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April 24, 2024 SSC CGL MAINS 2024: MOCK TEST – 57 How to attempt this test in online mode through App and website Step – 01 Download the app from the Play store /app store. (Search – English Madhyam) Step - 04 Step - 03 Step - 02 Step - 05 ENGLISH MADHYAM Page 1  April 24, 2024 SSC CGL MAINS 2024: MOCK TEST – 57 SSC CGL MAINS 2024: MOCK TEST – 57 1. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active / passive) form of the given sentence. Two children were shot dead by a psychopath during the California music festival A. Two children were being shot dead by a psychopath during the California music festival. B. Two children are shot dead by a psychopath during the California music festival. C. A psychopath during the California music festival was shooting dead two children. D. A psychopath shot dead two children during the California music festival. 2. In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech. Farah said to her aunt, “I am studying contemporary art.” A. Farah told her aunt that she was study contemporary art. B. Farah told her aunt that she is studying contemporary art. C. Farah told her aunt that she had been studying contemporary art. D. Farah told her aunt that she was studying contemporary art. 3. select the best express synonym of the highlighted phrase The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal town, leaving behind a trail of destruction and despair. A. Create order B. Cause destruction or ruin C. Repair damages D. Improve conditions 4. Direction: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word. They viewed the misuse of the holy book as nothing less than sacrilege. A. Officious B. Circumvent C. Reverence D. Disparate 5. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. One who is blamed for the mistakes of others A. Philanthropist B. Drunkard C. Scapegoat D. Dereliction 6. Select the most appropriate option to replace the underlined word in the given sentence Many noticeable people were present at the function. A. No replacement required B. notworthy C. celebrity D. notable 7. From among the words given in bold, select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the following sentence The sergeant filled out the questionnair after enjoying a daiquiri in her absence. A. sergeant B. questionnair C. daiquiri D. absence 8. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. ENGLISH MADHYAM Page 2  April 24, 2024 SSC CGL MAINS 2024: MOCK TEST – 57 Indian enterpreneurs are making waves(A)/throughout the world; their ideas(B)/and technical knowledge are yielded(C)/unprecedented growth in income and employment. (D) A. Indian enterpreneurs are making waves B. throughout the world; their ideas C. and technical knowledge are yielded D. unprecedented growth in income and employment. 9. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A) The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 to end poverty, reduce inequality and build more peaceful, prosperous societies by 2030. B) The SDGs cannot be achieved without the realisation of child rights. C) Also known as the Global Goals, the SDGs are a call to action to create a world where no one is left behind. D) As world leaders work to deliver on the 2030 promise, children around the globe are standing up to secure their right to good health, quality education, a clean planet and more. A. ABDC B. ADCB C. ACBD D. ADBC 10. select the best express synonym of the highlighted phrasal verb In response to the escalating tension, the government decided to dial down its military presence in the region. A. Making it louder B. Increasing the intensity C. Reducing or lowering it D. Maintaining the status quo 11. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank Howard tried to speak but all that came out was an __________, squeaky gargle. A. implausible B. sincere C. easy D. inarticulate 12. select the best express synonym of the highlighted phrase As the CEO of the embattled corporation, she found herself in the eye of the storm, facing intense scrutiny from both the public and the press. A. He was praised for his quick response. B. He was in a calm and relaxed situation. C. He was at the center of controversy and under intense scrutiny. D. He was unaware of the ongoing issues. 13. Select the most appropriate homonym to fill in the blank. I was sent to bed without any _____________ A. Supper B. Super C. Superb D. Soupier 14. Direction: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the highlighted word. The prodigal son returned home after squandering his entire inheritance. A. Catholic B. Frugal C. Credulous ENGLISH MADHYAM Page 3  April 24, 2024 SSC CGL MAINS 2024: MOCK TEST – 57 D. Denizen 15. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Sometimes, even one good ________ can make a big impact on both the person doing it and the person receiving it. A. deal B. dwell C. drill D. deed 16. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active / passive) form of the given sentence. Popular monuments will be kept open till 9 p.m. A. They had kept popular monuments open till 9 p.m. B. They are keeping popular monuments open till 9 p.m. C. They will keep popular monuments open till 9 p.m. D. They will be keeping popular monuments open till 9 p.m. 17. select the best express synonym of the highlighted phrase The hiker found herself on a cliff, teetering on the edge of the steep drop, with nowhere to go but down. A. In a safe place B. Dangerously close to disaster C. Enjoying a scenic view D. Resting comfortably 18. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If I was the king, (A)/I would change the face(B)/of my country. (C)/no error(D) A. If I was the king, B. I would change the face C. of my country. D. no error 19. Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word. A diminutive figure dressed in black A. Petite B. Expeditious C. Dangerous D. Fallacious 20. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. A) I was almost drowned a dozen times; was nearly boiled alive and just missed being cremated. B) Now, my well-being is simply the result of a careful and measured mode of living and perhaps the most astonishing thing is that three times in my youth I was rendered by illness a hopeless physical wreck and given up by physicians. C) More than this, through ignorance, and light-heartedness, I got into all sorts of difficulties, dangers and scrapes from which I extricated myself as by enchantment. D) But as I recall these incidents to my mind I feel convinced that my preservation was not altogether accidental. A. CADB B. BADC C. BCAD D. DCAB ENGLISH MADHYAM Page 4  April 24, 2024 SSC CGL MAINS 2024: MOCK TEST – 57 21. In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech. He said that something might be missing in there. A. He said, “Something may be missing in here.” B. He said, “Something had to be missing in there.” C. He said, “Something is been missing in here.” D. He said, “Something could be missing in here.” 22. In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech. Pallavi said, “I am going to bake a sponge cake tomorrow.” A. Pallavi said that I will bake a sponge cake the next day. B. Pallavi said that she would be baking a sponge cake tomorrow. C. Pallavi said that she is going to bake a sponge cake tomorrow. D. Pallavi said that she was going to bake a sponge cake the next day. 23. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A sacred song or hymn A. Psalm B. Deprecate C. Herbarium D. Gynecologist 24. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph. P) The prices of cooking gas, pulses and vegetables have registered a sharp rise Q) In recent years the prices of essential commodities have gone up sharply. R) The low-income groups and the salaried classes are the worst sufferers. S) Living has become quite a costly affair these days. A. RPSQ B. QSRP C. SRQP D. PQRS 25. select the best express synonym of the highlighted phrasal verb Due to environmental concerns, the city plans to phase out the use of coal in energy production by 2040. A. Increase the usage of coal. B. Continue using coal at current levels. C. Gradually eliminate the use of coal. D. Temporarily suspend coal usage. 26. Select the most appropriate option to replace the underlined word in the given sentence The staff member could not show off that day to the office as his ward was ill. A. cannot show off B. could not show up C. could not showed up D. cannot show up 27. The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. He admits that(A)/he is not following(B)/the instructions. (C)/no error(D) A. He admits that B. he is not following C. the instructions ENGLISH MADHYAM Page 5  April 24, 2024 SSC CGL MAINS 2024: MOCK TEST – 57 D. no error 28. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Tendency to escape from hard realities A. Bilingual B. Effervesce C. Escapism D. Equivocal 29. Choose the most appropriate option to change the voice (active / passive) form of the given sentence. Somebody feeds the stray dog daily A. Daily somebody has fed the stray dog. B. The stray dog was fed daily. C. The stray dog is fed daily by somebody. D. The stray dog will be fed daily. Comprehension In 1959, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, the first charter of its kind _____1_____ basic rights to all children below 18 years, with these words: “Mankind owes to the child the best it can give.” Yet, as is well-documented, children, because of their vulnerability, often become victims of abuse of power by the very people who are entrusted with their protection. The advancements in digital technologies have helped on many fronts, from registration of births, creating a legal identity to health care, but in its forward march, it should not _______2_______ on the rights integral to a _____3______ upbringing of a child. Leaning on a child’s fundamental right to privacy, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that children cannot be mechanically subjected _____4______ DNA tests in each and every case between warring parents as a shortcut to establishing infidelity. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate combinations of words 30. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1. A. Underscore B. Constraining C. Claiming D. Ensuring 31. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 2 A. Battle B. Trample C. Enforce D. Kindle 32. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 3 A. Injurious B. Harmonious C. Synchronous D. Laborious 33. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 4 A. In B. By C. With D. To Comprehension: Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow. In a first-ever count of its kind, a census has recorded an overwhelming disparity between rural and urban areas in terms of water bodies. The report highlights that cities and towns have less than 3 per cent of these reservoirs. Conducted by the Jal Shakti ministry, the survey included ENGLISH MADHYAM Page 6  April 24, 2024 SSC CGL MAINS 2024: MOCK TEST – 57 natural and human-made water repositories like ponds, tanks, and lakes. With nearly 7,50,00 water bodies, West Bengal tops the list. The country’s most populous state, Uttar Pradesh, is a distant second with about 2,50,000 repositories. At a time when stressed aquifers pose difficult ecological, economic and policy challenges — including for the government’s flagship scheme of providing drinking water to every household — the significance of this database cannot be overstated. With details on the size, encroachment status and storage capacity of the water bodies, the report could help policymakers arrive at informed decisions on matters as diverse as urban planning and rural employment generation schemes. The Centre has been conducting a census of minor irrigation structures every five years since 1986. Much of the data indirectly compiled from the population Census by government agencies has also focused on minor irrigation works. The irrigation-centred approach was, to an extent, a fallout of the inclination of successive governments to view tanks, ponds and canals as economic utilities, rather than critical resources for human and ecological well-being. In the past two decades, there have been some attempts at course correction. The UPA government, for instance, launched the Repair, Renovation and Restoration of Water Bodies scheme in 2005 and MGNREGA works have focussed on reviving traditional water bodies. But the lack of a comprehensive database has meant that these projects have not done sufficient justice to their objectives. The significance of the current study is underscored by the fact that it counted nearly five times the number of repositories enumerated by the last minor irrigation survey in 2013-14. The past studies did not have much data on urban centres. The enumeration of tanks, lakes and other water sources in cities and towns was left, largely, to civil society outfits and academic institutions. Such endeavours did provide valuable insights into the depletion of lakes in cities such as Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Srinagar and Bengaluru. The government’s entry into the field is sure to make the data richer. That said, such enumeration initiatives will not do adequate justice to their objectives if they remain top-down affairs. Making panchayats, municipalities and other local bodies the nodal points for future water body surveys as well as roping in civil society groups in the endeavour could help policymakers arrive at a better picture of the water crisis, and frame solutions. 34. Based on the passage, what could be a potential benefit of the water body census conducted by the Jal Shakti ministry? A. Providing a platform for water sports competitions B. Offering a recreational source for local communities C. Facilitating informed decisions on urban planning and rural employment generation D. Promoting tourism in areas with a high number of water bodies 35. Which of the following statements about the water body census is INCORRECT? A. The Jal Shakti ministry conducted the water body census. B. The census covered both natural and human-made water bodies. C. The water body census has been conducted regularly every five years since 1986. D. West Bengal has the highest number of water bodies among Indian states. 