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Limited-overs form: On cricket and the Indian team

India’s performance in the shorter formats of cricket is outstanding

India’s latest triumph in the ICC Champions Trophy carried an air of inevitability. In Sunday’s (March
9, 2025) final, they overcame a gritty New Zealand side by four wickets with an over to spare. As
fireworks lit up the Dubai sky and the 252-run target was chased down, the victory reaffirmed India’s
dominance in white ball cricket. Across 24 ICC tournament matches — including the 2023 ODI World
Cup, the 2024 T20 World Cup, and the Champions Trophy — Rohit Sharma’s men have secured 23
wins, an astounding 95.83% success rate. Stationed in Dubai for three weeks due to the Indian
government’s refusal to allow play in Pakistan, the official host, India benefited from a fixed venue
and minimal travel fatigue. However, their success was not merely circumstantial — they executed
their plans with precision. Group stage wins against Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand, followed
by a semifinal triumph over Australia, set the stage for the final against the Black Caps. Despite
concerns about New Zealand’s history of upsetting India — most notably in the 2019 World Cup
semifinal — the Men in Blue handled the challenge adeptly.

On a sluggish pitch, India’s strategy of fielding four spinners proved decisive. Varun Chakaravarthy,
Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav stifled New Zealand’s scoring, though Mitchell
Santner’s team still managed a competitive 251 for seven. In a high-stakes final, scoreboard pressure
is always a factor, but Rohit’s composed 76 set the tone, and India’s deep batting line-up ensured a
comfortable finish. While India has faced setbacks in Test cricket, including losses to New Zealand at
home and Australia away, their limited-overs form remains formidable. The squad’s depth is evident
— Rishabh Pant was left out of the playing XI, while talents such as Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan
Kishan did not even make the squad. Contributions from Shreyas Iyer, K.L. Rahul, and Hardik Pandya
underscored the collective effort, while Mohammed Shami’s return offset the absence of the injured
Jasprit Bumrah. Virat Kohli’s consistency and Rohit’s leadership suggest that retirement is not
imminent for either stalwart, but selectors must look ahead to the 2027 ODI World Cup. Honest
assessments and strategic planning will be crucial to ensuring India’s sustained dominance in the
years to come. [Practice Exercise]

 Red/blue coloring of words in the sentence indicates subject verb relationship; where ‘red’
denotes ‘subject’ and ‘blue’ denotes ‘verb’.

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Vocabulary
1. Outstanding (adjective) – Excellent, 13. Secure (verb) – Obtain, Acquire, Achieve,
Exceptional, Remarkable, Superb, Ensure, Guarantee
Distinguished
14. Astounding (adjective) – Amazing,
2. Triumph (noun) – Victory, Success, Win, Astonishing, Stunning, Remarkable,
Conquest, Achievement Incredible

3. Air (noun) – Atmosphere, Aura, Vibe, 15. Station (verb) – Position, Place, Locate,
Feeling, Mood Deploy, Post

4. Inevitability (noun) – Certainty, 16. Refusal (noun) – Denial, Rejection, Decline,

Inexorability, Unavoidability, Rebuff, Repudiation
Predestination, Fate
17. Host (noun) – Organizer, Presenter,
5. Overcome (verb) – Conquer, Surmount, Anchor, Entertainer, Master of ceremonies
Defeat, Master, Prevail over

6. Gritty (adjective) – Determined, Resolute, 18. Venue (noun) – Location, Place, Site,
Courageous, Brave, Tenacious Setting, Ground

7. Spare (verb) – give (something of which 19. Minimal (adjective) – Minimum, Least,
one has enough) to (someone). Smallest, Negligible, Bare

8. Light up (phrasal verb) – Illuminate, 20. Fatigue (noun) – Tiredness, Exhaustion,

Brighten, Glow, Shine, Sparkle Weariness, Lethargy, Weakness

9. Chase down (phrasal verb) – Pursue, 21. Merely (adverb) – Only, Simply, Just,
Catch, Track, Hunt, Follow Solely, Purely

10. Victory (noun) – Win, Triumph, Success, 22. Circumstantial (adjective) – Incidental,
Conquest, Achievement Indirect, Secondary, Conditional,
Situational
11. Reaffirm (verb) – Confirm, Reassert,
Validate, Reinforce, Restate 23. Execute (verb) – Implement, Carry out,
Perform, Accomplish, Achieve
12. Dominance (noun) – Control, Supremacy,
Authority, Power, Command

