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  • Basic Formulas of Area and Perimeter

    In most of the competitive examinations, questions have been asked from Area and Perimeter. Basic formulas for calculation of Area and Perimeter of 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional figures have been given in this post.

    FigurePerimeterAreaNomenclature
    Trianglea+b+c(bh)/2b= base
    h= altitude
    a,b,c= side of triangles
    Parallelogram2(a+b)aha= side
    b= side adjacent to a
    h= distance between the parallel sides
    Rectangle2(a+b)aba= length
    b= breadth
    Square4aa2
    d2/2
    a= side
    d= diagonal
    Rhombus4a(d1d2)/2 a= side
    d1 and d2= Diagonals
    Trapeziumsum of 4 sidesh(a+b)/2a,b= parallel sides
    h= distance between parallel sides
    Circle2πr πr2 r= radius of circle
    π= 22/7 or 3.1416
    Semicircleπr+2r(πr2)/2 r= radius of circle
    π= 22/7 or 3.1416

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  • Festivals, Traditional Art & Crafts of India – EVS

    India is well known as a country of cultural and traditional festivals as it has many cultures and religions. India is also well known for its Traditional Art and Crafts. Specific festivals, traditional crafts and art of specific region in India are given below:

    Festivals of specific region in India

    FestivalRegionTime of Celebration
    OnamKeralaAug – Sep
    Ganesh ChaturthiMaharashtraBhadrapad Shukl Chaturdashi
    Rath YatraOdishaAshadha Shukla Pakshadwitya
    BaishakhiPunjab 13-14 Apr
    Pongal, JallikattuTamil Nadu14 Jan
    Durga PujaWest Bengal6th Day of Aswin Shukla
    BihuAsomIn the month of Bohag Kaati and Magh
    ChhathBiharKartik Shukla Shasthi
    LosarSikkim and Arunachal PradeshFirst Lunar month
    Ugadi/Gudi PadwaAndhra Pradesh1st day of Chaitra month
    GangaurRajasthanChaitra Shukla

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    Traditional Crafts of India

    Traditional CraftsAreas/States
    Warli PaintingMaharashtra
    Chikan EmbroideryLucknow
    PerfumesKannauj
    Brass HandicraftsMoradabad
    Jamdani TextileWest Bengal
    Patola EmbroideryGujarat
    Pashmina ShawlsJammu and Kashmir (Ladakh)
    Bandana WeaveRajasthan and Gujarat
    PochampallyAndhra Pradesh
    Wood CarvingSaharanpur
    Pithora PaintingMadhya Pradesh

    Traditional Art in India

    Traditional ArtRegion/State
    JamdaniWest bengal
    Pashmina and ShahtootJammu and Kashmir
    PatolaGujarat
    Bandana DesignRajasthan and Gujarat
    ChikankariLucknow
    Muga SilkAsom
    PochampallyAndhra Pradesh
    Perfume IndustryKannauj
    ShawlKullu, Himachal Pradesh
    EmbroideryJammu and Kashmir

    Different Types of Painting in India

    1. Chitra Kathi Painting
    • This painting belongs to Maharashtra.
    • Story is depicted through this painting.
    • Only natural color is used in this painting.
    2. Kalamkari Painting
    • This painting belongs to Andhra Pradesh.
    • This painting is done on clothes.
    • Only natural color is used in this painting.
    3. Madhubani Painting
    • This painting belongs to Bihar.
    • Natural things like animals, birds, humans, flowers are depicted in this painting.
    • Only natural color is used in this painting.
    • A special kind of paste of grinded rice is used to glorify the painting.
    4. Pata Painting
    • This painting belongs to Odisha.
    • Natural color from minerals and vegetables are used in this painting.
    • This painting is done on clothes.
    5. Phad Painting
    • This painting belongs to Rajasthan.
    • This painting is done on clothes.

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  • Previous Years Geography Questions for SSC CGL Exam

    Previous Years Questions

    Dear readers, in this post Previous Years Geography Questions for SSC CGL Exam are given. These are important geography questions for SSC and other competitive exams.

