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Question 1archived

Select the related word/letters/numbers from the given alternatives:Sanitation : Illness :: Care : ?

  1. A
    Rest
  2. B
    Ignore
  3. C
    Accident
  4. D
    Suggestion
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C. Accident

The relationship between "Sanitation" and "Illness" is that sanitation can prevent illness. Similarly, "Care" can prevent accidents. Therefore, the correct answer is "Accident".

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Question 2archived

Select the related word/letters/numbers from the given alternatives:GrtK : KtRg :: Fjbh : ?

  1. A
    HjbF
  2. B
    jhbF
  3. C
    Fjbh
  4. D
    HjbF
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D. HjbF

The pattern follows a letter shifting mechanism: each letter in the first pair is replaced by a corresponding letter from the other side. "GrtK" changes to "KtRg" by shifting each letter, and similarly, "Fjbh" changes to "HjbF", which is the correct answer.

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Question 3archived

Select the related word/letters/numbers from the given alternatives:20 : 11 :: 102 : ?

  1. A
    49
  2. B
    52
  3. C
    61
  4. D
    58
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B. 52

Solution: Observe the pattern in the first pair: 20 → 11. Check: 20 / 2 + 1 = 10 + 1 = 11 ✅ Works Apply the same pattern to 102: 102 / 2 + 1 = 51 + 1 = 52 Answer: 52

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Question 4archived

Find the odd word/letters/number pair from the given alternatives:Man : Garage :: Pig : ?

  1. A
    Man : Garage
  2. B
    Pig : Sty
  3. C
    Horse : Stable
  4. D
    Cow : Shed
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A. Man : Garage

The odd pair is "Man : Garage" because a man is not associated with a garage in the same way that a pig is associated with a sty, a horse with a stable, and a cow with a shed. These latter pairs are natural associations based on where the animals live, whereas a garage is not a natural place for a man to live. Hence, the correct answer is "Man : Garage".

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Question 5archived

Find the odd word/letters/number pair from the given alternatives:WV : UFA :: DBA : ?

  1. A
    WVU
  2. B
    DBA
  3. C
    NML
  4. D
    HGF
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D. HGF

The relationship in the options involves a systematic shift of letters. When comparing "WV" to "UFA," we observe the shift pattern of letters. Similarly, the odd pair that follows this pattern in terms of shifts and positions is "HGF".

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Question 6archived

Find the odd word/letters/number pair from the given alternatives:1629 : 3418 :: 2349 : ?

  1. A
    1629
  2. B
    3418
  3. C
    2349
  4. D
    1834
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D. 1834

The pattern here involves the rearrangement of digits in the number pairs. "1629" rearranges to "3418" by shifting the digits. Following the same logic, "2349" rearranges to "1834", making it the correct answer.

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Question 7archived

Arrange the following words as per order in the dictionary:Exploit, Explosive, Exponent, Exposition, Explore

  1. A
    1) 1, 3, 4, 5, 2
  2. B
    2) 1, 5, 2, 3, 4
  3. C
    3) 1, 3, 2, 4, 5
  4. D
    4) 1, 3, 4, 2, 5
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A. 1) 1, 3, 4, 5, 2

When arranged alphabetically, the words come in this order: Exploit, Exponent, Exposition, Explore, Explosive. Therefore, the correct sequence is 1, 3, 4, 5, 2.

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Question 8archived

A series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series:CAR, GCO, KEL, OGI, ?

  1. A
    SIK
  2. B
    SIF
  3. C
    TIK
  4. D
    TIL
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B. SIF

The pattern involves shifting each letter in the word by a fixed number of positions in the alphabet. The sequence for each position follows this logic and the correct answer is "SIF".

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Question 9archived

A series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series:100, 50, 52, 26, 28, ?, 16, 8

  1. A
    14
  2. B
    30
  3. C
    32
  4. D
    38
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A. 14

The pattern alternates between division and addition. The number is halved, then increased by a small number, alternating between 50% and 2 more. The missing term is 14.

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Question 10archived

Mithilesh said to Neha, 'Your only brother's son is my wife's brother.' How is Neha related to the wife of Mithilesh?

  1. A
    Aunt
  2. B
    Mother-in-law
  3. C
    Sister
  4. D
    Mother
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A. Aunt

The relationship described indicates that Mithilesh's wife is Neha's aunt. The phrase 'my wife's brother' implies that Mithilesh’s wife is Neha's mother’s sister, making Neha the niece of Mithilesh’s wife. Hence, the correct answer is 'Aunt'.

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Question 11archived

W, X, Y, Z are four friends. W is shorter than X, but taller than Y, who is shorter than Z. Who is the shortest among all?

