.Birju Maharaj was awarded (Kathak Kendra, Jaipur in
which of the following awards in 1993). All India Bhuwalka
2012 ? Award (2005) and the
SSC CGL 02/12/2022 (4th Shift) Hanumant Award (2008).
(a) Sangam Kala Award
(b) Filmfare Award
(c) National Film Award
(d) Sangeet Natak Akademi Award
Ans: c
Solution:
 Pandit Birju Maharaj was an
exponent of the Lucknow
'Kalka-Bindadin " Gharana of
Kathak dance in India.
 Awards and Honours: National
Film Award for Best
Choreography for Unnai
Kaanaathu (2012), Filmfare
Award for Best Choreography
(2016), Sangeet Natak Akademi
Award (1964), Padma

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Series 35 m to the east of Point E. In which
direction is Point B with respect to Point F?
Q.1)- Seven people, A, B, C, D, E, F and G, 1. North-east 2. North-west
are sitting in a straight row, facing north. 3. South-west 4. West
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is written as ‘DFWFLK’ and ‘BISHOP’ is 2. Only conclusion 1 follows
written as ‘ELVELM’. How will 3. Neither conclusion 1 nor 2
‘MATTER’ be written in that language? follows
1. QEWQBO 2. PEXQCO 4. Both conclusions 1 and 2 follow
3. QDWQCO 4. PDWQBO
Q.10)- Select the number from among the
Q.4)- Which of the following terms will given options that can replace the question
replace the question mark (?) in the given mark (?) in the following series.
series? NLJ, JHF, FDB, BZX,? 363, 344, 325, 306, ?
1. XUT 2. YUX 1. 293 2. 285
3. YVW 4. XVT 3. 291 4. 287

Q.5)- If 1ˢᵗ January 2017 was Sunday, then Q.11)- Select the number from among the
what day of the week was on 1ˢᵗ January given options that can replace the question
2016? mark (?) in the following series.
1. Thursday 2. Sunday 63, 78, 108, 153, ?
3. Friday 4. Saturday 1. 185 2. 207
3. 213 4. 193
Q.6)- Three of the following four letter-
clusters are alike in a certain way and one is Q.12)- Salman starts from his office and
different. Pick the odd one out. drives 29 km towards South. Then he turns
1. GLP 2. BEJ right and drives 16 km, again he turns right
3. KNS 4. QTY and drives 29 km. Finally he turns right and
drives 13 km. At what distance is he from
Q.7)- Point A is 30 m to the east of Point B. his start point in a straight line?
Point C is 43 m to the south of Point A. 1. 29 km 2. 13 km
Point C is 45 m to the east of Point D. Point 3. 3 km 4. 16 km

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Q.13)- Which of the following interchange
of numbers (not digits) would make the Q.2)- Which letter-cluster will replace the
given equation correct? 14 × 4 ÷ 10 + 10 – question mark (?) to complete the given
20 = 2 series?
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Q.6 1 Q.7 2 Q.8 1 Q.9 1 Q.10 4

Q.11 3 Q.12 3 Q.13 1 Q.14 1 Q.15 1

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Paper Folding:
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statements to be true, even if they seem to
be at variance with commonly known facts,
decide which of the conclusions logically
follow(s) from the statements.
Statements: 3.
Some chairs are holders.
Some holders are bottles.
Some bottles are chairs.
Conclusions:
I. All chairs are bottles. 4.
II. All bottles are chairs.
III. All holders are bottles. Q.5)- If ‘+’ means ‘× ‘, ‘−‘ means ‘÷’, ‘÷’
IV. All holders are chairs. means ‘+’, ‘×’ means ‘−’, then what is the
1. Both conclusions I and II follow.
value of the following expression?
2. Both conclusions III and IV follow. 19 + 72 – 3 × 56 ÷ 65 =?
3. None of the conclusions follow. 1. 465 2. 401

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Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then
Q.6)- Select the set in which the numbers performing mathematical operations on 1
are related in the same way as are the and 3 is NOT allowed)
numbers of the given set. (NOTE: (25, 30, 65)
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Q.11)- Select the option that indicates the
correct arrangement of the given words in a
logical and meaningful order.
1. Pulp 2. Paper 3. Notebook 4. Tree 5.
Stationery shop
1. 4 1 2 3 5 2. 3 4 1 5 2
1. 2. 3. 2 1 4 3 5 4. 1 4 2 5 3