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24. Precision (noun) – Accuracy, Exactness, 35. Set the tone (phrase) – Establish, Define,
Correctness, Clarity, Definiteness Initiate, Influence, Shape

25. Set the stage for (phrase) – Prepare, 36. Setback (noun) – Obstacle, Difficulty,
Arrange, Organize, Plan, Initiate Problem, Hindrance, Reversal

37. Formidable (adjective) – Powerful, Strong,

26. The Black Caps (noun) – New Zealand Impressive, Intimidating, Daunting
cricket team
38. Squad (noun) – Team, Group, Unit, Crew,
27. Upset (verb) – Defeat, Overcome, Surprise, Band
Shock, Trounce
39. Evident (adjective) – Clear, Obvious,
28. The Men in Blue (noun) – Indian cricket Apparent, Visible, Noticeable
team
40. Underscore (verb) – Emphasize, Highlight,
29. Adeptly (adverb) – Skillfully, Expertly, Stress, Accentuate, Reinforce
Proficiently, Competently, Efficiently
41. Offset (verb) – Counterbalance,
Compensate, Neutralize, Balance,
30. Sluggish (adjective) – Slow, Lethargic, Counteract
Inactive, Sluggish, Dull
42. Imminent (adjective) – Impending,
Approaching, Threatening, Near, Looming
31. Field (verb) – Deploy, Position, Arrange,
Organize, Line up

43. Stalwart (noun) – Supporter, Loyalist,

32. Decisive (adjective) – Conclusive,
Pillar, Mainstay, Champion
Definitive, Final, Critical, Crucial

44. Assessment (noun) – Appraisal, evaluation,

33. Stifle (verb) – Suppress, Restrain, Inhibit,
estimation, measurement
Constrain, Repress

45. Sustained (adjective) – Continuous,

34. Composed (adjective) – Calm, Collected,
Prolonged, Persistent, Steady,
Poised, Serene, Unruffled
Uninterrupted

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Summary of the Editorial

1. Dominance in Limited-Overs Cricket: India’s recent ICC Champions Trophy victory reaffirms their
supremacy in white-ball cricket, with a 95.83% success rate in 24 ICC tournament matches since 2023.

2. Champions Trophy Triumph: India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the final, chasing down
252 runs with an over to spare, showcasing their composure under pressure.

3. Consistent Performance: Under Rohit Sharma’s leadership, India has won 23 out of 24 ICC tournament
matches, including the 2023 ODI World Cup and 2024 T20 World Cup.

4. Favorable Conditions: Stationed in Dubai due to political reasons, India benefited from a fixed venue
and minimal travel fatigue during the Champions Trophy.

5. Strategic Execution: India’s success was not circumstantial; they executed their plans meticulously,
defeating Bangladesh, Pakistan, New Zealand, and Australia en route to the final.

6. Overcoming New Zealand: Despite New Zealand’s history of upsetting India, the Men in Blue handled
the challenge adeptly in the final.

7. Spin Dominance: India’s strategy of fielding four spinners on a sluggish pitch stifled New Zealand’s
scoring, restricting them to 251 for seven.

8. Rohit Sharma’s Leadership: Rohit’s composed 76 in the final set the tone, highlighting his importance
as a leader and batsman.

9. Batting Depth: India’s deep batting lineup ensured a comfortable chase, with contributions from
Shreyas Iyer, K.L. Rahul, and Hardik Pandya.

10. Squad Depth: The team’s strength is evident, with players like Rishabh Pant, Suryakumar Yadav, and
Ishan Kishan not making the playing XI or squad.

11. Bowling Resilience: Mohammed Shami’s return offset the absence of the injured Jasprit Bumrah,
maintaining the team’s bowling balance.

12. Test Cricket Struggles: Despite setbacks in Test cricket, India’s limited-overs form remains formidable,
highlighting their adaptability across formats.

13. Stalwarts’ Consistency: Virat Kohli’s consistent performances and Rohit Sharma’s leadership suggest
both players will continue contributing for years.

14. Future Planning: Selectors must focus on strategic planning and honest assessments to ensure India’s
dominance continues, especially with the 2027 ODI World Cup in mind.