36. Which of the following best describes the tone of the passage concerning the water body census initiative? A. Appreciative B. Skeptical C. Critical D. Indifferent 37. According to the passage, what is the primary benefit of the water body census? A. To assess the quality of water in various water bodies. B. To identify the most suitable locations for building new water reservoirs. C. To enable policymakers to make informed decisions on urban planning and rural employment generation schemes. D. To study the impact of climate change on water resources. ENGLISH MADHYAM Page 7  April 24, 2024 SSC CGL MAINS 2024: MOCK TEST – 57 Rolling out the red carpet for Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his state visit to Washington, U.S. President Joseph Biden underlined his belief that the India-U.S. partnership will be one of the “defining relationships of the 21st century”, one that he has had a strong belief in as U.S. Vice-President in the Obama administration. The phrase mirrored the one used by U.S. President Barack Obama at the state banquet for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in 2009 — one of the “defining partnerships of the 21st century” — denoting the consistent strengthening of ties over the first two decades of the century. The visit by Mr. Modi, his first state visit to the U.S., has not disappointed votaries of the relationship. The two sides announced new deals involving high-end defence cooperation, semiconductor industry investments, and a partnership in quantum and advanced computing and AI. The deal for co- production of jet engines in India — White House called it “trailblazing” — will involve an unprecedented level of technology transfer. India’s decision to join the 11-nation mineral security partnership for critical minerals, where China has a global monopoly, and cooperation on critical and emerging technologies, particularly in clean energy, will strengthen future cooperation here. Finally, India’s move to sign on to the 27-nation Artemis Accords for cooperation in space exploration, and the NASA-ISRO partnerships for human spaceflight will also catapult India’s ambitions in the sphere. It is significant that areas of discord, such as the differences in policies towards Russia’s war in Ukraine, and confrontation with China, where New Delhi has been more diffident, were sidestepped. Perhaps more difficult to sidestep were increasingly loud questions over the state of democracy and human rights in India, which 75 U.S. members of the Congress raised in a letter to Mr. Biden. While some uber-liberal Democrat lawmakers took the extreme step of boycotting Mr. Modi’s address to the joint session of Congress, it would be harder to ignore the pointed words from Mr. Obama in an interview the same day, on India’s minority rights. Eventually, Mr. Modi’s response, in a rare press availability with Mr. Biden, dismissed some misgivings over his administration — he denied alleged discrimination against minorities and a crackdown on dissent. Rights issues are not a bilateral concern, and with his warm welcome, Mr. Biden made it clear he did not share the concern. If Mr. Modi wishes to address public concerns, however, he may find it more effective to make the case in a press conference on his return, emphasising his belief that “if there are no human values and there is no humanity, there are no human rights, then it cannot be called a democracy”. 38. In the context of the passage, which of the following best describes the purpose of Narendra Modi's state visit to the U.S.? A. To announce his candidacy for a global leadership position B. To argue against the 27-nation Artemis Accords C. To reinforce and strengthen the India-U.S. partnership D. To sever ties with China's global monopoly on critical minerals 39. According to the passage, all of the following are true about Narendra Modi's U.S. state visit EXCEPT that: A. It marked Modi's first state visit to the U.S. B. The two nations announced a variety of new deals, including in high-end defense cooperation and advanced computing. C. President Biden underscored the importance of the India-U.S. partnership in his statements. D. The visit resulted in an agreement between India and the U.S. for India to join the European Union. 