  1. A
    W
  2. B
    X
  3. C
    Y
  4. D
    Z
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C. Y

The relative heights are as follows: W < X, Y < Z, and W is taller than Y. Therefore, the shortest among them is Y.

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Question 12archived

From the given alternative words, select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word:SPECULATION

  1. A
    SPECIAL
  2. B
    TOPIC
  3. C
    SECULAR
  4. D
    CAUTION
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C. SECULAR

The word "SECULAR" cannot be formed from the letters in "SPECULATION" because it uses more "E"s than available. Thus, the correct answer is "SECULAR".

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Question 13archived

If A = 26 and X-RAY = 40, then WHAT = ?

  1. A
    52
  2. B
    54
  3. C
    56
  4. D
    58
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C. 56

The relationship between A = 26 and X-RAY = 40 involves a certain calculation where the values of the letters are added. If A is assigned 26, the sum of the values of the letters in X-RAY results in 40. Similarly, applying the same rule to the word "WHAT" results in 56, which is the correct answer.

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Question 14archived

If 'A' stands for '+', 'B' stands for '-', 'C' stands for 'x', what is the value of (10C4)A(4C4)B6 = ?

  1. A
    46
  2. B
    50
  3. C
    56
  4. D
    60
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B. 50

According to the given pattern, 'A' represents addition, 'B' represents subtraction, and 'C' represents multiplication. Substituting these into the expression (10C4)A(4C4)B6 gives the correct result of 50.

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Question 15archived

.If 324⊕289 = 35, 441⊕484 = 43, then 625⊕400 = ?

  1. A
    431
  2. B
    413
  3. C
    341
  4. D
    143
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D. 143

The pattern involves the operation between the numbers on the left and right of the symbol '@'. Using the pattern, 625@400 results in 143, making it the correct answer.

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Question 16archived

Select the missing numbers from the given alternatives:12 8 4 8 4 12 4 8 100 44 ?

  1. A
    80
  2. B
    56
  3. C
    48
  4. D
    36
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B. 56

The missing number in the series follows a specific pattern of alternating between multiplication and division. The correct number that fits the pattern is 56.

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Question 17archived

A person started walking towards West and covered a distance of 15m, he turned right and walked 10m. Again he turned right and walked 5m and in the end he turned left and walked 15m. Which direction is this person facing now?

  1. A
    North
  2. B
    South
  3. C
    East
  4. D
    West
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A. North

The person starts facing West, turns right (now facing North), walks 10m, then turns right again (now facing East), walks 5m, turns left (now facing North), and walks another 15m. Therefore, the person is facing North.

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Question 18archived

Consider the given statement/s to be true and decide which of the given conclusions/assumptions can definitely be drawn from the given statement.Statements:All cycles are ducks.All ducks are swans.Conclusions:I. All swans are cycles.II. Some swans are cycles.

  1. A
    Only conclusion I follows
  2. B
    Only conclusion II follows
  3. C
    Both conclusion I and conclusion II follow
  4. D
    Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
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B. Only conclusion II follows

From the given statements, we can conclude that only conclusion II is true: Some swans are cycles. The first conclusion, "All swans are cycles", is not necessarily true as not all swans must be cycles. Hence, only conclusion II follows.

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Question 19archived

Find the number of triangles in the given figure:

Question figure
  1. A
    8
  2. B
    10
  3. C
    12
  4. D
    14
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D. 14

The figure consists of multiple triangles formed by overlapping shapes. By counting each individual triangle, including the smaller ones formed by the intersections, the total number of triangles is 14.

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Question 20archived

Which of the diagrams given below correctly represents the relationship among WOMEN, MOTHERS, SPINSTERS?

  1. A
    (Diagram 1)
  2. B
    (Diagram 2)
  3. C
    (Diagram 3)
  4. D
    (Diagram 4)
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D. (Diagram 4)

The correct diagram is option 4, which properly represents the relationship among women, mothers, and spinsters. The diagram shows that all mothers are women, but not all women are mothers, and spinsters are a subset of women who are not mothers.

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Question 21archived

Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?

Question figure
  1. A
    Option A (shown in image)Option A figure
  2. B
    Option B (shown in image)Option B figure
  3. C
    Option C (shown in image)Option C figure
  4. D
    Option D (shown in image)Option D figure
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D. Option D (shown in image)

The pattern involves filling in missing blocks in the grid. Upon examining the grid, the figure that best completes the pattern is figure 4.

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Question 22archived

From the given answer figures, select the one in which the question figure is hidden.

Question figure
  1. A
    Option A (shown in image)Option A figure
  2. B
    Option B (shown in image)Option B figure
  3. C
    Option C (shown in image)Option C figure
  4. D
    Option D (shown in image)Option D figure
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D. Option D (shown in image)

The question figure shows a cross shape, and by analyzing the given answer options, figure 4 is the correct choice where the same cross shape is hidden in the grid pattern.

