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<u><i>through the nose</i></u>: pay much more than a fair price.

"Serene" is an adjective that describes a state of calm, peace, or tranquility.

The verb rob is usually followed by of when it shows what is taken away from someone.

Structure: rob (person) of (thing stolen)

"called upon": call on somebody to do something.

<b>Correct answer: C</b> <ul> <li><b>(ii) Macaulay's Minute</b> (1835) is the earliest among the four.</li> <li><b>(iv) Wood's Dispatch</b> (1854) followed, shaping English education in India.</li> <li><b>(iii) Raleigh Commission</b> came next (early 20th century, before Sadler).</li> <li><b>(i) Sadler University Commission</b> (1917–18) is the latest.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Other options wrong because they place Wood's Dispatch or Raleigh Commission out of natural order relative to Macaulay and Sadler reports.</li> </ul>

Mizoram which is also known as the "Molassis basin" which is made up of soft unconsolidated deposits.

<b>Correct answer: D</b> - All of the above <ul> <li><b>Indian Opinion</b> was started by Mahatma Gandhi in 1903 while he was in South Africa.</li> <li><b>Harijan</b> began in 1933 to promote ideas of social reform and upliftment.</li> <li><b>Navjeevan</b> (Navjivan) was also started by Gandhi to publish his views and promote the freedom movement.</li> <li>Thus, Gandhi started all three newspapers at different times; hence, “All of the above” is correct.</li> </ul>

At the Dehradun U.P. Provincial Conference two months before Gaya, C.R. Das enunciated his famous formula that "Swaraj" must be for the "masses" and not for the "classes".

<b>Correct option: D</b> - <b>Ozone</b> <ul> <li>The <b>key concept</b> is ozone’s ability to absorb ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the stratosphere, protecting life on Earth.</li> <li>Ozone (O3) absorbs most of the Sun’s <i>harmful UV-C and UV-B</i> rays, reducing DNA damage and skin/eye harm.</li> <li>Formula: O2 + UV -> 2O (atomic) + O3 formation in the stratosphere helps shield us.</li> </ul> <b>Exam tip:</b> Remember “O3 = UV shield.” Other gases (O2, N2, CO2) do not provide significant UV protection. Why others are incorrect: They do not absorb UV effectively at relevant wavelengths like ozone does.

Anantapur District of Andra Pradesh in India.

"made the most of" is an idiom that means to use something to its fullest extent, to optimize or take full advantage of a situation or available resources.

<b>Question explanation</b> <ul> <li>Sentence: Competitors <b>around</b> the globe took part in the game.</li> </ul> <b>Why the correct answer is correct</b> <ul> <li><b>Around</b> + <i>the globe</i> = “worldwide/throughout the world.” It’s a fixed phrase meaning “in many parts of the world.”</li> </ul> <b>Why other options are wrong</b> <ul> <li>From the globe — incorrect; “from” shows starting point, not scope.</li> <li>Over the globe — unnatural; not common collocation here.</li> <li>Across the globe — acceptable in some contexts, but here <b>around</b> is the natural fit with “the globe”.</li> </ul>

<div class="ai-exp-block"> <b>Explanation:</b> <p>The correct answer is B: Aurobindo Ghose. He was a famous Indian revolutionary who later became a renowned spiritual thinker and reformer, commonly known as Sri Aurobindo. In his later life, he embraced meditation and yoga and is regarded as a Mahayogi (great yogi) for his teachings on integral yoga. The other options do not fit this description: Swami Dayananda Saraswati founded the Arya Samaj movement; Acharya Narendra Dev was a political leader and educationist. Thus, Aurobindo Ghose is the one who transitioned from revolutionary activities to spiritual leadership as a Mahayogi. </p> </div> <div class="ai-did-block"> <b>? Did You Know?</b><br> <p>Sri Aurobindo (Aurobindo Ghose) founded the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry, which became a center for his integral yoga philosophy.</p> </div> <div class="ai-remember-block"> <b>? Remember:</b> <p>Aurobindo Ghose = revolutionary leader → Sri Aurobindo, revered as a Mahayogi.</p> </div>

A "doab" is a term used in the Indian subcontinent to describe a fertile, low-lying land area lying between two rivers. The word "doab" is derived from the Persian language, with "do" meaning "two" and "ab" meaning "water" or "river."

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<div class="ai-chip">? Grammar Learning</div>
<div class="ai-answer-card"><b>✅ Correct Answer</b><p>The correct answer is 'a'.</p></div>
<div class="ai-why-card"><b>? Why?</b><p>'Unique' starts with a consonant sound, so we use 'a' before it.</p></div>
<div class="ai-rule-card"><b>? Remember</b><p>Use a before a word that begins with a consonant sound.</p></div>
<div class="ai-example-card"><b>? Example</b><p>It was a unique sight.</p></div>
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<div class="ai-exp-block"> <b>Explanation:</b> <p>The correct answer is B: Tiger sanctuary. Jim Corbett National Park is renowned for protecting and showcasing the Bengal tiger. It is one of India's premier tiger reserves and has been a key site for tiger conservation, research, and habitat protection. The park is famous for its tiger population, as well as its involvement in anti-poaching and habitat management. The other options are incorrect because the park is not primarily known as a bird sanctuary or deer sanctuary, and it certainly is not “none of these.” Understanding the park’s association with tigers helps in questions about wildlife conservation in India.</p> </div> <div class="ai-did-block"> <b>? Did You Know?</b><br> <p>It is designated as a tiger reserve under India's tiger conservation program.</p> </div> <div class="ai-remember-block"> <b>? Remember:</b> <p>Jim Corbett National Park is famous for Bengal tigers (tiger sanctuary).</p> </div>

the phrase "broke down" suggests that the person experienced an emotional breakdown or became unable to continue speaking due to emotional distress.