15. Global Benchmark: India’s success in limited-overs cricket sets a high benchmark for other teams,
emphasizing their depth, strategy, and execution.

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Practice Exercise: SSC Pattern Based

1. What is the tone of the passage? [Editorial page]
A. Nostalgic
B. Analytical and celebratory
C. Cynical
D. Despairing
2. What is the main theme of the passage?
A. India’s decline in Test cricket
B. New Zealand’s dominance over India in global tournaments
C. Excessive travel fatigue affecting India’s performance
D. India’s success in limited-overs cricket and the need for future planning
3. What was one of the key factors contributing to India’s success in the ICC Champions
Trophy 2025?
A. Luck and favorable umpiring decisions
B. The advantage of playing all matches in Dubai without travel fatigue
C. Weak performances from other teams in the tournament
D. India’s well-executed strategies and team depth
4. What was India’s win percentage in ICC tournaments mentioned in the passage?
A. 90%
B. 95.83%
C. 85%
D. 92.5%
5. Who played a crucial role in restricting New Zealand’s runs with spin bowling?
A. Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya
B. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli
C. Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav
D. Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav
6. Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the following sentence.
Sachin Tendulkar was an indispensable member of the Indian cricket team in his days
A. Essential
B. Optional
C. Motivational
D. Functional
7. Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined word.
At times, David behaves in a very obdurate manner to kids
A. obstinate
B. envious
C. amiable
D. trusting

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8. Select the correct spelling to fill in the blank.

Definitions of _________ are subjective to various interpretations.
A. sovereignty
B. suvereignty
C. soverenty
D. sovereinity
9. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in active voice.
He was given a reward for his contribution by the Governor.
A. The governor gave him a reward for his contribution.
B. Rewarded by the governor, as he contributed along.
C. For his contribution, he was rewarded by the governor.
D. The governor rewarded him
10. Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A. Admit
B. Atempt
C. Guilty
D. Agree
11. Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Select the option that
arranges the sentences in the correct logical sequence to form a meaningful and coherent
paragraph.
a. It regulates the operation of all body organs and protects the body and mind from
becoming unbalanced as a result of negative circumstances and unhealthy lifestyles.
b. It only requires frequent practice of the proper body motions and breathing techniques.
c. The physical benefits of yoga can be enjoyed for a lifetime without risk or injury.
d. It regulates the relationship between the body, the intellect, and the spirit.
A. b, a, c, d
B. a, b, c, d
C. d, a, b, c
D. c, b, d, a
12. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Dealing with things in a practical and sensible way
A. Sceptic
B. Pragmatic
C. Cynic
D. Stoic
13. Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that
contains an error.
Deepak is studying B.tech. at IIT Delhi to become the engineer
A. b.tech. at IIT Delhi
B. to become
C. the engineer

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D. deepak is studying
14. The following sentence has been divided into four segments. Identify the segment in
which the article has been used INCORRECTLY.
Master Sam / is a heaviest / boy in / grade twelve
A. is a heaviest
B. grade twelve.
C. master Sam
D. boy in
15. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Sharat is always ______ about showing up for work because he believes that tardiness
gets us nowhere
A. drowsy
B. selective
C. patient
D. punctual
16. Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
That which is no longer in existence
A. Extinct
B. Destroyed
C. Vanished
D. Removed
17. Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given
sentence.
Nina has not yet learned how to straighten up and fly right.
A. forget the wrongdoings of the others
B. remember the past and prepare for the future
C. improve her absurd behaviour and act seriously
D. be professional in flying the aircraft
18. Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Hostile
A. Doubtful
B. Incoherent
C. Eager
D. Friendly
19. Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Cascade
A. Arcade
B. Arden
C. Criticise
D. Waterfall
20. Select the option that expresses the given sentence in passive voice.

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We have to say little in this matter.