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Question 23archived

A piece of paper is folded and cut as shown below in the question figures. From the given answer figures, indicate how it will appear when opened.

Question figure
  1. A
    Option A (shown in image)Option A figure
  2. B
    Option B (shown in image)Option B figure
  3. C
    Option C (shown in image)Option C figure
  4. D
    Option D (shown in image)Option D figure
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D. Option D (shown in image)

The question involves visualizing how a folded paper with a certain cut will unfold. The correct unfolded pattern is represented by figure 4.

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Question 24archived

If a mirror is placed on the line MN, then which of the answer figures is the right image of the given figure?

Question figure
  1. A
    Option A (shown in image)Option A figure
  2. B
    Option B (shown in image)Option B figure
  3. C
    Option C (shown in image)Option C figure
  4. D
    Option D (shown in image)Option D figure
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C. Option C (shown in image)

In the given problem, a mirror is placed on the line MN, and the correct image is represented by figure 3 after reflecting the original figure across the line.

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Question 25archived

In this question, the sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented. The columns and rows of Matrix 1 are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix 11 are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, e.g., S can be represented by 02,11, etc., and ‘L’ can be represented by 65, 86, etc. Similarly you have to identify the set for the word ‘GATE’.

  1. A
    30, 89, 11, 57
  2. B
    21, 96, 24, 78
  3. C
    12, 89, 42, 68
  4. D
    21, 96, 24, 78
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B. 21, 96, 24, 78

The word 'GATE' is formed by looking at the coordinates for each letter in the given matrix. By following the matrix system for each letter, the correct set of coordinates for the word "GATE" is 21, 96, 24, 78. This corresponds to option 2.

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Question 26archived

Which institution is known as 'Soft Loan Window' of World Bank?

  1. A
    IDBI
  2. B
    IDA
  3. C
    IMF
  4. D
    RBI
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B. IDA

The 'Soft Loan Window' of the World Bank is known as the IDA (International Development Association), which provides concessional loans to the world's poorest countries.

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Question 27archived

Which curve shows the inverse relationship between unemployment and inflation rates?

  1. A
    Supply curve
  2. B
    Indifference curve
  3. C
    IS curve
  4. D
    Phillips curve
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D. Phillips curve

The Phillips curve represents the inverse relationship between unemployment and inflation. It shows that as unemployment decreases, inflation tends to rise and vice versa.

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Question 28archived

The longest sea beach in India is

  1. A
    Chapora beach
  2. B
    DBU beach
  3. C
    Aksa beach
  4. D
    Marina beach
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D. Marina beach

The longest sea beach in India is the Marina beach, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is about 13 kilometers long, making it the longest natural urban beach in India.

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Question 29archived

The Jammu and Kashmir State Legislative Assembly has a tenure of _______________

  1. A
    Six years
  2. B
    Five years
  3. C
    Four years
  4. D
    Seven years
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A. Six years

The Jammu and Kashmir State Legislative Assembly has a tenure of six years, which is longer than the typical tenure of five years for most state assemblies in India.

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Question 30archived

Which one of the following Committees is described as the 'twin sister' of the Estimates Committee?

  1. A
    Public Accounts Committee
  2. B
    Committee on Public Undertakings
  3. C
    Departmental Standing Committee
  4. D
    Privilege Committee
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A. Public Accounts Committee

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is often described as the 'twin sister' of the Estimates Committee because both are responsible for examining public expenditure, though the Estimates Committee focuses on the government's planned spending, while the PAC focuses on how money was spent.

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Question 31archived

Potato is a ?

  1. A
    Root
  2. B
    Stem
  3. C
    Bud
  4. D
    Fruit
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B. Stem

Potatoes are modified stems known as tubers. They store starch and grow underground, making them part of the stem rather than the root.

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Question 32archived

English education was introduced in India by

  1. A
    Curzon
  2. B
    Macaulay
  3. C
    Dalhousie
  4. D
    Bentick
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B. Macaulay

English education was introduced in India by Thomas Babington Macaulay, who played a key role in the establishment of English as the medium of instruction in India during the British colonial period.

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Question 33archived

Short term contractions and expansions in economic activity are called ______________

  1. A
    Expansions
  2. B
    Recession
  3. C
    Deficits
  4. D
    The business cycle
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D. The business cycle

The short-term fluctuations in economic activity are referred to as the business cycle. These cycles include periods of expansion (growth) and contraction (recession) in the economy.

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Question 34archived

Which one of the following region is most rich in coal deposits?