Q.12)- Nitin departs from his home and

walks 45 m towards the east. He then turns
left and walks 48 m. He turns left again and
3. 4. walks 27 m. He takes a final left turn and
walks 55 m. How far is he from a pole
Q.8)- Three of the following four letter- which is exactly 7 m to the south of his
clusters are alike in a certain way and one is home?
different. Pick the odd one (Assume that all the turns are 90° turns
out. only.)
1. XLQ 2. QEJ 1. 16 m 2. 28 m
3. ZNS 4. WKO 3. 31 m 4. 18 m

Q.9)- Select the set in which the numbers Q.13)- Which of the following numbers will
are related in the same way as are the replace the question mark (?) in the given
numbers of the given sets. (NOTE : series? 2, 9, 37, 149, ?, 2389
Operations should be performed on the 1. 648 2. 542
whole numbers, without breaking down the 3. 597 4. 646
numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 –
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third word in the same way as the second third word in the same way as the second
word is related to the first word. (The words word is related to the first word.
must be considered as meaningful English (The words must be considered as
words and must not be related to each other meaningful English words and must not be
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Mathematical Operation sixth number in the same way as the first
number is related to the second number and
the third number is related to the fourth
Q.1)- Select the correct combination of number.
mathematical signs that can sequentially 1444 : 38 :: 1225 : 35 :: ? : 47
replace ‘%’ and balance the following 1. 2162 2. 1369
equation. 3. 1024 4. 2209
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given options that can replace the question
3. ̶ , +, ÷, ×, =, + 4. ̶ , +, ÷, =, ×, + mark (?) in the following series.
23, 34, 45, 56, 67, ?
Q.2)- Seven people, A, B, C, D, E, F and G, 1. 79 2. 76
are sitting in a straight row, facing north. 3. 77 4. 78
Only 2 people sit to the left of E. G is an
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immediate right of F. Only 3 people sit sixth number in the same way as the first
between G and F. A sits to the immediate number is related to the second number and
left of D. the third number is related to the fourth
Who sits to the immediate right of E? number.
1. G 2. D 133 : 7 :: 247 : 13 :: ? : 19
3. F 4. A 1. 242 2. 399
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proposals on time.
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knowing the truth" as 'truth' here 4. reserve a table for tomorrow
requires a definite article. Ans : b
Q3. An lion is the most ferocious of all SOLUTION: Replace 'call' with 'called'
animals. to maintain past tense throughout the
1. is the most sentence.
2. all animals. Q8. She always / invite me / to / dinner.
3. ferocious of 1. invite me
4. An lion 2. She always
Ans : d 3. to
SOLUTION: Replace 'An lion' with 'A 4. dinner
lion'. 'An' is used before vowel sounds, Ans : a
and 'lion' begins with a consonant sound. SOLUTION: : Replace 'invite' with
Q4. Darshan wished he hadn't / went to 'invites' because 'She' is a singular
the theme park / in the first place. subject and requires a singular verb.
1. No error Q9. I think Jeremy will not / have save
2. Darshan wished he hadn't enough money / by the time / the year
3. went to the theme park ends.
4. in the first place 1. have save enough money
Ans : c 2. I think Jeremy will not
SOLUTION: Replace 'went' with 'gone' 3. the year ends
because after 'had' we use the past 4. by the time
participle form of the verb. Ans : a

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'have saved'. After 'have', we use the wildlife populations at peril.
past participle form of the verb. 1. which include interfering
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really busy. / I'll call you later. Q16. Mr. Ram Kumar, the cashier are /
1. I'll call you later on temporary withdrawal / from service.
2. I can't talk right now 1. from service
3. I am being really busy 2. Mr. Ram Kumar, the cashier are.
4. No error 3. No error
Ans : c 4. on temporary withdrawal
SOLUTION: Replace 'I am being' with Ans : b
'I am'. The verb "be" doesn't take a SOLUTION: Replace 'are' with 'is'
continuous form in this context. because the subject (the cashier) is
Q13. Aniket lives (A) / in the small singular.
apartment (B) / in the suburbs (C). Q17. “Do you want to join us for
1. B lunch?" / "I'm sorry / my physics class
2. No error will start at 1 p.m. / and doesn't finish till
3. A 3 p.m."
4. 1. Do you want to join us for
lunch?
Ans : a 2. and doesn't finish till 3 p.m.
SOLUTION: : Replace 'the small 3. my physics class will start at 1
apartment' with 'a small apartment'. 'The' p.m.
is definite, but there's no specific 4. I'm sorry
apartment referenced earlier, so 'a' is Ans : c
more appropriate. SOLUTION: Replace 'doesn't finish'
Q14. The present-century threats to our with 'won't finish' to keep the tense
environment, / which include interfering consistent.
species, ailments, pollution and / a Q18. Sky appears blue / as it absorbs /
all colours and / reflects only blue.