A. In this matter, little is to be said.
B. Little had to be said in this matter.
C. In this matter, little must be said.
D. Little has to be said in this matter.
Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and
select the most appropriate option, in the questions that follow, to fill in each blank.
A dance which is created or choreographed and performed according (1)___________ the
tenets of the Natya Shastra is called a classical dance. The two broad (2)____________ of
classical dancing are the tandava and the lasya. Power and force are typical of the tandava;
grace and delicacy of the lasya. Tandava is (3)_______________ with Shiva, and lasya with
Parvati. Dance which is pure movement is called nritta, and dance which is
(4)_______________ in nature is called nritya. A dancer, in the classical tradition, has to
have years of training before he or she can begin to perform on the stage. The four main
(5)_____________ of classical dancing in India are : Bharat Natyam, Kathakali, Manipuri,
Kathak .Bharat Natyam is the oldest and most popular dance-form of India.
21. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
A. to
B. with
C. of
D. For
22. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
A. aspects
B. criteria
C. options
D. display
23. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.
A. renovate
B. flourished
C. informed
D. associated
24. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.
A. haphazard
B. commodious
C. interpretative
D. aegetative
25. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5
A. functions
B. schools
C. characters D. terminologies

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Answers
1. B 2. D 3. D 4. B 5. C 6.A 7. A 8. A 9. A 10. B 11.D
12. B 13.C 14.A 15.D 16.A 17.C 18.D 19.D 20.D 21.A 22.A
23. D 24.C 25. B [Practice Exercise]
Explanations
1. B) Analytical and celebratory
The passage provides detailed analysis of India's strategies, performances, and statistics,
highlighting the team's dominance. It also adopts a celebratory note by emphasizing India's
triumphs and successes.
A: The passage does not look back wistfully at the past; rather, it focuses on current
achievements and future prospects.
C: There is no underlying skepticism or negative judgment about the team's successes.
D: The tone is not pessimistic; the passage celebrates India's victories and plans for the future.
2. D) India's success in limited-overs cricket and the need for future planning
The passage highlights India's dominant run in recent limited-overs tournaments (ODIs and
T20s) and emphasizes the importance of looking ahead to maintain this success.
A: The passage briefly mentions setbacks in Tests, but the main focus is on India's success in
limited-overs formats, not a comprehensive decline in Tests.
C: The passage notes minimal travel fatigue due to playing in one venue, so this is not the
central theme.
B: While the passage references New Zealand's past upset in the 2019 World Cup, it primarily
discusses India's consistent victories, not New Zealand's dominance.
3. D) India's well-executed strategies and team depth
The passage highlights India's success as a result of precise execution of strategies, a strong
squad, and effective use of spinners.
A: The passage does not mention luck or umpiring as a reason for India's victory.
B: While playing in Dubai minimized travel fatigue, the passage emphasizes that India's success
was not merely circumstantial but due to planning and execution.
C: Other teams, like New Zealand, performed well, making the final competitive. India's victory
was due to its own strengths rather than weak competition.
4. B) 95.83%
The passage states that India won 23 out of 24 matches in recent ICC tournaments, resulting in
a 95.83% success rate.
A: 90% is lower than the actual percentage mentioned in the passage.
C: 85% is not supported by any data in the passage.
D: 92.5% is close but not accurate.
5. C) Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav

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The passage clearly states that India's strategy of using four spinners-Varun Chakaravarthy,
Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav-was crucial in restricting New Zealand's
scoring.
A: Bumrah was injured, and Hardik Pandya is an all-rounder, not a primary spinner.
B: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are batsmen, not bowlers.
D: Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav are not bowlers; they were either left out of the XI or
not part of the squad.
6. A) Indispensable (adjective) – Absolutely necessary, crucial, vital, essential. अननवामय
Synonym: Essential (adjective) – Absolutely necessary, extremely important, crucial.
अत्मावश्मक
 Optional (adjective) – Available as a choice but not obligatory. वैकल्पऩक
 Motivational (adjective) – Providing motivation or encouragement. प्रेयणादामक
 Functional (adjective) – Designed to be practical and useful, working in a specific way.
कामायत्भक
7. A) Obdurate (adjective) – Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action,
inflexible, unyielding, obstinate. हठी
Appropriate meaning : Obstinate (adjective) – Stubborn, unwilling to change, inflexible. ल्जद्दी
 Envious (adjective) – Feeling or showing envy, jealous. ईर्षमायरु
 Amiable (adjective) – Friendly, pleasant, kind-hearted. मभरनसाय
 Trusting (adjective) – Showing or feeling confidence in someone or something,
believing. बयोसेभॊद
8. A) The correct spelling of ‘suvereignty’ is ‘sovereignty,’ which means "supreme power or
authority" (सवोच्च सत्ता मा अधधकाय).
9. A) The governor gave him a reward for his contribution.
Passive Voice को Active Voice भें फदरने के मरए (Subject + Verb + Object) का प्रमोग ककमा जाता है ।
वाक्म ‘He was given a reward for his contribution by the Governor’ को Active Voice भें फदरते
सभम Subject ‘the Governor’ को वाक्म की शरु
ु आत भें यखा जाता है । Verb ‘was given’ को Active
Voice भें फदरकय ‘gave’ ककमा जाता है, औय Object ‘him’ को वाक्म भें शामभर ककमा जाता है ।
To convert Passive Voice into Active Voice, the structure (Subject + Verb + Object) is used. In
the sentence ‘He was given a reward for his contribution by the Governor’, the subject ‘the
Governor’ is placed at the beginning, the verb ‘was given’ is changed to ‘gave’, and the object
‘him’ is added.