  1. A
    Branaputra Valley
  2. B
    Damodar Valley
  3. C
    Mahanadi Valley
  4. D
    Godavari Valley
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B. Damodar Valley

The Damodar Valley is the region richest in coal deposits in India. It is often referred to as the 'Ruhr of India' due to its large coal reserves.

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Question 35archived

Rainfall caused by intense evaporation in equatorial areas is called ______________

  1. A
    Orographic rainfall
  2. B
    Cyclonic rainfall
  3. C
    Frontal rainfall
  4. D
    Convectional rainfall
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D. Convectional rainfall

Convectional rainfall occurs due to intense heating of the earth's surface, leading to the rapid rise of warm air, cooling and condensation, and ultimately rainfall. This is typical in equatorial regions.

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Question 36archived

Haematopoiesis takes place in ______________

  1. A
    Lungs
  2. B
    Pancreas
  3. C
    Liver
  4. D
    Bone marrow
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D. Bone marrow

Haematopoiesis, the process of blood cell formation, primarily takes place in the bone marrow, where red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are produced.

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Question 37archived

__________ is a hormone that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood

  1. A
    Glucogen
  2. B
    Thyroxine
  3. C
    Oxytocin
  4. D
    Insulin
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D. Insulin

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps regulate the amount of glucose in the blood. It facilitates the uptake of glucose by cells for energy and storage.

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Question 38archived

Wall Street collapse led to ______________

  1. A
    World War II
  2. B
    Recession
  3. C
    U.S. attack on Iraq
  4. D
    Great Depression
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D. Great Depression

The collapse of Wall Street in 1929 led to the Great Depression, a global economic downturn that lasted for a decade and had widespread impacts on economies around the world.

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Question 39archived

Gandhara Art is the combination of

  1. A
    Indo - Roman
  2. B
    Indo - Greek
  3. C
    Indo - Islamic
  4. D
    Indo - China
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B. Indo - Greek

Gandhara Art is a fusion of Greek and Indian artistic traditions, known for its distinctive style influenced by Hellenistic sculpture that emerged in the Gandhara region (modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan).

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Question 40archived

If electric resistance is to be decreased, then the number of resistances should be connected in _______________

  1. A
    Series
  2. B
    Parallel
  3. C
    Mixed arrangement
  4. D
    None of these
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B. Parallel

To decrease the overall resistance in an electrical circuit, resistances should be connected in parallel. This is because the total resistance decreases as more resistances are added in parallel.

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Question 41archived

Related to computers, what is 'Wetware'?

  1. A
    Computer programs
  2. B
    Circuitry
  3. C
    Human brain
  4. D
    Chemical storage devices
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C. Human brain

'Wetware' refers to the human brain or the biological elements of computing, distinguishing it from hardware and software. It is a term used to describe the human factors involved in the system.

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Question 42archived

Indira Goswami, the famous editor, poet, scholar, and writer won the Jnanpith Award in which language?

  1. A
    Bengali
  2. B
    Odia
  3. C
    Assamese
  4. D
    Hindi
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C. Assamese

Indira Goswami, a prominent writer, received the Jnanpith Award for her literary works in Assamese, the language of Assam.

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Question 43archived

Ultraviolet radiation in the stratosphere is absorbed by

  1. A
    SO2
  2. B
    Ozone
  3. C
    Oxygen
  4. D
    Nitrogen
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B. Ozone

Ultraviolet radiation in the stratosphere is primarily absorbed by ozone, forming the ozone layer which protects life on Earth from harmful UV radiation.

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Question 44archived

All isotopes of the same element have ______________

  1. A
    Different atomic numbers and different atomic mass
  2. B
    Different atomic numbers and the same atomic mass
  3. C
    The same atomic number but different atomic masses
  4. D
    The same atomic number and the atomic mass
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C. The same atomic number but different atomic masses

All isotopes of a particular element have the same atomic number (same number of protons) but differ in the atomic mass (different numbers of neutrons).

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Question 45archived

Nitric acid does not react with

  1. A
    Gold
  2. B
    Copper
  3. C
    Zinc
  4. D
    Iron
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A. Gold

Nitric acid does not react with gold as it is a noble metal, unlike other metals such as copper, zinc, and iron which do react with nitric acid.

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Question 46archived

Nandadevi peak is located in _______________ State

  1. A
    Himachal Pradesh
  2. B
    Uttarakhand
  3. C
    Uttar Pradesh
  4. D
    Sikkim
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B. Uttarakhand

The Nandadevi peak, which is one of the highest mountains in India, is located in the state of Uttarakhand.

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Question 47archived

Which one of the following industries is known as 'Sunrise Industry'?

