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Induction (n) = The process or action of bringing someone into a position or role
(प्रवेश)
Synonym: Initiation, introduction
Antonym: Conclusion, termination
Sentence: The induction ceremony for the new students will be held next week.

Intrigues (n) = The secret planning of something illicit or detrimental (साजिश)

Synonym: Scheme, conspiracy
Antonym: Honesty, openness
Sentence: The plot of the novel is full of intrigues and sudden plot twists.

Splintered (adj) = Broken into small, sharp pieces (टुकडे टुकडे)

Synonym: Fragmented, shattered
Antonym: Whole, intact
Sentence: The wooden chair splintered under his weight.

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Sworn (adj) = Bound by or as if by an oath (शपथ ली हुई)
Synonym: Committed, pledged
Antonym: Unsworn, uncommitted
Sentence: He is a sworn enemy of the state.

Defection (n) = The act of leaving one's country, political party, or organization, and
going to another (दलबदल)
Synonym: Desertion, betrayal
Antonym: Loyalty, allegiance
Sentence: His sudden defection caused a scandal in the political circles.

Meltdown (n) = A disastrous collapse or breakdown (संकट)

Synonym: Collapse, crash
Antonym: Success, accomplishment
Sentence: The company had a major meltdown after the scandal.

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Patriarch (n) = The male head of a family or tribe (कुलपति)
Synonym: Elder, head
Antonym: Junior, youngster
Sentence: The patriarch of the family decided on all important matters.

Tacit (adj) = Understood or implied without being stated openly (तिस्संदेह)

Synonym: Implied, understood
Antonym: Explicit, stated
Sentence: Their tacit agreement was based on trust.

Somersault (n) = An acrobatic movement in which a person turns head over heels in
the air or on the ground (लट
ु )
Synonym: Flip, tumble
Antonym: Stand, upright
Sentence: The gymnast performed a perfect somersault.

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Bandwagon (n) = A particular activity or cause that has suddenly become fashionable
or popular (आिंद की सवारी)
Synonym: Trend, vogue
Antonym: Unpopularity, rejection
Sentence: Many people are jumping on the environmental bandwagon.

Configuration (n) = An arrangement of parts or elements in a particular form, figure,

or combination (ववन्यास)
Synonym: Structure, arrangement
Antonym: Disarray, chaos
Sentence: The configuration of the new software is user-friendly.

Proponent (n) = One who argues in favor of something (समथथक)

Synonym: Advocate, supporter
Antonym: Opponent, critic
Sentence: He is a strong proponent of renewable energy.
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Playbook (n) = A book containing a sports team's strategies and plays, especially in
American football (खेल की रणिीति की ककिाब)
Synonym: Guidebook, manual
Antonym: Guesswork, improvisation
Sentence: The coach devised a new playbook for the upcoming match.

Faction (n) = A small, organized, dissenting group within a larger one, especially in
politics (दल)
Synonym: Sect, group
Antonym: Unity, entirety
Sentence: There are several factions within the political party.

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Potable (adj) = Safe to drink; drinkable (पेय)
Synonyms: Drinkable, Clean
Antonyms: Non-drinkable, Unsafe
Sentence: The government is working to provide potable water in every rural
household.

Substantial (adj) = Of considerable importance, size, or worth (महत्वपण

ू )थ
Synonyms: Significant, Considerable
Antonyms: Insignificant, Small
Sentence: The company received a substantial amount of funding for the new project.

Underline (verb) = Draw a line under a word or phrase for emphasis (रे खांककि करिा)
Synonyms: Highlight, Emphasize
Antonyms: Overlook, Ignore
Sentence: The teacher underlined the important points in the textbook.

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Impeding (verb) = Delay or prevent something or someone by obstructing them;
hinder (बाधा डालिा)
Synonyms: Hinder, Obstruct
Antonyms: Assist, Facilitate
Sentence: The traffic impeded her progress to the meeting.

Overwhelming (adj) = Very great in amount (अधधक)

Synonyms: Enormous, Immense
Antonyms: Insignificant, Small
Sentence: The overwhelming support from the crowd boosted the team's morale.

Compliance (noun) = The action or fact of complying with a wish or command

(अिुपालि)
Synonyms: Adherence, Conformity
Antonyms: Disobedience, Defiance
Sentence: The team worked in compliance with the new safety regulations.
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 THE HINDU- IDIOMS & PHRASES
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(1) Middle territory - A position of neutrality or indecision between two
opposing sides.
(2) Smoke and mirrors game - An attempt to deceive or confuse people, typically
about the true nature of something.
(3) Somersault in the state - A complete change in policy, opinion, or the like.
(4) Joined the bandwagon - Joined a popular activity, cause, or movement.
(5) Casts a shadow on - Creates a negative or gloomy feeling about something.
(6) Endless schemes in the playbook - Numerous strategies or methods used to
achieve a goal.
(7) Adds fresh tensions in - Creates or introduces new stresses or anxieties in a
situation or relationship.
(8) Sworn in as - Officially installed in a position or role with a formal ceremony.