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2. all colours and 2. had expect
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3. Pritha will been cooking time
4. before you 4. No error
Ans : c Ans : d
SOLUTION: Replace 'will been SOLUTION: No error.
cooking' with 'will have been cooking'. Q27. Hardik's horoscope says / that the
Q22. The Dutta company has being stars / will be exercised / a benign
making new school bags sinçe the influence on his life.
lockdown commenenced. 1. Hardik's horoscope says
1. since 2. a benign influence on his life
2. commenced 3. will be exercised
3. has not 4. that the stars
4. being Ans : c
Ans : d SOLUTION: The verb 'exercised'
SOLUTION: Replace 'has being doesn't fit here. It should be "will
making' with 'has been making'. exercise".
Q23. It was (A) / by a chance (B) / he Q28. I had gone to Siliguri before I go to
saw a movie in a theatre (C). Raiganj.
1. A 1. had
2. No error 2. gone
3. B 3. go
4. C 4. before
Ans : b Ans : c
SOLUTION: Remove 'a' before 'chance'. Solution: Replace "go" with "went". The
Q24. My students / had expect / correct phrase should be "before I went
guidance from my end.

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consistency. 4. because we have been used to
Q29. He will return in a hour. Ans : c
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4. for a opportunity Q1. We must remember that what we
Ans : d teach our children is what we
Solution: Replace "a opportunity" with inculcate in them.
"an opportunity". Use "an" before words 1. import
that begin with a vowel sound. 2. inspire
Q32. If things were not going to be 3. instill
normal / after the pandemic, mankind 4. endanger
will / have to accept the New Normal. Answer: 3 - instill
1. no error Explanation: "Instill" means to
2. If things were not going to be
gradually introduce or establish an
normal
3. have to accept the New Normal idea in a person's mind. In the
4. after the pandemic, mankind will context of teaching children, it
Ans : b implies the process of imparting
Solution: Replace "were" with "are". values or knowledge.
The correct phrase should be "If things
are not going to be normal". Q2. She had an ability to persuade
Q33. This will be most difficult of / the others.
adjustments we have to make / because 1. outrage
we have been used to / spending a lot on 2. halt
guests. 3. suppress
1. the adjustments we have to 4. impress
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2. spending a lot on guests

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4. want win 4. revealing
Answer: 1 - want to win Answer: 1 - cheating
Explanation: The subject "boys and Explanation: "Cheating" is the
the teacher" is plural, so the correct appropriate word here, indicating
verb form is "want" to match the deceptive behavior.
plural subject.
Q9. The goods were taken on a
Q5. We all should help each other. public career.
1. help each one 1. courier
2. help one another 2. carryer
3. No substitution 3. carrier
4. help mutually 4. carier
Answer: 2 - help one another Answer: 3 - carrier
Explanation: "Help one another" is a Explanation: "Carrier" refers to a
more precise and idiomatic way of person or thing that carries or
expressing mutual assistance. transports goods, which fits the
context.
Q6. The frog adopts itself to live both
in water and on land. Q10. It is reported that she has win a
1. No substitution prize money of ten lakhs at a reality
2. frog adepts itself show.
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4. she has won
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Principles. Answer: 1 - aware of
1. methods to sympathise Explanation: The correct phrase is
2. procedures of free mind "aware of," which means having
3. concepts of liberty knowledge or consciousness of a fact.
4. symbols of victory
Answer: 3 - concepts of liberty Q16. The river (flowing) under the
Explanation: The correct phrase is bridge.
"concepts of liberty," which aligns 1. is flow
with the goals of freedom and social 2. is flowed
welfare sought during the Indian 3. flows
independence movement. 4. was flow
Answer: 3 - flows
Q13. Carolina opened a savings Explanation: The verb "flows" is the
account to save money for later. correct choice here to describe the
1. for a cold day ongoing action of the river.
2. for a hot day
3. for a rainy day Q17. They have disposed all the old
4. for a sunny day books.
Answer: 3 - for a rainy day 1. disposed on
Explanation: The expression "for a 2. disposed by
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4. disposed out