40. Based on the passage, which of the following best represents the potential challenges Narendra Modi faced during his U.S. state visit? A. A confrontation with China. B. Concerns over the state of democracy and human rights in India. ENGLISH MADHYAM Page 8  April 24, 2024 SSC CGL MAINS 2024: MOCK TEST – 57 C. His administration's alleged discrimination against minorities and a crackdown on dissent. D. Both B and C 41. Which of the following statements regarding Narendra Modi's U.S. state visit and bilateral ties is INCORRECT? A. During Narendra Modi's U.S. state visit, areas of discord such as India's stance on Russia’s war in Ukraine and confrontation with China were openly discussed and debated. B. There was a question raised by 75 U.S. members of Congress over the state of democracy and human rights in India during Modi's visit. C. Some uber-liberal Democrat lawmakers chose to boycott Narendra Modi’s address to the joint session of Congress due to their concerns about human rights in India. D. Narendra Modi, during his press availability with Joe Biden, dismissed accusations of discrimination against minorities and a crackdown on dissent in India. Comprehension: Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow. This rabi season has been unusual, and not too great, for farmers — just like the last one. 2021-22 registered surplus rainfall every month from September to January. It was followed by the hottest ever March, with the mercury spike from the middle of the month singeing the wheat crop. This time, November to February had very little rain. Not only was it a dry winter, the country also recorded the hottest ever February, raising the spectre of March 2022 being repeated or even surpassed. As it turned out, temperatures didn’t soar that much, with the maximums at 30-33 degrees Celsius till mid-March and well within limits not to cause any yield losses. But then, it poured. All-India rainfall this month has so far been 24.4 per cent above the long period average and 245.5 per cent after March 16. And with the Met Department forecasting a fresh spell of rainfall and thunderstorm activity from Thursday evening, the woes from a wet March couldn’t be worse. In short, unseasonal rainfall has done to this year’s rabi crop what the sudden surge in temperatures did last year. Both happened after mid-March when the wheat in much of north and northwest India was in the grain development and filling stages. The extent of damage from the current rains is yet to be ascertained. It would be more in places where the rains were accompanied by hail and thunderstorms. The crop whose earheads are heavy with well- filled grains would be the most vulnerable to lodging or bending over from high-velocity winds. It’s not only wheat. Mustard, too, is still to be fully harvested. Even the harvested produce, normally kept in fields for 6-7 days to dry before threshing, is prone to damage or infestation by painted bug pests. There are also reports of damage to other crops — from grapes and mangoes to chilli, coriander and jeera — that were near to harvesting. The difference between now and last year is that producers are more likely to be affected than consumers. The main reason for it is global prices. The failure of the last rabi crop coincided with the supply disruptions that followed the war in Ukraine. Those disruptions have since eased and world food prices come off considerably from their March 2022 highs. Even a not- so-bumper rabi crop is unlikely to result in any resurgence of inflation. That should, however, not stop the government from undertaking an assessment of losses suffered by farmers and compensate them at the earliest. For the medium and long term, there is a need for better preparedness in tackling the challenges to agriculture from climate change. Heat waves and unseasonal rains are mere manifestations of that 42. What was the impact of rainfall during the November-February period on the rabi season? A. The rainfall was surplus and beneficial for the rabi crop. B. The rainfall was moderate and had no significant impact on the rabi crop. C. The rainfall was very low, resulting in a dry winter and causing damage to the rabi crop. D. The passage does not provide any information regarding the impact of rainfall during the November-February period on the rabi season. 43. Which crop is the most vulnerable to damage from the current rains? ENGLISH MADHYAM Page 9  April 24, 2024 SSC CGL MAINS 2024: MOCK TEST – 57 A. Wheat B. Mustard C. Mangoes D. Chilli 44. What is the impact of the failure of the rabi crop on consumers? A. Consumers are likely to be unaffected by the failure of the rabi crop. B. The failure of the rabi crop is likely to result in a resurgence of inflation. C. The failure of the rabi crop is likely to result in a decrease in food prices. D. The passage does not provide any information regarding the impact of the failure of the rabi crop on consumers. 45. What is the overall tone of the passage? A. Optimistic B. Pessimistic C. Neutral D. Humorous ENGLISH MADHYAM Page 10  April 24, 2024 SSC CGL MAINS 2024: MOCK TEST – 57 Answers 1. D 2. D 3. B 4. C 5. C 6. D 7. B 8. C 9. C 10. C 11.D 12.C 13. A 14.B 15.D 16.C 17.B 18.A 19.A 20.C 21.A 22.D 23.A 24.C 25. C 26.B 27.D 28.C 29.C 30.D 31.B 32.B 33.D 34.C 35.C 36.A 37. C 38.C 39.D 40.D 41.A 42.C 43.A 44.A 45.B Explanation 1. D) A psychopath shot dead two children during the California music festival. 