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 THE HINDU- IDIOMS & PHRASES
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(1) Delivers every day - Distributes or provides on a daily basis.
(2) Underlined the scale - Emphasized the size or extent.

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 THE HINDU- PHRASAL VERBS
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(1) Gone on - Continued or persisted in happening.
(2) Splintered away - Separated or broke away from a larger group or entity.
(3) Join hands with - To collaborate or partner with someone.
(4) Split from - Separated from or left a group or organization.
(5) Vowed to take - Made a serious promise or commitment to do something.

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 THE HINDU- PHRASAL VERBS
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(1) Stand at - To be in a particular state or condition at a particular time.
(2) Slow down - To reduce in speed or rate.
(3) Put in place - To establish or implement something.
(4) Assured of - To be promised or guaranteed.
(5) Sampled about - To take a representative portion from a larger whole for
analysis.

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 Reading Comprehension
In a dramatic finale to political intrigues that had gone on for months, Nationalist
Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar has splintered away from his uncle and NCP
patriarch, Sharad Pawar, to finally join hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in
Maharashtra. Junior Pawar was sworn in as the second Deputy Chief Minister in the
Council of Ministers led by Eknath Shinde, but it is hardly the final act in the ongoing
drama in the State’s politics. Mr. Shinde had enacted a similar script to split from the
Shiv Sena led by Uddhav Thackeray, and replaced him as Chief Minister last year. A
disqualification petition against him under the anti-defection law is to be decided by the
Maharashtra Speaker anytime, and in the event of a vacancy in the top post, Pawar Jr.
might make it. The meltdown in the NCP leaves several leaders in the middle territory
between the uncle and the nephew. The patriarch has vowed to take the defectors to
task and rebuild the NCP with popular support, but at 82 that is going to be a test of his
capacity. The splinter group has claimed it has the blessings of everyone in the party,
implying a tacit understanding with the party founder. This is a smoke and mirrors game
in which reality and perception are not easy to separate.

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Reading Comprehension
With the embrace of NCP defectors, the BJP has done yet another somersault in the
State. The NCP and its leaders have been accused by the BJP of promoting dynastic rule
and corruption. Several of those who have joined the BJP bandwagon are facing various
investigations. The BJP, stung by the crossover of its long-standing ally, the Shiv Sena
after the 2019 Assembly election, found an easy partner in Ajit Pawar, and he was
Deputy Chief Minister in a short-lived government led by the BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis.
Pawar Jr. was Deputy Chief Minister again in the Congress-Shiv Sena-NCP government
that followed. By assuming the office of Deputy Chief Minister as part of a third political
configuration within the same Assembly, he has demonstrated the limitless possibilities
of opportunism. New Ministers sworn in along with him on Sunday represent various
social groups in the State. The mother faction of the NCP has initiated disqualification
proceedings against the MLAs of the splinter group, which in turn is seeking the
disqualification of MLAs Jayant Patil and Jitendra Awhad from the Assembly, two
loyalists of senior Pawar. The splintering of the NCP casts a shadow on Opposition unity
at the national level of which senior Pawar has been a proponent. It also shows the
endless schemes in the BJP playbook to retain power, and adds fresh tensions in the
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 Reading Comprehension
Question 1: Based on the passage, which of the following statements best
describes the political maneuvering in Maharashtra's political scene?

A. The situation is straightforward with clear alliances.

B. The political dynamics are constantly shifting, and alliances are unstable.
C. The political power is heavily concentrated in one party.
D. There is a strong unity among all political parties.
E. The political dynamics are stable and predictable.

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 Reading Comprehension
Question 1: Based on the passage, which of the following statements best
describes the political maneuvering in Maharashtra's political scene?

A. The situation is straightforward with clear alliances.

B. The political dynamics are constantly shifting, and alliances are unstable.
C. The political power is heavily concentrated in one party.
D. There is a strong unity among all political parties.
E. The political dynamics are stable and predictable.

Correct Answer: B. The political dynamics are constantly shifting, and alliances
are unstable.

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 Reading Comprehension
Question 2: How can the political strategy of Ajit Pawar, as portrayed in the
passage, be best characterized?

