The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. "were available".

Key Points

• The sentence's subject is "Nothing but some pens. The main subject is singular ("Nothing"), requiring a singular verb for agreement.
• The correct verb form should match the singular subject "Nothing," hence "was" instead of "were" to reflect the singular nature of the main subject.
• [Noun + Preposition + Noun or noun phrase (singular or plural) + Verb will be considered as per the noun which is before the preposition.] 
  • For example: "Children in the park play enthusiastically."
• Confusion often arises from the part following "but". But can be used as a preposition and as a conjunction.

Therefore, the correct answer is- ​"Nothing but some pens was available."

Important Points

• 'But' can be used in two forms One is as a Conjunction and another is as a Preposition.
• As a conjunction it means लेकिन
• As a preposition it means 'except' के अलावा

The correct answer is 'me to eat'.

Key Points

• The mistake in the initial sentence is the usage of the pronoun 'I' instead of 'me'.
• The objective form 'me' should be used after a preposition ('for', in this case), not the subjective form 'I'.
• The correct phrase should be 'me to eat', as in "The meal was too spicy for me to eat."
• Therefore, 'me to eat' accurately completes the sentence and corrects the initial grammar error.

Therefore, the correct answer is ‘Option 1’.

Additional Information

• 'I eating' is grammatically incorrect because 'I' should not follow the preposition 'for'.
• 'Me eating' changes the verb form and does not fit the intended sentence structure.
• 'No improvement' is not the correct response because the original sentence was grammatically incorrect.

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. "hit the bullseye".

Key Points

• What should contextually fit in the blank: Achieving exactly what was aimed or intended.
• hit the bullseye: To achieve something with precision or get exactly what was aimed for (बिल्कुल सही लक्ष्य प्राप्त करना)
• This idiom is most fitting as it conveys the idea of achieving an objective precisely and perfectly, which is winning the championship despite the challenges faced.

Therefore, the correct answer is "hit the bullseye".

Complete Sentence: Their team hit the bullseye by winning the championship against all odds.

Additional Information

• missed the boat: To miss an opportunity (एक अवसर को चूक जाना)
• jumped the gun: To start something too early (किसी चीज को बहुत जल्दी शुरू कर देना)
• bit more than he could chew: To take on a task that is way too big (अपनी क्षमता से अधिक कार्य ले लेना)

The correct answer is Option (b) Psychosis.

Key Points

• Psychosis: An emotional disturbance; a severe mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality (साइकोसिस).
• Example: Patients with psychosis may experience hallucinations or delusions.

Therefore, the correct answer is - The correct answer is Option (b) Psychosis.

Additional Information

• Cardiogram: A record of heartbeats (कार्डिओग्राम).
• Neurosis: A mild mental disorder characterized by anxiety and obsessive thoughts (न्यूरोसिस).
• Psychiatry: The branch of medicine dealing with mental disorders (साइकेट्री)

The correct answer is: A mutual exchange of favours or benefits

Key Points

• The idiom "You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours" means that if someone helps or does a favour for you, you should reciprocate by helping or doing a favour for them in return. (यदि कोई आपकी मदद करता है या आपके लिए कोई उपकार करता है, तो आपको बदले में उसकी मदद करके या उस पर उपकार करके उसका प्रतिदान देना चाहिए)
• It implies a mutual exchange of assistance or favours, suggesting a cooperative and mutually beneficial relationship where each party supports the other.
  • Example: If you help me with my project, I'll make sure to assist you with yours— you scratch my back, and I'll scratch yours.

​Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

The correct answer is 'is colder than'.

Key Points

• The problem area in the original sentence is the comparative form 'is cold than'.
• The correct form would be 'is colder than' to compare the coldness of the weather in two different places.
• The sentence should be "The weather in New York is colder than that in Chicago."
• Therefore, 'is colder than' is the correct phrase to use for this sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is ‘Option 1’.

Additional Information

• 'Is as cold than' does not follow the grammatical rule for comparison.
• 'Is cold then' changes the comparison to a time reference, which does not fit the context.
• 'No improvement' is incorrect since the sentence initially was grammatically incorrect.

The correct answer is 'Peaceful'.

Key Points

• 'Tranquil' means free from disturbance; calm. (शांत)
  • Example: The tranquil environment of the library was suitable for study.
• The correct synonym 'Peaceful' means free from disturbance; tranquil. (शांत)
  • Example: The peaceful surroundings were perfect for a picnic.
• Hence, the correct synonym is 'Peaceful'.

Therefore, the correct answer is “Option 2”.

Additional Information

• 'Chaotic' means in a state of complete confusion and disorder. (अराजक)
• 'Noisy' refers to making or given to making a lot of noise. (शोरदार)
• 'Clamorous' means making a loud and confused noise. (कोलाहलपूर्ण)

The correct answer is Option 4) i.e. anything

Key Points

• The sentence is referring to the cost of going into the museum.
• "Anything" is used to refer to an indefinite or unspecified amount or quantity of something.
• "Somebody" is used to refer to an unspecified or unknown person.
• "Anybody" is used to refer to any person without regard to identity.
• "Nobody" is used to refer to no person or persons.

Therefore, the correct answer is 4) anything.

Additional Information

• "Somebody" means an unknown or unspecified person.
• "Anybody" means any person without regard to identity.
• "Nobody" means no person or persons.

The correct answer is: Outdated or old information

Key Points

• The idiom "yesterday's news" is used to refer to something that is no longer current, relevant, or interesting. (कुछ ऐसा जो अब वर्तमान, प्रासंगिक या दिलचस्प नहीं है)
• It suggests that the subject was once noteworthy or in the public's attention but has since become outdated or forgotten.
  • Example: After the new scandal emerged, the previous controversy became yesterday's news, overshadowed by the latest developments.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.

The correct answer is "Regicide".

Key Points

• The one-word substitute for "the killing of a king" is "Regicide".
• "Regicide" refers to the act of killing a king or the killing of a reigning monarch. (राज-हत्या)
  • Example: The rebels committed regicide by assassinating the king during a grand ceremony.
• Hence, the correct answer is "Regicide".

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 4".

Additional Information

• Genocide: It refers to the killing of a whole race. (नरसंहार)
• Homicide: It refers to the killing of a human being. (मानव हत्या)
• Suicide: It refers to the killing of oneself. (आत्महत्या)