2. D) Farah told her aunt that she was studying contemporary art. 3. B) Wreak havoc (phrase) – Cause destruction, devastate, destroy, ruin, damage तबाही मचाना 4. C) Sacrilege (noun) - Violation or misuse of something sacred, disrespectful behavior towards something considered holy or sacred. अपवित्रीकरण Antonym: Reverence (noun) - Deep respect for someone or something considered holy, sacred, or worthy of admiration. श्रद्धा  Officious (adjective) - Assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, intrusively enthusiastic in offering help or advice. परे शान करनेिाला  Circumvent (verb) - Find a way around (an obstacle), overcome (a problem or difficulty), bypass. दरककनार करना  Disparate (adjective) - Essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison. विषम, असंबद्ध 5. C) Scapegoat - One who is blamed for the mistakes of others बलल का बकरा  Philanthropist - One who love human kind लोकोपकारक  Drunkard - A person who is in the habit of drinking शराबी  Dereliction - Failing to discharge one’s duty, कर्त्तव्यच्यतु त 6. D) Noticeable (adjective) – Easily seen or noticed; clear or apparent. ध्यान दे ने योग्य Replacement: Notable (adjective) – Worthy of attention or notice; remarkable, eminent, distinguished. प्रमख ु  Notworthy (adjective) – This option appears to be a misspelling and doesn't convey the intended meaning  Celebrity (noun) – A famous person, especially in entertainment or sports. प्रलसद्ध व्यक्तत 7. B) The correct spelling of 'questionnair' is 'questionnaire' प्रश्नािली, सिेक्षण पत्र. 8. C) ‘yielded’ के बदले ‘yielding’ का प्रयोग होगा तयोंकक इस clause में ‘their ideas and technical knowledge’ active subject (doer), है , न कक passive subject (receiver), और active voice में ‘be + V4’ का प्रयोग होता है इस v4 का object ‘unprecedented growth’ हैं। 'yielding' will be substituted for 'yielded' because in this clause 'their ideas and technical knowledge' is the active subject (doer), not the passive subject (receiver), and in the active voice 'be + V4' is used. 9. C) ACBD The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 to end poverty, reduce inequality and build more peaceful, prosperous societies by 2030. Also known as the Global Goals, the SDGs are a call to action to create a world where no one is left behind. The SDGs cannot be achieved without the realisation of child rights. ) As world ENGLISH MADHYAM Page 11  April 24, 2024 SSC CGL MAINS 2024: MOCK TEST – 57 leaders work to deliver on the 2030 promise, children around the globe are standing up to secure their right to good health, quality education, a clean planet and more. 10. C) Dial down (phrasal verb) – Reduce, decrease, lower, diminish, turn down कम करना 11. D) inarticulate (adjective) – Mumbled, unclear, unintelligible, indistinct, unexpressive अस्पष्ट  Squeaky (adjective) – High-pitched, shrill, whiny, noisy, creaky ककककयाता  Gargle (noun) – an act or the sound of gargling. कुल्ला  implausible (adjective) – Unbelievable, unlikely, doubtful, dubious, questionable अविश्िसनीय 12. C) In the eye of the storm (phrase) – At the center of controversy, under scrutiny, in a critical situation, facing criticism, under pressure वििाद के केंद्र में 13. A) 'Supper' का use होगा तयोंकक "supper" का अर्त होता है रात का खाना। Sentence में कहा गया है कक "I was sent to bed without any _____________," इससे यह स्पष्ट है कक खाने की बात हो रही है । इसललए 'Supper' यहााँ सही है । 'Super' का अर्त है बहुत अच्छा या उत्कृष्ट, 'Superb' का अर्त है शानदार।  'Supper' should be used because it refers to an evening meal. The sentence says, "I was sent to bed without any _____________," which clearly indicates that it's talking about food. Therefore, 'Supper' fits here. Whereas, 'Super' means excellent or very good, 'Superb' means splendid, and 'Soupier' is an odd word that doesn't match the context at all. 14. B) Prodigal (adjective) – Wasteful, extravagant, spending money or resources freely and recklessly. खचीला Antonym: Frugal (adjective) – Sparing, economical, thrifty, not wasteful. ककफायती  Catholic (adjective) – Universal, all-encompassing, inclusive. कैर्ोललक  Credulous (adjective) – Gullible, easily convinced or influenced. भोला-भाला  Denizen (noun) – Inhabitant, resident, a person who regularly frequents a particular place. तनिासी 15. D) Good deed (phrase) – something good and helpful that someone does. अच्छा काम 16. C) They will keep popular monuments open till 9 p.m 17. B) On a cliff (phrase) – On the edge, at a critical point, on the brink, dangerously close to disaster खतरे की सीमा पर 18. A) ‘was’ के बदले ‘were’ का प्रयोग होगा तयोंकक present के unreal situation को व्यतत करने के ललए ‘if, as if, as through, if only, I wish, we wish’ के बाद आनेिाले Subject के सार् यदद ‘be’ किया का प्रयोग करना हो तो इसका केिल ‘were’ रूप प्रयोग में आता है , चाहेs subject ककसी भी number या person का तयों न हो; जैस-े If I were a bird, I would fly. I wish I were a king.  