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10. B) The incorrect spelling is ‘Atempt’. The correct spelling is ‘Attempt’, which means "to make
an effort to achieve or complete a task" (प्रमास कयना).
11. D) c, b, d, a
d starts the paragraph as it introduces yoga's core purpose: "It regulates the relationship
between the body, the intellect, and the spirit," setting the foundation for the subsequent
explanations.
a follows d, elaborating on how yoga "regulates the operation of all body organs" and
"protects the body and mind," connecting to the idea of maintaining balance and regulation
introduced in the first sentence.
b comes next, providing additional detail on how yoga can be practiced: "It only requires
frequent practice of the proper body motions and breathing techniques." This sentence
logically builds on the previous explanation by describing the practical aspect of practicing
yoga.
c concludes the paragraph, summarizing the benefits: "The physical benefits of yoga can be
enjoyed for a lifetime without risk or injury," tying the discussion together by emphasizing the
long-term and safe benefits.
12. B) Pragmatic (adjective) – Dealing with things in a practical and sensible way व्मावहारयक
 Sceptic (noun) – A person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions सॊदेहवादी
 Cynic (noun) – A person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest
rather than acting for honorable reasons ननॊदक
 Stoic (noun) – A person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their
feelings or complaining धैमव
य ान
13. C) ‘the engineer" के स्थान ऩय "an engineer" का प्रमोग होगा क्मोंकक Deepak कई इॊजीननमयों भें से
एक फनने की कोमशश कय यहा है । "an" का प्रमोग उन singular countable nouns के साथ होता है जो
ककसी सभूह भें से एक होते हैं। महाॉ 'engineer' एक साभान्म ऩेशे का ल्जक्र कय यहा है , न कक ककसी ववशेष
व्मल्क्त का, इसमरए "an engineer" सही है ।
"an engineer" will be used instead of "the engineer" because Deepak is trying to become one
of many engineers. "An" is used with singular, countable nouns that are unspecified or one
among a group. Here, "engineer" refers to the profession in general, not a specific person, so
"an engineer" is correct.
14. A) is a heaviest' के फदरे 'is the heaviest' का प्रमोग होगा क्मोंकक superlative degree (heaviest) से
ऩहरे 'the' article का प्रमोग होता है, 'a' का नहीॊ। जैस—
े He is the tallest boy in the class.
'is the heaviest' will be used instead of 'is a heaviest' because before the superlative degree
(heaviest), the article 'the' is used, not 'a'. Like— He is the tallest boy in the class.