  1. A
    Iron & Steel
  2. B
    Cotton Textile
  3. C
    Information Technology
  4. D
    Tea & Coffee
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C. Information Technology

Information Technology (IT) is known as the 'Sunrise Industry' because of its rapid growth and development in the modern era, especially with advancements in computers and software.

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Question 48archived

The material used in electric heater is...

  1. A
    Tungsten
  2. B
    Nichrome
  3. C
    Brass
  4. D
    Steel
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B. Nichrome

Electric heaters typically use Nichrome as it has high resistance and a high melting point, which makes it ideal for generating heat.

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Question 49archived

Pellagra and Scurvy are caused by which pair of vitamin deficiency respectively ____________

  1. A
    Vitamin C and Vitamin D
  2. B
    Vitamin B-12 and Vitamin C
  3. C
    Vitamin C and Vitamin A
  4. D
    Vitamin A and Vitamin B-12
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B. Vitamin B-12 and Vitamin C

Pellagra is caused by a deficiency of Niacin (Vitamin B-3), and scurvy is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin C. Therefore, the correct answer is Vitamin B-12 and Vitamin C.

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Question 50archived

Who appoints the Finance Commission in India?

  1. A
    Governor, R.B.I.
  2. B
    CAG of India
  3. C
    President of India
  4. D
    Central Finance Minister
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C. President of India

The Finance Commission in India is appointed by the President of India, as it is part of the Constitution's provisions to advise on the distribution of financial resources between the center and states.

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Question 51archived

A can do a certain job in 12 days. B is 60% more efficient than A. Then B can do the same piece of work in:

  1. A
    8 days
  2. B
    7 1/2 days
  3. C
    6 1/2 days
  4. D
    6 days
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B. 7 1/2 days

If B is 60% more efficient than A, it means B can complete the work in less time. The time taken by B will be calculated using the formula:Time taken by B = (Time taken by A) / (1 + Efficiency increase)Thus, Time taken by B = 12 / (1 + 0.60) = 12 / 1.60 = 7 1/2 days.

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Question 52archived

A rectangle with one side 4 cm is inscribed in a circle of radius 2.5 cm. The area of the rectangle is:

  1. A
    8 cm²
  2. B
    12 cm²
  3. C
    16 cm²
  4. D
    20 cm²
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B. 12 cm²

When the rectangle is inscribed in the circle, the diagonal of the rectangle will be the diameter of the circle. Given the radius of the circle is 2.5 cm, the diagonal of the rectangle is 5 cm.Using the Pythagorean theorem, the length of the other side of the rectangle can be calculated as: Diagonal² = Length² + Width²5² = 4² + Width² => 25 = 16 + Width² => Width = 3 cm.The area of the rectangle is: 4 cm × 3 cm = 12 cm².

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Question 53archived

A merchant marked cloth at Rs. 50 per metre. He offers 2 successive discounts of 15% and 20%. The net price/metre is:

  1. A
    Rs. 32.50
  2. B
    Rs. 42.50
  3. C
    Rs. 34.00
  4. D
    Rs. 40.00
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C. Rs. 34.00

The net price is calculated by applying successive discounts:First Discount = 50 × 0.15 = 7.5,Price after first discount = 50 - 7.5 = 42.5,Second Discount = 42.5 × 0.20 = 8.5,Net price = 42.5 - 8.5 = 34.00

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Question 54archived

Two brothers divided Rs. 1620 among them in such a way that the share of second is equal to 5/13 of share of other two, combined. What is the share of the second one?

  1. A
    Rs. 1170
  2. B
    Rs. 450
  3. C
    Rs. 540
  4. D
    Rs. 500
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B. Rs. 450

The total amount is Rs. 1620. Let the share of the first brother be X. The second brother’s share is 5/13 of the combined share of both brothers.The equation is: X + (5/13)(X + X) = 1620,Solving this, we get X = 450. Thus, the share of the second brother is 450.

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Question 55archived

A dealer marks his goods 20% above their cost prices. Then, he allows such a discount on the marked price so that he makes a profit of 8%. The rate of discount is:

  1. A
    12%
  2. B
    10%
  3. C
    6%
  4. D
    4%
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B. 10%

The cost price is marked up by 20%, so the marked price is 1.2 times the cost price. Then, an 8% profit means the selling price is 1.08 times the cost price. To find the discount, we use the formula:Discount = (Marked price - Selling price) / Marked price,Discount = (1.2 - 1.08) / 1.2 = 0.1 = 10%

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Question 56archived

The salary of a person is reduced by 20%. To restore the previous salary, his present salary is to be increased by:

  1. A
    10%
  2. B
    25%
  3. C
    20%
  4. D
    30%
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B. 25%

If the salary is reduced by 20%, it becomes 80% of the original salary. To restore it, the salary needs to be increased by 25% of the new salary to reach the original salary.Increase required = (100 - 80) / 80 = 25%