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Explanation: The correct phrase is city.
"disposed of," which means to get rid
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on, as well as an increase in per it rains," which is a conditional
capita income. statement.
1. existing calamities
2. living conditions Q23. Please ask the dog to get of my
3. diving techniques couch
4. dining categories 1. get off mine
Answer: 2 - living conditions 2. get off my
Explanation: "Living conditions" is 3. No substitution
the most suitable phrase to describe 4. get of mine
the improvement in people's daily Answer: 2 - get off my
lives and the provision of basic Explanation: The correct phrase is
necessities. "get off my," which instructs the dog
to leave the couch.
Q20. Last week's rain ravaged the
whole city.
1. retracted
2. ruined
3. rescinded
4. reaffirmed
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severely damaged or destroyed, blue satin saree.
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3. as beautiful as
4. very beautiful as Ans: d
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4. cents: plural of cent, a unit of 2. in a nutshell: summarized briefly
money 3. a hard nut to crack: a problem that
is hard to solve or a person who is
Q3. She reminds me always that I difficult to understand
_________ to be a little more careful. 4. in a pink: not a common phrase,
SSC CGL JULY 2023 possibly an error or means in good
1. have health
2. had
3. must Q6. The gradual _______ (curtail) in the
4. has expenditures made them tensed.
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Ans: a 1. indent
Solution: 2. insinuate
1. have: to possess something 3. increase
2. had: past form of 'have' 4. innate
3. must: indicating obligation Ans: c
4. has: third person singular present Solution:
of 'have' 1. indent: to make an order or request
for goods
Q4. Mr. Khanna is quite ________ 2. insinuate: to suggest or hint slyly
(callous) towards the victims of 3. increase: to become larger
earthquake. 4. innate: inborn or natural
SSC CGL JULY 2023
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2. rationalistic writer.
3. unsympathetic SSC CGL JULY 2023

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2. carer something in a way that enhances
3. career or improves it
4. carrier
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1. sustainable: able to be maintained 1. cheeky
over the long term 2. cheek
2. considerable: notably large in size 3. cheque
or extent 4. chick
3. reasonable: fair and sensible
4. respectable: regarded by society to Ans: c
be good, proper, or correct Solution:
1. cheeky: impudent or irreverent,
Q9. He was complimented for his typically in an endearing or
appearance. His shirt ________ his amusing way
trousers perfectly. 2. cheek: the side of the face below
SSC CGL JULY 2023 the eye
1. commented 3. cheque: a written order to a bank
2. competed to pay a stated sum from the
3. complement drawer's account
4. complemented 4. chick: a baby bird, especially a
young chicken
Ans: d
Solution: Q12. The police were on high alert on
1. commented: to have given an account of the ______ convict who had
opinion or observation killed many people.
2. competed: to have taken part in a SSC CGL JULY 2023
contest 1. runaway
3. complement: something that 2. eloped
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Solution: 4. flock
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2. eloped: run away secretly in order 1. streak: a long thin line or mark
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of rabbits 3. talkative: inclined to talk a lot
4. decisive: settling an issue or
Q14. They saw the beautiful _______ of producing a definite result
the Gods in the Temples.
SSC CGL JULY 2023 Q17. Sweety has been ________ since
1. Idoles her painting won first prize.
2. Idles SSC CGL JULY 2023
3. Ideals 1. walking into the lion's den
4. Idols 2. walking on air
Ans: d 3. waiting in the wings
Solution: 4. walking on eggshells
1. Idoles: not a standard word, Ans: b
possibly an error or misspelling of Solution:
"idols" 1. walking into the lion's den: putting
2. Idles: not active or working oneself in a dangerous situation
3. Ideals: principles or standards of 2. walking on air: extremely happy
perfection one strives for 3. waiting in the wings: be nearby
4. Idols: an image or representation and ready to do something or to
of a god, used as an object of play a part
worship 4. walking on eggshells: be very
cautious or inoffensive
Q15. As cattle are to herd so are birds
to ________. Q18. They are playing songs so _______
SSC CGL JULY 2023 that the entire neighbourhood is
1. streak disturbed.
2. pack SSC CGL JULY 2023