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15. D) Punctual' का use होगा क्मोंकक "punctual" का अथय होता है सभम ऩय उऩल्स्थत होना। वाक्म भें कहा
गमा है कक शयत काभ ऩय उऩल्स्थत होने को रेकय हभेशा सभम के ऩाफॊद यहते हैं, क्मोंकक वे भानते हैं कक
दे य से आना हभें कहीॊ नहीॊ रे जाता। इसमरए 'punctual' महाॉ सही है। जफकक 'drowsy' का अथय है उनीॊदा
होना, 'selective' का अथय है चन
ु ाव कयने वारा, औय 'patient' का अथय है धैमव
य ान, जो इस context भें सही
नहीॊ हैं।
'Punctual' will be used because it means being on time. The sentence mentions that Sharat is
always mindful about showing up for work, believing that tardiness (being late) doesn't lead to
success. Therefore, 'punctual' is the correct option. Whereas 'drowsy' means sleepy, 'selective'
means being choosy, and 'patient' means being calm, which don't fit this context.
16. A) Extinct (adjective) – No longer in existence ववरुप्त
 Destroyed (adjective) – Ruined or wrecked. नर्षट ककमा हुआ
 Vanished (adjective) – Disappeared suddenly and completely. गामफ हुआ
 Removed (adjective) – Taken away or eliminated. हटामा हुआ
17. C)improve her absurd behaviour and act seriously
'straighten up and fly right' एक idiomatic expression है , ल्जसका अथय है कक ककसी को अऩना गरत
व्मवहाय सुधायना चाहहए औय गॊबीयता से काभ कयना चाहहए। मह phrase दस
ू यों की गरनतमों को बूरने
मा ववभान उडाने से सॊफॊधधत नहीॊ है।
'improve her absurd behaviour and act seriously' is the correct option because 'straighten up
and fly right' is an idiom meaning to correct one's misbehavior and act responsibly. It does not
refer to forgetting others' wrongdoings or flying an aircraft.
18. D) Hostile (adjective) – Unfriendly, antagonistic, aggressive, belligerent. शत्रत
ु ाऩण
ू य
Antonym: Friendly (adjective) – Kind, pleasant, supportive, showing friendship. मभत्रवत
• Doubtful (adjective) – Uncertain, unsure, skeptical. सॊहदग्ध
• Incoherent (adjective) – Unclear, confusing, lacking connection. असॊगत
• Eager (adjective) – Enthusiastic, keen, excited, impatient. उत्सक
ु
19. D) Cascade (noun) – A small waterfall, especially one of several that fall in stages down a steep
rocky slope. जरप्रऩात
Synonym: Waterfall (noun) – A flow of water falling from a height, a cascade. झयना
 Arcade (noun) – A covered passage with arches along one or both sides. भेहयाफदाय
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 Garden (noun) – A piece of ground used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables.
फगीचा
 Criticise (verb) – To express disapproval of someone or something. आरोचना कयना
20. D) Little has to be said in this matter.
Active Voice को Passive Voice भें फदरने के मरए (Object + Auxiliary Verb + to be + Past Participle
+ Additional Information) का प्रमोग ककमा जाता है । वाक्म ‘We have to say little in this matter’ को
Passive Voice भें फदरते सभम Object ‘little’ को वाक्म की शुरुआत भें यखा जाता है । Verb ‘have to
say’ को Passive Voice भें फदरकय ‘has to be said’ ककमा जाता है ।
To convert Active Voice into Passive Voice, the structure (Object + Auxiliary Verb + to be + Past
Participle + Additional Information) is used. In the sentence ‘We have to say little in this
matter’, the object ‘little’ is placed at the beginning, and the verb ‘have to say’ is changed to
‘has to be said’. The phrase ‘in this matter’ remains unchanged at the end.
21. A) ‘To' का use होगा क्मोंकक महाॉ "according to" एक phrase है , ल्जसका अथय है "के अनुसाय।" मह
phrase इस फात को फताती है कक कोई चीज़ कुछ ववशेष ननमभों के अनुसाय की जा यही है । इस sentence
भें 'Natya Shastra' के मसद्ाॊतों के अनुसाय नत्ृ म फनाने औय प्रस्तुत कयने की फात हो यही है, इसमरए 'to'
सही उत्तय है। With' का अथय होता है "साथ भें ," जो context भें कपट नहीॊ फैठता। 'Of' का अथय होता है
"का/की," जो इस phrase के साथ use नहीॊ होता। 'For' का अथय है "के मरए," जो "according to" के साथ
grammatically incorrect है ।
'To' will be used because "according to" is a phrase meaning "as per." It indicates that
something is being done following specific rules. In this sentence, it talks about creating and
performing a dance according to the tenets of the Natya Shastra, making 'to' the correct
answer. 'With' means "along with," which doesn't fit the context. 'Of' means "belonging to,"
but it doesn't grammatically pair with "according."'For' means "for the sake of," which doesn't
suit this phrase grammatically.
22. A) Aspects' का use होगा क्मोंकक "aspects" का अथय होता है ककसी चीज़ के ववमबन्न ऩहरू मा हहस्से। इस
वाक्म भें , classical dancing के दो broad aspects के फाये भें फात की जा यही है—ताॊडव औय रास्म, जो
नत्ृ म के दो भहत्वऩूणय ऩहरू हैं। इसमरए 'aspects' सही ववकपऩ है । 'Criteria' का अथय है भाऩदॊ ड मा भानक,
जो महाॉ context भें कपट नहीॊ होता क्मोंकक मह नत्ृ म के ऩहरओ
ु ॊ की फात नहीॊ कय यहा है । 'Options' का
अथय है ववकपऩ, जो इस वाक्म के सॊदबय भें उऩमक्
ु त नहीॊ है क्मोंकक महाॉ ववकपऩों की फात नहीॊ हो यही है ।
'Display' का अथय है प्रदशयन, जो महाॉ नत्ृ म के दो ऩहरुओॊ का सही वणयन नहीॊ कयता है।
Aspects' will be used because it refers to different facets or parts of something. The sentence
talks about the two broad aspects of classical dancing—tandava and lasya, which represent the