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    SSC Previous Years Geography Questions

    1- भूप्रस्ट के कुल क्षेत्रफल का लगभग …. भाग भूमि है।
    a) 20%
    b) 30%
    c) 35%
    d) 40%

    2- प्रथ्वी की सतह की सबसे ऊपरी परत को कहते हैं।
    a) मेंटल
    b) क्रोड
    c) पर्पटी
    d) बहिर्मंडल

    3- मेरियाना गर्त सबसे गहरा गर्त है, वह निम्न में से किस महासागर में स्थित है
    a) अंध महासागर
    b) आर्कटिक महासागर
    c) हिन्द महासागर
    d) प्रशांत महासागर

    4- मसाई निम्न में से किस देश की राजधानी है
    a) केन्या
    b) जर्मनी
    c) ओस्ट्रलिया
    d) भारत

    5- यूरेनस ग्रह की खोज किसने की थी
    a) सर आइजेक न्यूटन
    b) हेनरी फॉक्स टाइलबोट
    c) विलियम हर्शेल
    d) निकोलस कोपरनिकस

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    6- बौना ग्रह किस ग्रह को माना जाता है
    a) प्र्थ्वी
    b) ब्रहस्पती
    c) प्लूटो
    d) शनि

    7- बलुआ पत्थर किस प्रकार की चट्टान है
    a) चूनेदार चट्टान
    b) आग्नेय चट्टान
    c) कायान्तरित चट्टान
    d) अवसादी चट्टान

    8- पिछली शताब्दी में प्रथ्वी के तापमान में …. व्रद्धि हुई है
    a) 0.6⁰ C
    b) 1.6⁰ C
    c) 2.6⁰ C
    d) 3.6⁰ C

    9- ब्यूफ़र्ट स्केल के क्या मापा जाता है?
    a) वायुमंडलीय दाब
    b) पर्वतों की ऊंचाई
    c) हवा की गति
    d) भूकंप की तीव्रता

    10- समुद्र के एक चौड़ी उपखाड़ी (प्रवेश मार्ग) जो आकार में अवतल हो, क्या कहलाती है
    a) जलसनयोजी
    b) जलडमरूध्य
    c) खाड़ी
    d) पहाड़ों की बीच में समुद्री रास्ता

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    11- थोरियम का सबसे बड़ा भण्डार कहाँ है
    a) चीन
    b) यू.एस.ए.
    c) भारत
    d) फ्रांस

    12- गर्म एवं ठंडी समुद्री धाराएँ किसके कारण चलती हैं
    a) प्रचलित हवाओं
    b) प्रथ्वी के घूर्णन
    c) समुद्री जल के घनत्व में परिवर्तन
    d) उपरोक्त सभी

    13- समुद्र में व्रहत ज्वार कब उठता है
    a) जब चंद्रमा की स्थिति प्रथम चथुर्तांश पर हो
    b) केवल अमावस्या के दिन
    c) पूर्णिमा और अमावस्या के दिन
    d) केवल पूर्ण चंद्रमा दिवस पर

    14- ‘भूकंप का कारण है
    a) भू-घूर्णन
    b) टेक्टोनिज़्म
    c) भू-परिभ्रमण
    d) अन्नाच्छादन

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    15- किस देश में सबसे लंबी स्थल सुरंग है
    a) फ्रांस
    b) स्विट्जरलेंड
    c) जर्मनी
    d) स्पेन

    Answers of above Previous Years Geography Questions for SSC CGL

    1(b), 2(c), 3(d), 4(a), 5(c), 6(c), 7(d), 8(a), 9(c), 10(c), 11(c), 12(d), 13(c), 14(b), 15(b)

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  • Important Synonyms for CTET UPTET and other exams

    For any competitive examination good English vocabulary is very much necessary. Synonyms are the words which have similar meaning. Some of the important synonyms for CTET, UPTET, TET, SSC and competitive exams are given below. Memorize and practice these important synonyms for your exams preparations.

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    • Ability – Skill, Power, Capacity
    • Abandon- Leave, Surrender, Give-up
    • Abbreviate- Shorten, Condense, Abridge
    • Accelerate-Advance, Expedite, Hasten
    • Accept-Believe, Recognise, Acknowledge
    • Accuse-Blame, Charge, Attribute
    • Accident – Mischance, Mishap, Casualty
    • Abode – Residence ,Habitation , Dwelling place
    • Absence – Deficiency, scarcity, Dearth
    • Accord-Agree, Allow, Grant
    • Aggravate- Irritate, Intensify, Exaggerate
    • Ascend- Move up, Climb, Mount
    • Accent – Emphasis, Stress, Pitch

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    • Access-Approach, Admission, Entrance
    • Alliance- Coalition, Agreement, Treaty
    • Ancestor- Predecessor, Antecedent, Forefather
    • Ancient- Old-fashioned, Out of date, Obsolete
    • Antipathy- Dislike, Enemity, Hate, Disquest
    • Absolute- Complete, Exact, Unconditional
    • Abnormal- Anomalous, Insane, Irregular
    • Admirable- Excellent, Commendable, Estimable
    • Abundant – Ample, plentiful, Copious
    • Alert- Quick, Prompt, Cautious
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    • Ambitious- Zealous, Aspiring, Soaring
    • Barrier- Obstacle, Fence, Impediment
    • Barbarian- Savage, Illiterate, Boor
    • Battalion- Brigade, Company, Regiment
    • Betray-Abandon, Desert, Forsake
    • Borrow- Imitate, Take, Use, Adopt
    • Behaviour- Conduct, Manner, Dealing
    • Benefit- Gain, Profit, Advantage
    • Boycott-Ignore, Reject, Exclude
    • Banish- Expel, Dismiss, Exile