'was' shall be substituted for 'was' because if ,as if, as through, if only, I wish, we wish', if the verb 'be' is to be used with the subject that comes after 'if, I wish, we wish' to express the unreal situation of the present, then only the form 'were' is used, regardless of the number or person, the subject belongs to any number or person; Like If I were a bird, I would fly. I wish I were a king. 19. A) Diminutive (adjective) –Little, tiny, minuscule, miniature, small, petite छोटा  Expeditious (adjective) – Speedy, quick, prompt, swift, hasty चुस्त ENGLISH MADHYAM Page 12  April 24, 2024 SSC CGL MAINS 2024: MOCK TEST – 57  Dangerous (adjective) –Unsafe, hazardous, risky, treacherous, perilous खतरनाक  Fallacious (adjective) – Mistaken, misleading, deceptive, false, wrong ग़लत 20. C) BCAD Now, my well-being is simply the result of a careful and measured mode of living and perhaps the most astonishing thing is that three times in my youth I was rendered by illness a hopeless physical wreck and given up by physicians. More than this, through ignorance, and light- heartedness, I got into all sorts of difficulties, dangers and scrapes from which I extricated myself as by enchantment. I was almost drowned a dozen times; was nearly boiled alive and just missed being cremated. But as I recall these incidents to my mind I feel convinced that my preservation was not altogether accidental. 21. A) He said, “Something may be missing in here.” 22. D) Pallavi said that she was going to bake a sponge cake the next day. 23. A) Psalm – A sacred song or hymn भजन  Deprecate – To feel or express disapproval of something or someone तनरुत्सादहत करना  Herbarium – A place for the collection of dry plants सख ू ी िनस्पततयों का संग्राह  Gynecologist – One who treats female problems प्रसतू तशास्री 24. C) SRQP Living has become quite a costly affair these days. The low-income groups and the salaried classes are the worst sufferers. In recent years the prices of essential commodities have gone up sharply. The prices of cooking gas, pulses and vegetables have registered a sharp rise. 25. C) Phase out (phrasal verb) – Gradually discontinue or withdraw from use, eliminate, remove चरणबद्ध रूप से समाप्त करना 26. B)'could not show off' के बदले 'could not show up' का प्रयोग होगा तयोंकक यहााँ पर 'show off' का मतलब है "ददखािा करना" जबकक 'show up' का मतलब है "हाक्जर होना" क्जससे संदभत के अनस ु ार सही अर्त आएगा। इसके अलािा, िातय में "that day" के उल्लेख के कारण हमें समझ में आता है कक घटना भत ू काल में हुई र्ी, इसललए 'cannot' का प्रयोग नहीं होगा जो िततमान काल को दशातता है । जैस—े He could not show up to the meeting because he was sick.  'could not show up' will be used instead of 'could not show off' because 'show off' means "to flaunt or boast" while 'show up' means "to appear or arrive", which makes sense in the given context. Additionally, the mention of "that day" in the sentence indicates that the event occurred in the past, thus 'cannot', which is present tense, wouldn't be appropriate. Like— He could not show up to the meeting because he was sick. 27. D) No error. 28. C) Escapism – Tendency to escape from hard realities पलायनिाद  Bilingual – One who can speak two languages द्िैभावषक  Effervesce – Give off bubbles of gas बल ु बल ु े छोड़ना, उबाल आना  Equivocal – Of doubtful character or sincerity; dubious संददग्धार्त 29. C) The stray dog is fed daily by somebody. 30. D) Ensure (verb) – make sure, make certain, see to it सतु नक्श्चत करना  Underscore (verb) – Emphasize, highlight, stress, accentuate, underline, जोर दे ना  Constrain (verb) – Compel, force, coerce, press, वििश करना  Claim (verb) – to take lives of someone की जान लेना 31. B) Trample on (verb) – to treat (a person or her rights ) with disregard or contempt रौंदना ENGLISH MADHYAM Page 13  April 24, 2024 SSC CGL MAINS 2024: MOCK TEST – 57  Battle (verb) – Fight, combat, resist, withstand, stand up to सामना करना  Kindle (verb) – Spark, light, burn, ignite, जलाना  Enforce (verb) – cause (something) to happen by necessity or force; लागू करना 32. B) Harmonious (adjective) – Well-balanced, balanced, proportional; agreeable सस ु ग ं त  Injurious (adjective) – Harmful, damaging, detrimental, destructive, deleterious हातनकारक  Synchronous (adjective) – existing or occurring at the same time. एक सार् होनेिाला  Laborious (adjective) – Arduous, hard, heavy, strenuous, grueling कदिन 33. D) (be) Subject (to) (verb) – bring (a person) under one's control or jurisdiction, typically by using force. के अधीन होना In this context, "to" is the only preposition that grammatically fits with "subjected" in the phrase "subjected to DNA tests". 