A. Loyal and consistent

B. Principled and steadfast
C. Opportunistic and adaptive
D. Reclusive and passive
E. Reserved and uncompromising

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 Reading Comprehension
Question 2: How can the political strategy of Ajit Pawar, as portrayed in the
passage, be best characterized?

A. Loyal and consistent

B. Principled and steadfast
C. Opportunistic and adaptive
D. Reclusive and passive
E. Reserved and uncompromising

Correct Answer: C. Opportunistic and adaptive

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 Reading Comprehension
Question 3: What inference can be drawn from the BJP's acceptance of NCP
defectors despite their past criticism?

A. BJP is compromising its stand for gaining political advantage.

B. BJP has re-evaluated its opinion about the NCP.
C. BJP is enforcing strict measures against corruption.
D. BJP is consolidating its power in Maharashtra.
E. BJP is working towards political unity in the state.

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 Reading Comprehension
Question 3: What inference can be drawn from the BJP's acceptance of NCP
defectors despite their past criticism?

A. BJP is compromising its stand for gaining political advantage.

B. BJP has re-evaluated its opinion about the NCP.
C. BJP is enforcing strict measures against corruption.
D. BJP is consolidating its power in Maharashtra.
E. BJP is working towards political unity in the state.

Correct Answer: A. BJP is compromising its stand for gaining political advantage.

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 Reading Comprehension
Question 4: What could be the potential implications of the splintering of NCP as
per the passage?

A. Strengthening of opposition unity at the national level.

B. Decline in political corruption in Maharashtra.
C. Improvement in BJP's popularity in Maharashtra.
D. Weakening of opposition unity at the national level.
E. Creation of a political monopoly in Maharashtra.

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 Reading Comprehension
Question 4: What could be the potential implications of the splintering of NCP as
per the passage?

A. Strengthening of opposition unity at the national level.

B. Decline in political corruption in Maharashtra.
C. Improvement in BJP's popularity in Maharashtra.
D. Weakening of opposition unity at the national level.
E. Creation of a political monopoly in Maharashtra.

Correct Answer: D. Weakening of opposition unity at the national level.

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 Reading Comprehension
Question 5: What does the passage suggest about the future of Sharad Pawar's
leadership in the NCP?

A. His leadership will likely remain unchallenged.

B. His leadership may be under threat due to age and internal party divisions.
C. His leadership is likely to be strengthened due to the crisis.
D. His leadership will likely inspire other parties in the state.
E. His leadership will ensure the survival of NCP despite the splintering.

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 Reading Comprehension
Question 5: What does the passage suggest about the future of Sharad Pawar's
leadership in the NCP?

A. His leadership will likely remain unchallenged.

B. His leadership may be under threat due to age and internal party divisions.
C. His leadership is likely to be strengthened due to the crisis.
D. His leadership will likely inspire other parties in the state.
E. His leadership will ensure the survival of NCP despite the splintering.

Correct Answer: B. His leadership may be under threat due to age and internal
party divisions.

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 Descriptive Question
Discuss the evaluation the successes and challenges of India's 'Har Ghar Jal'
mission to provide all rural households with piped, potable water by 2024 also
discuss the credibility of the data provided and the need for transparency in
reporting the scheme's progress, not in more than 200 words.

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 Descriptive Answer(Essay)
Introduction:
The 'Har Ghar Jal' mission aims to provide piped, potable water to all rural
households in India by 2024, addressing a vital necessity. The achievement,
however, has been challenged by several hurdles.

Main Body:
The mission has indeed made substantial progress since its initiation, with a
significant increase from 16% to 64% of households being connected. Nine crore
households now have exclusive access to piped water, reflecting an impressive
effort. Yet, despite these successes, the goal of 100% coverage seems out of
reach by 2024 due to factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic and international
conflicts impacting access to necessary resources.

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 Descriptive Answer(Essay)
Another issue arises with data credibility. The reported figures are reliant on the
data provided by the states, and there's a disconnect between the total
households reported to be connected and the number of villages certified as 'Har
Ghar Jal'. A considerable fraction of villages have only half to three-fourths of
their households connected, which casts doubt on the reported 64% coverage.

Conclusion:
A mechanism that discloses the scheme’s performance in a transparent manner
is essential, aiding in rectifying the deficiencies and ensuring the mission's
ultimate success and efforts to bring about an indispensable service such as
potable water to every household are laudable, and maintaining authenticity in
data reporting would contribute positively to the mission's objective.

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 Vocab Question (HW)

Write Meaning of these words along with one synonym & antonym and sentence
usage.
1) Induction
2) Sworn
3) Patriarch
4) Bandwagon
5) Playbook
6) Potable
7) Impeding

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