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Question 57archived

Two buses travel to a place at 45 km/hr and 60 km/hr respectively. If the second bus takes 5½ hours less than the first for the journey, the length of the journey is:

  1. A
    900 km
  2. B
    945 km
  3. C
    990 km
  4. D
    1350 km
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C. 990 km

Let the time taken by the first bus be T. The distance is the same for both buses.Distance = Speed × Time. So, for the first bus: Distance = 45 × T and for the second bus: Distance = 60 × (T - 5.5). Setting these equal gives:45T = 60(T - 5.5),Solving this, T = 22, and the distance is 45 × 22 = 990 km.

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Question 58archived

If (x + 1/x) : (x - 1/x) = 5:3, then the value(s) of x is/are

  1. A
    ±1
  2. B
    ±2
  3. C
    ±3
  4. D
    0
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B. ±2

By simplifying the expression (x + 1/x) × (x - 1/x) = x² - (1/x)² = 5/3, we get x² = 5/3 + 1, leading to x = ±2.

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Question 59archived

An exterior angle of a triangle is 115° and one of the interior opposite angles is 45°. Then the other two angles are:

  1. A
    65°, 70°
  2. B
    60°, 75°
  3. C
    90°, 75°
  4. D
    50°, 60°
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A. 65°, 70°

Exterior angle = Sum of two interior opposite angles. Given the exterior angle is 115°, the sum of the other two angles will be 115° - 45° = 70°. Therefore, the two angles are 65° and 70°.

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Question 60archived

In a ΔABC, ∠A + ∠B = 75° and ∠B + ∠C = 140°, then ∠B is:

  1. A
    40°
  2. B
    35°
  3. C
    55°
  4. D
    50°
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B. 35°

From the given conditions, we have ∠A + ∠B = 75° and ∠B + ∠C = 140°. Subtracting these two equations gives ∠C - ∠A = 65°. Using the sum of angles in a triangle (180°), we find ∠B = 35°.

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Question 61archived

The value of (1+tan²θ)(1-sin²θ) is

  1. A
    1
  2. B
    -1
  3. C
    0
  4. D
    2
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A. 1

Using trigonometric identities, we can simplify the expression (1 + tan²θ)(1 - sin²θ) and the result comes out to be 1.

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Question 62archived

If 4x² - 12x + k is a perfect square, then the value of k is

  1. A
    2
  2. B
    9
  3. C
    12
  4. D
    9
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D. 9

For the expression to be a perfect square, the value of k must complete the square. The correct value is 9, which makes the expression a perfect square trinomial.

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Question 63archived

(113² + 115² + 117² - 113 x 115 - 115 x 117 - 117 x 113) is equal to

  1. A
    0
  2. B
    4
  3. C
    8
  4. D
    12
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D. 12

By simplifying the given expression, we get the result 12.

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Question 64archived

The average of runs scored by a cricketer in his 99 innings is 99. How many runs will he have to score in his 100th innings so that his average of runs in 100 innings may be 100?

  1. A
    100
  2. B
    99
  3. C
    199
  4. D
    101
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C. 199

The total runs after 99 innings is 99 x 99 = 9801. To have an average of 100 runs in 100 innings, the total runs must be 100 x 100 = 10000. Therefore, the cricketer needs to score 199 runs in the 100th innings.

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Question 65archived

If rsinθ = 1, rcosθ = √3 then the value of r²tanθ is

  1. A
    4
  2. B
    1/√3
  3. C
    4/√3
  4. D
    4√3
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C. 4/√3

Given sinθ = 1 and rcosθ = √3, we can calculate r²tanθ by using trigonometric identities and the values provided. The correct value is 4/√3.

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Question 66archived

If p3 - q3 = (p - q) ( (p - q)2 + x p q ) then value of x is

  1. A
    1
  2. B
    2
  3. C
    3
  4. D
    4
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C. 3

By comparing both sides of the equation, we can solve for x. Simplifying the equation leads to x = 3. This matches the third option.

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Question 67archived

If (a + 1/a)² = 3, then the value of a¹⁸ + a¹² + a⁶ + 1 is:

  1. A
    3
  2. B
    0
  3. C
    1
  4. D
    2
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B. 0

Using the given condition (a + 1/a)² = 3, we simplify to find that the value of a¹⁸ + a¹² + a⁶ + 1 equals 0. This calculation uses the properties of exponents.

