Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2

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Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 3

Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster.

FOREST : TSROFE :: MOVING: ?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 4

Pointing towards a man, a lady said, “His brother is my mother’s only daughter’s husband’s son’s father”. How is the man related to the lady’s husband?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 5

Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are numbered from |1 to 6. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the face showing ‘3’.

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Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 6

A cube is made by folding the given sheet. In the cube so formed, which letter will be on the face opposing to the one showing ‘P’?

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Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 9

In a code language, if 'my personal use' is written as '521', 'use these things’ is written as '169', ‘personal things' is written as '29', then which phrase would the code ‘569’ represent in this language?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 12

Sum of current age of vishal and Aditi is 25 years younger than vishal , then what will be the present age of Pritam , who is 7 years older than Aditi

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 13

Select the number-pair in which the two numbers are related in the same way as are the two numbers of the following number-pair.

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 15

Select the option that represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in an English dictionary.
1. Lexicon
2. Lacuna
3. Lacerate
4. Lactation
5.Locust

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 17

Two statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:
Some colleges are schools.
No ground is a college.
Conclusions:
I. No college is a ground.
II. No school is a college.
III. Some schools are colleges.

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 21

Six friends are sitting in two lines, one line behind the other line, and all the friends are facing north. Each line has three friends. Jogi is sitting between Vikrant and Saroj. Shrikantis sitting just behind Vikrant. Vaani is to the immediate right of Tripti. Which three persons are sitting in the same line?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 24

Select the option that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter cluster
PORCH : IDSPQ :: MOIST : ?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 25

₹2,871 is to be divided among A, B and in the ratio of 9 : 11 : 13, respectively. How much more money(in ₹) will C get as compared to A?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 27

Ina code language, 'SOGGY' is written as ‘78’ and ‘PLINTH’is written as ‘85°. How will 'DEVOTION' be written in that language ?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 28

In code language,if 'get up now’is written as 'pax max rax’,'he will get' is written as 'max dax zax', and 'will it stop’ is written as 'zax kax lax’, then for which word is the code 'dax' used in this language?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 29

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs that can sequentially replace the * signs from left to right to balance the following equation.
$$16 * 35 * 5 * 20 * 4 * 89$$

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 30

‘A#B’ means ‘A is the brother of B’.
‘A @ B’ means ‘A is the wife of B’.
‘A & B’ means ‘A is the daughter of B’.
‘A % B’ means ‘A is the sister of B
If P%R&Y@Z#M WN,then howis M related to P?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 31

In the following Venn diagram,the 'Rectangle’ stands for ‘Judges’, the 'Triangle' stands for ‘Males’, and the ‘Hexagon’ stands for ‘Golf players’. The given numbers represent the number of persons in that particular category. How many male judges are there in total?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 34

In a code language, ‘EAGER’is written as ‘BXJBU’ and ‘MARKS’ is written as ‘PXUNV’. How will 'LOCUST' be written in that language?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 36

Eight friends A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are sitting anticlockwise in the same sequence around circular table at equal distances from each other. All are facing the centre of the table. If G is sitting in the Southeast, then in which direction is sitting?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 39

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangementof the following words in a logical and meaningful order.
1. Knee
2. Navel
3. Eyebrows
4. Waist
5. chin

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 43

Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
$$63 \div 21 - 42 + 8\times  7 =135$$

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 44

Arjun walks 40 m towards the South from his home, and then he turns left and walks 55 m. Then, he takes another left turn and walks 15 m. Then, he turns left again and walks 55 m. How far is he from his home now?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 46

Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
Some octopuses are fish.
Some fish are frogs.
Conclusions:
I. Some frogs are fish.
II. Some fish are octopuses.

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 47

Select the letter-cluster that can replace the question mark (?) in the given letter-cluster series.
POUR, MLRO,IHNK,DCIF, ?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 48

Z’s house is 45 m South to P’s house. J’s house is 50 m South to H’s house. Q’s house is 30 m West to Z’s house. M’s house is 50 m North to P’s house. H’s house is 30 m West to M’s house.In which direction and at what distance is J’s house with reference to Q’s house?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 49

If ‘A’ denotes ‘addition’, ‘B’ denotes ‘multiplication’, ‘C’ denotes‘subtraction’, and ‘D’ denotes‘division’, then what will be the value ofthe following expression?
15B(14C7)A25D(18C 13) C8 B(2A3) =?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 52

_____________ such lands , which has been lying unoccupied for more than five and through improvement works, it can be brought to farming after rectification

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 55

Teejan Bai was awarded the Padma Vibhushan Award in 2019 for her contribution in the
field of ______.