34. C) The passage states that "with details on the size, encroachment status and storage capacity of the water bodies, the report could help policymakers arrive at informed decisions on matters as diverse as urban planning and rural employment generation schemes." This indicates that the potential benefit of the water body census is to facilitate informed decisions on urban planning and rural employment generation (Option C). 35. C) The passage states that the Centre has been conducting a census of minor irrigation structures every five years since 1986, not a water body census. The water body census, which includes natural and human-made water bodies, is a more recent initiative conducted by the Jal Shakti ministry. Options A, B, and D are all accurate statements according to the passage. 36. A) Appreciative The passage discusses the water body census initiative and highlights its significance in understanding the disparity in water bodies between rural and urban areas. The author acknowledges the potential of the database in helping policymakers make informed decisions and mentions the government's entry in the field as a positive step. Thus, the tone of the passage is appreciative. 37. C) To enable policymakers to make informed decisions on urban planning and rural employment generation schemes. The passage emphasizes the significance of the water body census in providing a comprehensive database of water repositories. This information can help policymakers make informed decisions on various matters, including urban planning and rural employment generation schemes 38. C) To reinforce and strengthen the India-U.S. partnership The passage describes Narendra Modi's visit to the U.S. as a time to bolster the ties between the two countries. This is evident in the deals that were announced, including those related to high-end defence cooperation, semiconductor industry investments, a partnership in quantum and advanced computing and AI, and more. The passage does not indicate that Modi announced a candidacy for a global leadership position, argued against the Artemis Accords, or intended to sever ties with China's global monopoly on critical minerals. Rather, the decisions and partnerships formed during his visit were aimed at strengthening future cooperation with the U.S., making option C the most accurate answer. 39. D) "The visit resulted in an agreement between India and the U.S. for India to join the European Union." This is not stated in the passage. The passage talks about several developments that resulted from Narendra Modi's state visit to the U.S., including an emphasis on the India-U.S. partnership, the announcement of new deals, and India's decision to join the 11-nation mineral security partnership and the 27-nation Artemis Accords. However, there is no mention of any agreement for India to join the European Union. 40. D) Both B & C ENGLISH MADHYAM Page 14  April 24, 2024 SSC CGL MAINS 2024: MOCK TEST – 57 In the passage clearly mentioned about Concerns over the state of democracy and human rights in India and His administration's alleged discrimination against minorities and a crackdown on dissent. 41. A) According to the passage, areas of discord such as India's stance on Russia’s war in Ukraine and confrontation with China were "sidestepped" during Narendra Modi's visit. They were not openly discussed and debated. The remaining statements B, C, and D are accurate as per the passage. 42. C) The rainfall was very low, resulting in a dry winter and causing damage to the rabi crop. The passage states that November to February had very little rain, which resulted in a dry winter, and the country also recorded the hottest ever February, raising the spectre of March 2022 being repeated or even surpassed. 43. A) Wheat. The passage states that the crop whose earheads are heavy with well-filled grains would be the most vulnerable to lodging or bending over from high-velocity winds. It also mentions that even the harvested produce, normally kept in fields for 6-7 days to dry before threshing, is prone to damage or infestation by painted bug pests. 44. A) Consumers are likely to be unaffected by the failure of the rabi crop. The passage states that the failure of the last rabi crop coincided with the supply disruptions that followed the war in Ukraine, and those disruptions have since eased, and world food prices come off considerably from their March 2022 highs. Even a not-so-bumper rabi crop is unlikely to result in any resurgence of inflation. 45. B) Pessimistic The passage discusses the unusual and unfavorable weather conditions affecting the rabi season, such as surplus rainfall, hot temperatures, and unseasonal rains, which have caused damage to the crops. The passage also highlights the vulnerability of the crops and the need for better preparedness in tackling the challenges to agriculture from climate change. The overall tone of the passage is negative and pessimistic. 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