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2. lord
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3. loud
4. loved SSC CGL 2023
Ans: c Q1. The company's board of directors
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2. ail: trouble or afflict in mind or

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body 'will announce' will change into 'will be
3. I'll: contraction of "I will" announced'.
4. isle: an island or peninsula, Q2. He won't receive any better choice
especially a small one than this from anywhere.
(a) Any better choice shouldn't be
Q20. The match schedule was disturbed received by him than this from
due to ________ rains. anywhere.
SSC CGL JULY 2023 (b) Any better choice won't be received
1. soothing by him than this from anywhere.
2. venerable (c) Any better choice wouldn't have
3. detestable received by him than this from
4. incessant anywhere.
Ans: d (d) Any better choice won't have been be
Solution: received by him than this from
1. soothing: having a gently calming anywhere.
effect Ans : b
2. venerable: accorded a great deal of Solution : The rule states that the verb
respect, especially because of age, 'won't receive' will change into 'won't be
wisdom, or character received'.
3. detestable: deserving intense Q3. Was the bag packed by Mary?
dislike (a) Do Mary pack the bag?
4. incessant: continuing without (b) Is Mary packing the bag?
pause or interruption
(c) Was Mary pack the bag?
(d) Did Mary pack the bag?
Ans : d
Solution : The rule for changing the
passive voice 'Was the bag packed' into
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active voice is to make the subject the (d) Were the return tickets to Dehradun
doer of the action. not bought by you?
Q4 Were the children not reading the Ans : d
books?. Solution : The rule for changing the
(a) Were the book not being read by the question 'Did you not buy' into passive

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negative form 'were not being read'. Ans : b

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(a) My tickets were stolen by who? past tense 'opened' will change into 'was

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yarn.

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followed by the verb in the appropriate (b) The kitten has been nudging the ball
tense. of yarn.
Q6. The little boy called up his best (c) The kitten was nudging the ball of
friend on his birthday. yarn.
(a) His best friend has been called up by (d) The kitten is nudging the ball of
the little boy on his birthday. yarn.
(b) His best friend was being called up Ans : c
by the little boy on his birthday. Solution : The rule for changing the
(c) His best friend was called up by the passive voice 'was being nudged' into
little boy on his birthday. active voice is to make the subject the
(d) His best friend is called up by the doer of the action.
little boy on his birthday.
Ans : c
Solution : The rule states that the simple Q11. She might have completed her
past tense 'called up' will change into research by that time.
'was called up' in passive voice. (a) Her research might be completed by
her by that time.
(b) Her research might had been
Q7. Did you not buy the return tickets completed by her by that time.
to Dehradun? (c) Her research might have been
(a) Had the return tickets to Dehradun completed by her by that time.
not bought by you? (d) Her research might have completed
(b) Were the return tickets to Dehradun by her by that time.
not being bought by you? Ans : c
(c) Was the return tickets to Dehradun Solution : The rule states that the verb
not bought by you?

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'might have completed' will change into laughing' will change into 'am being
'might have been completed'. laughed at' in passive voice.

Q12. By whom was the coffee made? Q16. The audience loved her
(a) Who has made the coffee? performance.

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'had been prepared' will change into 'had Ans : b
prepared' when made active. Solution : The rule states that the present
continuous tense 'is building' will
change into 'is being built' in passive
Q14.Darshan was laughed by his voice.
classmates Q18. He does not buy shirts.
(a) Darshana is laughed at by all her (a) Shirts were not been bought by him.
classmates. (b) Shirts are not brought by him.
(b) All her classmates will been laugh at (c) Shirts were not bought by him.
Darshana. (d) Shirts are not bought by him.
(c) All her classmates laughing at Ans : d
Darshana. Solution : The rule states that the present
(d) All her classmates laughed at simple negative 'does not buy' will
Darshana. change into 'are not bought' in passive
Ans : d voice.
Solution : The passive voice "is laughed
at" should change into the simple past
tense in active voice. Q19. The cards were being distributed
by her to her friends.
(a) The cards were been distributed to
Q15. She is laughing at me. her friends.
(a) I had been laughed by her. (b) Her friends were distributing the
(b) I have been laughed by her. cards for her.
(c) I was being laughed at by her. (c) Her cards were distributed by her
(d) I am being laughed at by her. friends.
Ans : d (d) She was distributing the cards to her
Solution : The rule states that the verb 'is friends.
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Ans : d Ans: d
Solution : The passive voice 'were being Solution:
distributed' should change into the The correct indirect form maintains the
simple past tense in active voice. verb 'will' and does not change the
pronoun 'you' to 'he'.