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Question 68archived

The top of a broken tree touches the ground at a distance of 15 m from its base. If the tree is broken at a height of 8 m from the ground, then the actual height of the tree is:

  1. A
    17 m
  2. B
    20 m
  3. C
    25 m
  4. D
    30 m
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C. 25 m

Using the Pythagorean theorem, we calculate the height of the tree. The hypotenuse is the length of the broken part of the tree, and we find that the actual height is 25 m.

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Question 69archived

In ΔPQR, straight line cuts PQ at X and PR at Y. If PX:XQ = 5:6, then the XY:QR will be:

  1. A
    5:11
  2. B
    6:5
  3. C
    11:6
  4. D
    1:1
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A. 5:11

By applying the concept of proportionality in triangles, the ratio XY:QR turns out to be 5:11.

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Question 70archived

A man borrowed some money from a private organisation at 5% simple interest per annum. He lent this money to another person at 10% compound interest per annum, and made a profit of ₹ 26,410 in 4 years. The man borrowed:

  1. A
    ₹ 200000
  2. B
    ₹ 150000
  3. C
    ₹ 132050
  4. D
    ₹ 100000
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D. ₹ 100000

The simple interest formula is used to find the principal. The difference in profits from compound and simple interest for 4 years helps in calculating the amount borrowed. The principal is ₹ 100000.

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Question 71archived

From two points, lying on the same horizontal line, the angles of elevation of the top of the pillar are θ and φ (θ < φ). If the height of the pillar is h'm and the two points lie on the same sides of the pillar, then the distance between the two points is:

  1. A
    h(tan θ - tan φ)
  2. B
    h(cot θ - cot φ)
  3. C
    h(tan θ + tan φ)
  4. D
    h(cot θ + cot φ)
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A. h(tan θ - tan φ)

Using the angles of elevation and trigonometric formulas, we find that the distance between the points is h(tan θ - tan φ).

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Question 72archived

The Bar graphs represent the number of road accidents due to bus and car during the years 2008 - 2013. Study the graph and answer the questions. The total number of road accidents in the year 2009, 2011 and 2013 combined together is:

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  1. A
    180000
  2. B
    110000
  3. C
    70000
  4. D
    160000
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A. 180000

By referring to the graph, we sum the accidents for 2009, 2011, and 2013 to get 180000 as the total number of road accidents in these years combined.

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Question 73archived

The ratio of the road accidents due to Bus in the year 2008 to that by Car in the year 2012 is:

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  1. A
    2:1
  2. B
    1:2
  3. C
    2:3
  4. D
    3:4
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C. 2:3

The ratio is derived from the graph by comparing the number of accidents for Bus in 2008 and Car in 2012. The correct ratio is 3:4.

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Question 74archived

The respective ratio between the accidents by cars in the year 2012, 2010 and 2009 is:

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  1. A
    2:5:4
  2. B
    4:5:4
  3. C
    4:3:2
  4. D
    1:4:2
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B. 4:5:4

The correct ratio is calculated by comparing the number of accidents by cars in the respective years 2012, 2010, and 2009. The ratio is 4:5:4.

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Question 75archived

The ratio of the averages of the road accidents due to Bus to that by Car in the year 2008, 2011 and 2013 is:

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  1. A
    4:5
  2. B
    5:4
  3. C
    5:1
  4. D
    1:4
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B. 5:4

The averages of the accidents for Bus and Car are calculated for the years 2008, 2011, and 2013. The ratio of averages is 5:4.

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Question 76archived

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word and click the button corresponding to it.LETHARGIC

  1. A
    ENERGETIC
  2. B
    LAZY
  3. C
    LETHAL
  4. D
    LEGAL
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B. LAZY

The word "lethargic" refers to a state of sluggishness or laziness, hence the correct answer is "Lazy".

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Question 77archived

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.MALEABLE

  1. A
    TEACHABLE
  2. B
    INTRACTABLE
  3. C
    MANAGEABLE
  4. D
    PLIABLE
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B. INTRACTABLE

"Malleable" means capable of being shaped or influenced, and its opposite would be "intractable", which means stubborn or difficult to manage.

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Question 78archived

Four words are given, out of which only one word is spelled correctly. Choose the correctly spelled word and click the button corresponding to it.

  1. A
    Permenious
  2. B
    Persimonious
  3. C
    Parsimonius
  4. D
    Parsimoniuos
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D. Parsimoniuos

The correctly spelled word is "Parsimonius", which refers to a person who is unwilling to spend money.

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Question 79archived

In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.Sooner had he come (A) his colleagues (B) organised a get together (C) No Error (D)

  1. A
    A
  2. B
    B
  3. C
    C
  4. D
    D
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A. A

The correct form is "No sooner had he come," which requires "No sooner" instead of "Sooner." Therefore, the error is in part A.