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    • Bankrupt-Insolvent, Indigent, Penniless
    • Bashful- Shy, Difficult, Timid
    • Bear- Suffer, Feel, Tolerate
    • Beneficial- Helpful, Valuable, Salutary
    • Bright – Shining, Radiant, Lucent
    • Below-Beneath, Inferior, Subordinate
    • Beneath- Under, Down, Below
    • Besides-Move over, Also, Further
    • Beyond- Far, Yonder, Further
    • Careless- Easy-going, Heedless, Non-chalant

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    • Calm- Relaxed, Tranquil, Quiet
    • Cautious- Alert, Careful, Vigilant
    • Capable- Proficient, Qualified, Competent
    • Calculate- Count, Compute
    • Complicated- Difficult, Complex, Intricate
    • Cancel-Over rule, Abolish, Revoke
    • Exactly- Absolutely, Accurately, Precisely
    • Finally- Ultimately, Conclusively, Lastly
    • Forcibly-Violently, Necessarily, Forcefully
    • Gradually- Steadily, Progressively, Slowly

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    • Happily-Gladly, Joyfully, Cheerfully
    • Hereditary-Genetic, Inherited, Ancestral
    • Illegal- Unlawful, Illicit, Prohibited
    • Immediate-Recent, Urgent, Instant
    • Internal-Interior, Domestic, Inner
    • Known-Popular, Famous, Familiar
    • Lethal-Noxious, Poisonous, Fatal
    • Luxurious-Lavish, Deluxe, Comfortable
    • Vague- Ambiguous, Ill defined, Obscure
    • Wrong-Incorrect, Untrue, False

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    Above are important synonyms for CTET, UPTET, TET, SSC and competitive exams. Memorize and practice above important synonyms for your exams preparations. All the best!

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  • Important Antonyms for Competitive Exams (विपरीतार्थक शब्द)

    For any competitive examination good English vocabulary is very much necessary. Antonyms are the words which have opposite meaning. Some of the important antonyms for competitive exams are given below. Meaning of words and their antonyms are also given for better understanding. Memorize and practice them for your exams preparations.

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    Important Antonyms (Letter A-B)

    WordAntonyms
    Accept (स्वीकार करना) Reject (अस्वीकार करना)
    Admire (प्रशंसा करना)Despise (नफरत करना)
    Abolish (उन्मूलन करना)Conform (नियमों का पालन करना)
    Abundance (अधिकता)Dearth (कमी)
    Absence (अनुपस्थित)Presence (उपस्थित)
    Ancient (प्राचीन)Modern (आधुनिक)
    Acquit (क्षमा देना)Convict (सजा देना)
    Abandon (छोड़ देना)Retain (बनाए रखना)
    Barren (बंजर)Fertile (उपजाऊ)
    Barbarous (असभ्य)Civilized (सभ्य)
    Begin (शुरु)Finish/End/Stop (समाप्त)
    Belittle (घ्र्णा करना)Praise/Exaggerate (प्रशंसा करना)
    Base (तल)Top/Apex (शिखर)
    Bankrupt (दिवालिया)Solvent (करदानक्षम)
    Bend (मोड़ना)Straighten (सीधा करना)
    Beyond (दूर) Near/Close (पास)

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    Important Antonyms (Letter C-E)

    Word Antonyms
    Care (ध्यान)Neglect (तिरस्कार)
    Capture (पकड़ना)Free/Liberate (स्वतंत्र करना)
    Comply (स्वीकार करना)Ignore/Disobey (अवज्ञा करना)
    Callous (कठोर)Kind/Compassionate(दयालु)
    Dangerous (खतरनाक)Safe/Harmless (सुरक्षित)
    Death (कमी, अकाल)Abundance (अधिकता)
    Dawn (प्रभात)Dusk (गोधूली)
    Decay (क्षरण)Prosper/Flourish (बढ़ना)
    Darken (अंधेरा करना)Lighten/Brighten (रोशनी करना)
    Enjoy (पसंद)Dislike/Hate (घ्रणा)
    Enlarge (बड़ा करना)Reduce/Diminish/Lessen (छोटा करना)
    Enemity (शत्रुता)Friendship/Goodwill (मित्रता)
    Entrance (प्रवेश मार्ग)Exit (निकास)
    Earthly (सांसारिक)Heavenly/Spiritual (आध्यात्मिक)
    Elementary (प्रारम्भिक) Advanced/Senior (उन्नत)
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    Important Antonyms (Letter F-G)