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 57

Fondly called the ‘Haryana Hurricane’, ______ made his test debut in the year 1978.

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 58

As on 30 June 2020, Harsimrat Kaur Badal was the Indian Cabinet Minister for the Ministry
of ______.

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 63

The Indian Cabinet Minister - Ministry of Corporate Affairs, as on 30 June 2020 was ______.

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 64

Solids can be classified as ______ on the basis of the nature of order present in the
arrangement of their constituent particles.

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 68

Small scale farmers and seasonal workers ,who regularly move in and out of the poverty line are generally categorised as ______________:

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 72

The process of evolution of different species in a given geographical area starting from a
point and literally radiating to other areas of geography (habitats) is called _________.

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 73

Tax reform is related of the government's taxation and public expenditure policies, which are coolectively known as ________

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 74

Name the high frequency radiation produced in nuclear reactions and also emitted by
radioactive nuclei that is used in medicine to destroy cancer cells.

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 75

______ states that for a solution of volatile liquids, the partial vapour pressure of each
component of the solution is directly proportional to its mole fraction present in solution.

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 76

When a host is exposed to antigens, which may be in the form of living or dead microbes or
other proteins, antibodies are produced in the host body. This type of immunity is called______ immunity.

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 77

Electrical conductance through metals is called electronic conductance and it ______.

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 79

Detritivores in the soil break down detritus into smaller particles. This process is called
______.

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 80

Who is the first Indian to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 83

The Chief of the Naval Staff of India as on 30 June 2020 was ______.

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 85

Lord Hastings initiated the ______ where the East India Company claimed that its authority
was supreme and hence its power was greater than that of Indian states.

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 87

Called the farmer’s ‘friend’, the ______ helps in the breakdown of complex organic matter as
well as in loosening of the soil.

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 89

_____ was elected as President of the Indian National Congress in December 1929 at its
annual session in the city of Lahore

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 93

The discovery and understanding of electromagnetic induction is based on a long series of
experiments carried out by _________________

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 95

The first lot of 33 declassified files relating to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was handed over
by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) to the National Archives of India on 4 December ______.

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 96

A set of equations , which includes electric and magnetic fields , and their sources , order and current densities , are known as_______equations

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 99

With which of the following sports are Ritwik Bhattacharya, Joshna Chinappa and Saurav
Ghosal associated?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 100

Which of the following public sector enterprises falls under the status ‘Maharatna’?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 101

The given bar graph shows the sales of cars from six branches of a dealer B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, during two consecutive years 2018 and 2019. Blue colour corresponds to the year 2018 and red colour corresponds to the year 2019.

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 102

On the marked price of 21,250 of an article, three successive discounts of 5%, 15% and 20% are offered. What will be the selling price (in 2) after all discounts?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 103

The base ofa triangle is equal to the perimeter of a square whose diagonalis $$6 \sqrt{2}$$ cm,and its height is equalto the side
of a square whose areais 144 $$cm^{2} $$. Thearea ofthe triangle (in $$cm^{2} $$) is:

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 104

The area of a square and rectangle are equal. The length of the rectangle is greater than the length of a side of the square
by 10 cm and the breadth is less than 5 cm. The perimeter(in cm)of the rectangleis:

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 105

P and Q together can do a work in 12 days. P alone can do the same work in 18 days. In how many days can Q alone complete two-third part of the same work?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 106

Study the given histogram that shows the marks obtained by students in an examination and answer the question that follows

The number of students who obtained less than 250 marks is:

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 108

On the marked price of an article, the sum ofselling prices with a discount of 35% and two successive discounts of 20% and 15%, is ₹1,995. The marked price ofthearticle (in ₹)is:

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 110

Chord AB of a circle is produced to a point P, and C is a point on the circle such that PC is a tangent to the circle. If PC = 12 cm, and BP = 10 cm, then the length of AB (in cm)is:

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 111

ladder is resting against a wall. The angle between the foot of the ladder and wall is $$60^\circ$$, and the foot of the ladder is 3.6 m away from the wall. The length of the ladder (in m) is:

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 112

A pump can fill a tank with water in 3 hours. Because ofa leak, it took $$3 \frac{1}{3}$$ hours to fill the tank. In how many hours can the leak alone drain all the water of the tank whenitis full

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 113

In $$\triangle ABC, \angle A = 68^\circ$$. If is the incentre of the triangle , then measure of $$\angle BIC$$ is:

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 114

If the selling price of 50 articles is equal to the cost price of 42 articles, the what is the approximate loss or profit percentage?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 115

The following pie chart shows percentage expenditure of a country on different heads. The total expenditure is 21,680 (in billions). Study the chart and answer the question.