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Q20.Rohit is helping Reghu

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schedule yesterday ?"

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underwent a surgery the coming week. Ans: b

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(B) The doctor advises that it is better I

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underwent a surgery the following week. The verb tense changes from 'had
(C) The doctor advised me to undergo a informed' to 'did inform' and 'the day
surgery the following week. before' changes to 'yesterday' in the
(D) The doctor says that it is better I direct speech.
undergo a surgery the following week.
Ans: d
Solution: Q4. "Don't play on the grass, boys,
The verb tense remains the same as it's "she said.
in present tense, and 'next week' changes (A) She told the boys that they should
to 'the following week' in indirect not be playing on the grass.
speech. (B) She told the boys not to play on the
grass.
(C) She ordered the boys "Don't play on
Q2. The teacher asked the student the grass ."
when he would submit his assignment (D) She said to the boys that they should
(A) The teacher asked the student, " not play on the grass.
When would you submit his Ans: b
assignment? " Solution:
(B) The teacher asked the student , " The imperative 'Don't play' changes to
When would he submit his assignment ? 'not to play' in indirect speech.
"
(C) The teacher said to the student, "
When will you submit your assignment Q5. "What a terrible storm it is! " he
?" said.
(D) The teacher asked the student , " (A) He exclaimed that it will be a
When will you submit his assignment ? " terrible storm.

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storm. a lovely voice.
(C) He exclaimed that it was a terrible (C) He exclaimed that she had a very
storm. lovely voice.
(D) He exclaimed that it has been a (D) He exclaimed that she has a very

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Ans: d Q10. He said that I needn't wait there.

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Solution:

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The exclamation is correctly changed to (A) He said, " You needn't wait there.
a statement with 'was' to match the (B) He said, " I needn't wait here.
tense. (C) He said, "You needn't wait here."
(D) He said, "I needn't wait there."
Q7. The Chief Guest said, "It gives me great Ans: a
pleasure to be here this morning.” Solution:
The indirect statement is correctly
(A) The Chief Guest said that it gives it transformed into direct speech with the
great pleasure to be here that morning. same verb and pronoun.
(B) The Chief Guest showed his
pleasure.
(C) The Chief Guest said that gave me
SSC CGL 2022
Select the correct indirect form of the
great pleasure to be there that morning.
given sentence.
(D) The Chief Guest said that it gave
him great pleasure to be there that Q11. She said, "I am in no mood to
morning. work now."
1. She said that she has been in no mood
Ans: d
to work then.
Solution:
2. She said that she was in no mood to
The pronoun 'me' changes to 'him' and
work now.
'here' changes to 'there' in indirect
3. She said that she was in no mood to
speech.
work then.
4. She said that she has been in no mood
Q8. He said, "What a lovely voice she
to work now.
has”
Ans : c
(A) He exclaimed that she did not have a
Solution :
lovely voice.

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The verb tense changes from present to The modal verb "will" changes to
past and the time reference changes from "would" in indirect speech to maintain
"now" to "then" in indirect speech. the same tense.

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missing in there. persuaded his sister.

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Q13. She asked me why I had been

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smoking that day.

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1. She said to me, "Why are you

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SSC CGL 2023

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smoking today?" The following sentence has been split
2. She says to me, "Why were you into four segments. Identify the segment
smoking this day?" that contains an error.
3. She said to me, "Why you smoke Q1. Neetu have been / waiting for me /
today?" since 10 o'clock / in the morning.
4. She said to me, "Why were you 1. since 10 o'clock
smoking today?" 2. Neetu have been
Ans : d 3. in the morning
Solution : 4. waiting for me
The verb tense "had been" changes to Ans : a
"were" in the direct speech, and the time SOLUTION: Replace 'Neetu have' with
reference "that day" changes to "today". 'Neetu has' because Neetu is a singular
noun and we need a singular verb for a
singular noun.
Q14. She said to me, "The charlatan
Q2. After knowing truth, / the jury took
will be breaking into the safe."
the right decision / in the case.
1. She said to me that the charlatan will
1. After knowing truth
be breaking in the safe.
2. In the case
2. She said to me that the charlatan is
3. No error
breaking into the safe.
4. The jury took the right decision
3. She told me that the charlatan would
Ans : a
be breaking into the safe.
SOLUTION: It should be "After
4. She said to me that the charlatan can
knowing the truth" as 'truth' here
be breaking into the safe.
requires a definite article.
Ans : c
Q3. An lion is the most ferocious of all
Solution :
animals.