    Word Antonyms
    Failure (असफलता)Success (सफलता)
    Faith (विश्वास)Distrust (अविश्वास)
    Factual (वास्तविक)Untrue/Fictitious (काल्पनिक)
    Fake (जाली)Sincere/Genuine/Authentic (सही)
    Fatal (खतरनाक)Harmless/Beneficial (फायदेमंद)
    Fantastic (काल्पनिक, अच्छा)Real/Ordinary/Poor (वास्तविक, बेकार)
    Genius (बुद्धिमान)Dolt (मूर्ख)
    Glory (यश)Shame/Disgrace/Blash Phemy (शर्म)
    Generous (उदार)Meagre/Selfish/Mean (स्वार्थी)
    Gather (इकट्ठा होना) Separate/Scatter/Disperse (तितर बितर होना)
    Get (पाना)Lose (खोना)
    Generally (सामान्यत:)Unusually/Particularly/Rarely (दुर्लभ)

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    Important Antonyms (Letter H-J)

    Word Antonyms
    Hide (छिपाना) Reveal/Disclose (बताना)
    Hold (पकड़ना) Giveup/Hand over/Release (छोड़ना)
    Harmony (सहमति)Disagreement (असहमति)
    Haste (जल्दी)Delay (देरी)
    Helpless (असहाय)Fit/Capable (समर्थ)
    Hardly (मुश्किल से)Fully/Undoubtedly (निस्संदेह)
    Heavily (दुख से)Lightly/Slightly/Happily (खुशी से)
    Hardy (साहसी)Delicate/Weak/Cowardly (डरपोक)
    Illuminate (प्रकाशयुक्त करना)Darken (अंधेरा करना)
    Imprison (कैद)Free/Release/Liberate (आजाद)
    Ignorance (अज्ञान)Knowledge/Enlightenment (ज्ञान)
    Illusion (भ्रम) Reality (सच्चाई)
    Idle (रुका हुआ)Active/Industrious (सक्रिय)
    Join (साथ आना)Leave/Separate (छोड़ना)
    Juicy (रसीला)Dry (सूखा)
    Joyful (आनंदायक)Sad/Depressed/Miserable (दुखी, उदास)

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    Important Antonyms (Letter K-O)

    WordAntonyms
    Keen (उत्सुक) Dull/Apathelic/Blunt (कुंठित)
    Know (जानना)Ignore/Misunderstand (गलत समझना)
    Lead (नेत्रत्व करना)Follow/Trail (अनुगमन करना)
    Lack (कमी)Abundance/Sufficiency/Excess (अधिकता)
    Leave (जाना)Come/Arrive/Stay (आना)
    Lavish (खर्चीला)Frugal/Meagre (मितव्ययी)
    Maintain (बनाए रखना)Neglect/Deny/Breakoff (उपेक्षा)
    Make (बनाना)Destroy/Demolish (नष्ट करना)
    Majority (बहुमत)Minority (अल्पमत)
    Malevolent (द्रोही)Benevolent (हितकारी)
    Main (मुख्य)Subsidiary (सहायक)
    Nonsense (अनर्थक) Sense/Wisdom (विवेक)
    Notice (ध्यान देना) Overlook/Ignore/Disregard (ध्यान न देना)
    Nasty (गंदा)Delightful/Agreeable/Pleasant (अच्छा)
    Obey (आज्ञा मानना)Disobey/Defy/Ignore (आज्ञा नहीं मानना)

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    Important Antonyms (from letter P onward)

    Word Antonyms
    Pardon (माफ करना) Punish/Blame (सजा देना)
    Pernicious (नुकसानदायक)Beneficial/Favourable (फायदेमंद)
    Peace (शांति)Conflict/War/Agitation/Noise (झगड़ा)
    Paradise (स्वर्ग)Hell (नरक)
    Quickly (तेजी से)Slowly (धीरे से)
    Sorrow (दुख)Joy/Pleasure/Delight (आनंद)
    Seldom (कभी-कभी)Frequently/Often (प्राय:)
    Tribute (प्रशस्ति)Reproach/Criticism (आलोचना)
    Union (जुड़ना)Parting/Separation (अलग होना)
    Unity (एकता)Discord/Division (बंटवारा)
    Vanity (घमंड)Worth/Humanity/Modesty (विनम्रता)
    Virtue (गुण)Sin/Vice (अवगुण)

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