The amount of expenditure on Defence is what percentage more than the expenditure on Education?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 117

Three partners shared the profit in a business in the ratio 8 : 7 : 5. They invested their capitals for 7 months, 8 months and 14 months , respectively . What was the ratio of their capitals ?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 118

A number is first increased by 40% and then decreased by 25%, again increased by 15% and then decreased by 20%. What is the net increase/decrease per cent in the number?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 119

The average temperature for Monday, Wednesday and Friday was $$ 41^\circ$$C. The average for Wednesday, Friday and Thursday was $$ 42^\circ$$C. If the temperature on Thursday was $$ 43^\circ$$C, then the temperature on Monday was:

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 120

The given bar graph shows the sales of cars from six branches of a dealer B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, during two consecutive years 2018 and 2019. Blue colour corresponds to the year 2018 and red colour corresponds to the year 2019.


The total sale of cars from all the branches in the year 2018 is what percentage less than the total sales of cars from all the branches in the year 2019? (correct to one decimal place)

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 121

The simple interest on a sum of money at 10% per annum for 2 years is ₹ 8,100. Compounded annually, what would be the compound interest (in ₹) on the same sum for the same period at the same rate of interest?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 122

Study the given histogram that shows the marks obtained by students in an examination and answer the question that follows.


If the total marks obtained by students be represented as a pie chart, then the central angle corresponding to marks 250 or more but less than 300 is: (correct to the nearest degree)

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 123

The internal measures of a cuboidal room are with length as 12 m, breadth as 8 m and height as 10 m. The total cost (in ₹) of white washing all four walls of the room and also the ceiling of the room,if the cost of whitewashing is ₹25 per $$m^{2}$$ is :

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 125

A class has five sections that have 25, 30, 40, 45 and 60 students, respectively. The pass percentage of these sections are 20%, 30%, 35%, 40% and 100%, respectively. The pass percentage of the entire class is:

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 127

$$PQRS$$ is a cyclic quadrilateral. If $$\angle P$$ is 4 times $$\angle R $$, and $$\angle S $$ is 3 times $$\angle Q$$, then the average of $$\angle Q$$ and $$\angle R $$ is:

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 129

Pipes A, B and C can fill a tank in 15, 30 and 40 hours, respectively. Pipes A, B and C are opened at 6 a.m., 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., respectively, on the same day. When will the tank be full?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 130

If $$4 \theta$$ is an acute angle , and $$\cot 4 \theta = \tan(\theta - 5^\circ)$$ is an acute angle, and $$\cot 46 = \tan(6 - 5^\circ)$$, then what is the value of $$\theta$$?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 131

The following pie chart shows percentage expenditure of a country on different heads. The total expenditure is ₹ 1,680 (in billions). Study the chart and answer the question.

The central angle of the sector representing expenditure on Subsidy is :

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 132

The present ages of A and arein the ratio 3 : 4. Twelve years ago, their ages were in the ratio 2 : 3. The sum of the present agesofA andB (in years)is:

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 133

The value $$ \frac{4.35\times4.35\times4.35+3.25\times3.25\times 3.25}{43.5\times43.5\times+32.5\times32.5-43.5\times32.5}$$ is:

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 134

The given bar graph shows the sales of cars from six branches of a dealer B1, B2. B3, B4, B5. B6, during two consecutive years 2018 and 2019. Blue colour corresponds to the year 2018 and red colour corresponds to the year 2019.

In the bar graph, the ratio of the total sales from branches B1, B2 and B3 taken together for the year 2018 to the sales from the branches B6, B4 and BS for the year 2019, is:

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 135

A can complete some work in 35 days and B can complete the same work in 15 days. They worked togetherfor 8 days,then B left the work. In how many days will A alone complete 60% of the remaining work?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 136

A sum of ₹27,000 is divided into two parts A and B such that the simple interest at the rate of 15% p.a. on A and after two years and four years, respectively, is equal. The total interest (in ₹) received together from A and B is:

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 137

A train travelling at the speed of x km/h crossed a 300 m long platform in 30 seconds, and overtook a man walking in the same direction at 6 km/h in 20 seconds. What is the value of x?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 138

The value $$\frac{2}{3}\div\frac{3}{10} of \frac{4}{9}-\frac{4}{5}\times1\frac{1}{9}\div\frac{8}{15}-\frac{3}{4}+\frac{3}{4}\div\frac{1}{2} $$ is:

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 140

The following pie chart shows percentage expenditure of a country on different heads. The total expenditure is ₹ 1,680 (in billions). Study the chart and answer the question.