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2. all animals. 2. She always
3. ferocious of 3. to
4. An lion 4. dinner
Ans : d Ans : a

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SOLUTION: Replace 'An lion' with 'A SOLUTION: : Replace 'invite' with

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lion'. 'An' is used before vowel sounds, 'invites' because 'She' is a singular

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and 'lion' begins with a consonant sound. subject and requires a singular verb.

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the theme park / in the first place. enough money / by the time / the year

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3. went to the theme park 2. I think Jeremy will not

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because after 'had' we use the past SOLUTION: Replace 'have save' with

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participle form of the verb. 'have saved'. After 'have', we use the

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Q5. The availability of funds will be / past participle form of the verb.

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ensured if they all tried to / submit the Q10. Sajni had / interfere in / this

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2. The availability of funds will be 2. Sajni had

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3. submit the proposals on time 3. this matter

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4. No error 4. No error
Ans : a Ans : a
SOLUTION: Replace 'tried' with 'try' to SOLUTION: Replace 'interfere' with
maintain the parallel structure in the 'interfered'. After 'had', we use the past
conditional sentence. participle form of the verb.
Q6. He promised them / that he would Q11. I fell / asleep while / I read / the
sure repay / the loan urgently. book.
1. No error 1. I read
2. the loan urgently 2. the book
3. that he would sure repay 3. I fell
4. He promised them 4. asleep while
Ans : c Ans : a
SOLUTION: The word 'sure' should be SOLUTION: Replace 'read' with 'was
replaced with 'surely' to serve as an reading' to indicate ongoing action in the
adverb modifying the verb 'repay'. past.
Q7. Karan call the restaurant / to ask if Q12. I can't talk right now. / I am being
he could / reserve a table for tomorrow. really busy. / I'll call you later.
1. No error 1. I'll call you later
2. Karan call the restaurant 2. I can't talk right now
3. to ask if he could 3. I am being really busy
4. reserve a table for tomorrow 4. No error
Ans : b Ans : c
SOLUTION: Replace 'call' with 'called' SOLUTION: Replace 'I am being' with
to maintain past tense throughout the 'I am'. The verb "be" doesn't take a
sentence. continuous form in this context.
Q8. She always / invite me / to / dinner.

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Q13. Aniket lives (A) / in the small Q17. “Do you want to join us for
apartment (B) / in the suburbs (C). lunch?" / "I'm sorry / my physics class
1. B will start at 1 p.m. / and doesn't finish till
2. No error 3 p.m."
3. A 1. Do you want to join us for

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Q14. The present-century threats to our consistent.

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environment, / which include interfering Q18. Sky appears blue / as it absorbs /

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species, ailments, pollution and / a all colours and / reflects only blue.

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putting wildlife populations at it absorbs all colours and' with 'The sky

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peril appears blue because it scatters shorter
4. No error wavelengths and'.
Ans : c
SOLUTION: The phrase 'a boiling Q20. She rarely approached nobody / to
temperature' is odd in this context. It talk about the problems / that she was
might be better as 'rising temperatures'. facing.
Ans : a
Q15. My mother said / that Ben will SOLUTION: She rarely approached
done / the assignment / today. nobody to talk about the problems that
1. today she was facing.
2. that Ben will done Error: Double negative. Replace
3. My mother said 'nobody' with 'anybody' or 'someone'.
4. the assignment Q21. Pritha will been cooking / the meal
Ans : b of your choice / before you / reach
SOLUTION: Replace 'will done' with home.
'will do'. 1. reach home
Q16. Mr. Ram Kumar, the cashier are / 2. the meal of your choice
on temporary withdrawal / from service. 3. Pritha will been cooking
1. from service 4. before you
2. Mr. Ram Kumar, the cashier are. Ans : c
3. No error SOLUTION: Replace 'will been
4. on temporary withdrawal cooking' with 'will have been cooking'.
Ans : b
SOLUTION: Replace 'are' with 'is'
because the subject (the cashier) is
singular.

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