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1. Altruism: Selfless concern for the well-being of others (परोपकारिता)

2. Antagonist: A person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something (विरोधी)

3. Anthem: A song identified with a country or group (राष्ट्रगान / समूह गीत)

4. Anthropology: The study of humans, past and present (मानव विज्ञान)

5. Apartheid: A system of segregation on grounds of race (रंगभेद नीति)

6. Apocalypse: The complete final destruction of the world (सर्वनाश)

7. Ascend: To move or climb upward (ऊपर चढ़ना)

8. Astronomer: A person who studies the stars and planets (खगोलशास्त्री)

9. Astronomy: The scientific study of stars and planets (खगोल विज्ञान)

10. Biopsy: Removal of a tissue sample from the body for examination (जीवित ऊतक की जांच)

11. Blasphemy: The act of showing disrespect towards sacred things (ईश्वरनिंदा)

12. Blizzard: A severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility (बर्फीला तूफान)

13. Calligraphy: The art of beautiful handwriting (सुलेख)

14. Chatterbox: A person who talks a great deal (बातूनी)

15. Comrade: A companion who shares in one's activities (साथी)

16. Copyright: Exclusive legal right to reproduce, publish and sell artistic work (सर्वाधिकार)

17. Deaf: A person who cannot hear (बहरा)

18. Decade: A period of ten years (दशक)

19. Detention: The punishment of being kept in school after classes (रोककर रखना)

20. Dignitary: A person considered important due to high rank (प्रतिष्ठित व्यक्ति / गणमान्य)

21. Epic: A long narrative poem on the heroic deeds of a legendary figure (महाकाव्य)

22. Equinox: The time of year when day and night are of equal length (विषुव / समरात्रि)

23. Extempore: A speech delivered without preparation (बिना तैयारी का भाषण)

24. Gale: A very strong wind (प्रबल आँधी)

25. Genetics: The study of hereditary transmission and variation (आनुवंशिकी)

26. Granary: A place where grains are stored (अनाज भंडार)

27. Hurricane: A storm with a violent wind (चक्रवात / तूफान)

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Ancient / South Empires:

Haryanka Dynasty: Bimbisara

Maurya Empire: Chandragupta Maurya

Shunga Dynasty: Pushyamitra Shunga

Gupta Empire: Sri Gupta (Real founder: Chandragupta I)

Pallava Dynasty: Simhavishnu

Chalukya (Badami): Pulakeshin I

Rashtrakuta: Dantidurga

Hoysala Dynasty: Sala / Nripa Kama II

Medieval / Sultanate:

Pala Dynasty: Gopala

Slave / Mamluk: Qutb-ud-din Aibak (Real founder: Iltutmish)

Khilji Dynasty: Jalal-ud-din Khilji

Tughlaq Dynasty: Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq

Lodi Dynasty: Bahlul Lodi

Vijayanagara: Harihara I aur Bukka I

Bahmani Sultanate: Hasan Gangu (Bahman Shah)

SSC Option Trap Rule:
Agar question mein "Real Founder" likha ho, toh Gupta ke liye Chandragupta I aur Slave Dynasty ke liye Iltutmish mark karna. Nominal pucha ho tabhi Sri Gupta ya Aibak lagana.

Gate entry se pehle 1 minute mein revise kar lo, yahan se direct 2 marks fix hain.