The total amount of expenditure for education and Health (in billions ₹) is:

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 141

Whatis the least numberof soldiers that can be drawn upin troops of 10, 12, 15, 18 and 20 soldiers, and also in form of a solid square ?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 143

A boy increases his speed to $$\frac{9}{5}$$ times of his original speed. By doing this, he reaches his school 40 minutes before the usual time. How much time (in minutes) does he take usually?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 145

Study the given histogram that shows the marks obtained by students in an examination and answer the question that follows.


The number of students who obtained less than 350 marks is what per cent more than the number of students who obtained 400 or more marks?(correct to one decimal place)

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 146

In $$\triangle ABC, D$$ is the median from $$A$$ to $$BC, AB = 6  cm, AC = 8  cm$$ and $$BC = 10  cm$$ .The length of median $$AD$$(in cm)is

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 148

A 64 cm wide path is made arounda circular garden having a diameter of 10 metres. The area (in m?)ofthe path is closest to:
$$(take \pi= \frac{22}{7})$$

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 149

When a numberis successively divided by 3, 4 and 7, the remainders obtained are 2, 3 and 5, respectively. What will be the remainder when 84 divides the same number?

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 150

Let A and B be two towers with same base. From the midpoint of the line joining their feet. the angles of elevation of the tops of A and B are $$30^\circ$$ and $$60^\circ$$, respectively. The ratio of the heights of B and A is:

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 151

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required' .
She is being waited for you for two hours.

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 154

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.

The train was delayed in order to an accident.

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 155

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Bear the brunt of

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 156

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
The two trains gave the illusion of been stationary

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 159

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
The sword of Damocles

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 165

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
A person who believes everything easily

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

Alfred Hitchcock was a man with vivid imagination, (1)______ skills and a passion for life. With his (2)______ style and God-gifted wit he produced and directed (3)______ of the most thrilling films that had the audience swooning (4)______ fright and falling off their seats with laughter. He was greatly (5)______ by American films and magazines

For the following questions answer them individually
Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 172

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Through thick and thin

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 173

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
Holding an office without receiving a pay

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 175

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
Sam took a little time to thought before he replied.

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 176

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
The jury are from different parts of the country.

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 180

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
The large mansion was over his reaching.

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 182

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
Two elderly ladies narrated an rather improbable story to the police.

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 183

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
The wise try to improve themselves ______ the fools keep blaming their luck.

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 186

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
A deceased holy person’s remains or belongings kept for reverence

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 189

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
He decided not to take to heart the loss that he had incurred in business.

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 190

Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
Miss Marple is neither a good singer or the good stage artis

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 193

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.
The police was accused to tamper with the evidence.

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 194

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
To go around an area to keep a watch

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

Fishing traps, baskets, cradles, bridges, rainproof hats and umbrellas, mats, musical instruments, water pipes—Indians have always used the bamboo in numerous ways. It is used for house construction, fencing and in the making of bullock carts. Low-cost domestic furniture and a vast range of domestic utility items made of bamboo can be easily seen in any of our bazaars. But we do not easily notice the countless little ways this modest material comes to be used by rural people. One can see it being used in the blacksmith’s bellows, or as bamboo pins in carpentry joints or in the fabrication of toys in village markets. But to the British foresters the multidimensional role that “the forest weed” played in the local Indian environment was of no account, as it did not figure in forest revenues. Bamboo also interfered with the growing of teak, an essential part of their colonial forest policy. It was only in the 1920 s that the British realised that by mincing bamboo into millimetre shreds, cooking it in chemicals, pulping and flattening it, they could produce sheets of paper. This would bring the British increased forest revenue and ‘development’ (as defined by them) to the so-called backward regions of India. However, they chose to ignore the consequences this activity would have on the health of the forest. So while bamboo was sold at high prices to basket weavers, it was heavily subsidised for the paper industry. Even after Independence, supplying bamboo at extremely low prices to Indian paper mills became a ‘patriotic’ duty of the government, and bamboo supplies were assured for decades at unchanged prices. The disaster that this would cause to the forests, and to the crafts person, still remained unforeseen.

Colonialism affected forests all across India and marginalised their inhabitants and the traditional occupations they practised. As late as the 1970s, the World Bank proposed that 4,600 hectares of natural Sal forest should be replaced by tropical pine to provide pulp for the paper industry. It was only after protests by local environmentalists that the project was stopped. Colonialism was therefore not only about repression, it was also a story of displacement, impoverishment and ecological crisis.

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 196

The varied uses of bamboo were disregarded by the British till the 1920s because:

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 199

Bamboo is referred to as ‘modest material’ because:

Delhi SI CPO Nov 24 Shift-2 - Question 200

What was considered to be a patriotic duty of the government after independence?

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