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two major facets of dance. Thus, 'aspects' is the correct choice here.'Criteria' means standards
or principles, which do not fit in this context as the sentence does not refer to any standards.
'Options' means choices, but the sentence is not about alternatives or choices, making it
unsuitable.'Display' means an exhibition or show, which does not correctly describe the two
facets of classical dancing, making it incorrect for this context.
23. D) Associated' का use होगा क्मोंकक "associated" का अथय है ककसी चीज़ का ककसी अन्म चीज़ के साथ
जुडा हुआ होना। वाक्म भें मह कहा जा यहा है कक "ताॊडव मशव के साथ जुडा हुआ है ", इसमरए 'associated'
इस सॊदबय भें सही ववकपऩ है। 'Renovate' का अथय है नवीकयण कयना, जो इस सॊदबय भें गरत है ।
'Flourished' का अथय है सभद्
ृ होना, जो महाॉ कपट नहीॊ फैठता। 'Informed' का अथय है जानकायी दे ना, जो
इस सॊदबय भें उऩमक्
ु त नहीॊ है ।
'Associated' will be used because it means something that is connected or linked to another.
The sentence mentions that tandava is associated with Shiva, so 'associated' fits the context
well. 'Renovate' means to renew or restore, which doesn't fit here. 'Flourished' means to
prosper or grow, which is unrelated in this context. 'Informed' means to provide information,
which is not relevant in this sentence.
24. 'C) Interpretative' का use होगा क्मोंकक इसका अथय है ककसी चीज़ की व्माख्मा कयना मा उसके फाये भें
सभझ फनाना, जो महाॊ नत्ृ म के सॊदबय भें उऩमुक्त है। वाक्म भें कहा गमा है कक मह नत्ृ म "व्माख्मा" से
सॊफॊधधत है , इसमरए 'Interpretative' सही है । जफकक 'Haphazard' का अथय है अव्मवल्स्थत,
'Commodious' का अथय है सुववधाजनक, औय 'Vegetative' का अथय है वनस्ऩनत मा ननल्र्षक्रमता से
सॊफॊधधत, जो इस सॊदबय भें कपट नहीॊ फैठते।
'Interpretative' will be used because it means explaining or making sense of something, which
fits the context of dance being expressive in nature. The sentence mentions that the dance is
related to interpretation, so 'Interpretative' is correct. Whereas, 'Haphazard' means
disorganized, 'Commodious' means spacious or convenient, and 'Vegetative' means related to
plants or inactivity, which do not fit in this context.
25. B) 'Schools' का use होगा क्मोंकक महाॊ चाय भुख्म classical dance forms की फात की जा यही है।
"School" का अथय होता है ककसी ववशेष प्रणारी मा शैरी भें प्रमशक्षऺत कयने वारा स्थान, जैसे नत्ृ म की
ववमबन्न शैमरमाॉ। जफकक 'Functions' का अथय है कामय मा उद्देश्मों, 'Characters' का अथय है चरयत्र, औय
'Terminologies' का अथय है तकनीकी शब्दावरी। मह ववकपऩ इस context भें कपट नहीॊ होते हैं। महाॉ
classical dance forms की फात हो यही है , इसमरए "schools" सही ववकपऩ है ।
'Schools' will be used because it refers to systems or styles, especially in the context of
classical dance forms. On the other hand, 'Functions' means roles or purposes, 'Characters'
means personas, and 'Terminologies' refers to specialized words. These do not fit the context

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where different classical dance forms are mentioned. Hence, 'schools' is the most appropriate
option here.

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