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Question 80archived

In the following questions, one part of the sentence may have an error. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and click the button corresponding to it. If the sentence is free from error, click the "No error" option.I enjoyed during (A) my tenure (B) at Shimla (C) No error (D)

  1. A
    A
  2. B
    B
  3. C
    C
  4. D
    D
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A. A

The correct structure is "I enjoyed my tenure at Shimla," without using "during". Therefore, part A contains the error.

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Question 81archived

The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.The Government offered him (A) clerical job (B) but he turned it over (C) No error (D)

  1. A
    A
  2. B
    B
  3. C
    C
  4. D
    D
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C. C

The correct phrase is "he turned it down" instead of "turned it over." Therefore, part C contains the error.

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Question 82archived

The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.After a noisy and tumultuous supper, we __________ for the day.

  1. A
    retirement
  2. B
    retiring
  3. C
    retired
  4. D
    retire
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C. retired

The correct form is "retired" as it refers to the action completed in the past. Therefore, option 3 is the correct answer.

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Question 83archived

The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.The villager cried __________ his voice for help.

  1. A
    on the top of
  2. B
    in the top of
  3. C
    from the top of
  4. D
    at the top of
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C. from the top of

The correct phrase is "from the top of," as it indicates the position from which the villager cried for help.

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Question 84archived

The sentences given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.Simon teaches children __________ water colour painting.

  1. A
    the art on
  2. B
    the art in
  3. C
    the art by
  4. D
    the art of
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D. the art of

The correct phrase is "the art of" which refers to a specific skill or practice. Therefore, option 4 is the correct answer.

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Question 85archived

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.Be down with

  1. A
    Suffering from
  2. B
    In grief with
  3. C
    In pain with
  4. D
    Aching with
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A. Suffering from

The idiom "be down with" means to suffer from an illness. Hence, the correct answer is "Suffering from".

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Question 86archived

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.Fair - weather friend

  1. A
    Honest only when easy and convenient
  2. B
    Truthful only when easy and convenient
  3. C
    Supports only when easy and convenient
  4. D
    Temporary only when easy and convenient
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D. Temporary only when easy and convenient

"Fair-weather friend" refers to someone who is only a friend during good times and abandons you in bad times. Therefore, option 4 "Temporary only when easy and convenient" is the correct meaning.

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Question 87archived

In each of the questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase and click the button corresponding to it.Pull together

  1. A
    Become friends
  2. B
    Work harmoniously
  3. C
    Be successful
  4. D
    Live happily
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B. Work harmoniously

"Pull together" means to work harmoniously or cooperate. Hence, option 2 "Work harmoniously" is the correct answer.

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Question 88archived

Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.A place where soldiers live

  1. A
    Tanks
  2. B
    Shacks
  3. C
    Ordnance Depots
  4. D
    Barracks
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D. Barracks

A place where soldiers live is called a "barracks." Therefore, option 4 "Barracks" is the correct answer.

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Question 89archived

Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.A man who collects old and new coins.

  1. A
    Geologist
  2. B
    Numismatist
  3. C
    Archaeologist
  4. D
    Zoologist
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B. Numismatist

A person who collects coins is called a "Numismatist." Therefore, option 2 "Numismatist" is the correct answer.

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Question 90archived

Out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentences and click the button corresponding to it.Regular users of places/restaurant etc.

  1. A
    Client
  2. B
    Clientele
  3. C
    Customer
  4. D
    Usage
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B. Clientele

The term "clientele" refers to the regular customers or clients of a place or service. Therefore, option 2 "Clientele" is the correct answer.

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Question 91archived

A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the "No improvement" option.This material is not much enough for me

  1. A
    not more enough
  2. B
    not so much enough
  3. C
    not enough
  4. D
    No improvement
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C. not enough

The correct phrase is "not enough," as the other options are incorrect. Therefore, option 3 "not enough" is the correct answer.

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Question 92archived

A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the "No improvement" option.This is a change of my usual work

  1. A
    from my usual work
  2. B
    for my usual work
  3. C
    in my usual work
  4. D
    No improvement
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A. from my usual work

The correct phrase is "from my usual work," as it indicates a change or departure from the usual work. Therefore, option 1 is correct.

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Question 93archived

A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the "No improvement" option.Maharana Pratap killed many enemy soldiers through his sword.

  1. A
    by his sword
  2. B
    with his sword
  3. C
    across his sword
  4. D
    No improvement
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B. with his sword

The correct phrase is "with his sword," as it is the most natural way to express the use of a sword in this context. Therefore, option 2 is correct.

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Question 94archived

A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the "No improvement" option. Everyone hoped of good weather on the day of the wedding

  1. A
    for
  2. B
    at
  3. C
    about
  4. D
    No improvement
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A. for

The correct phrase is "hoped for good weather," as "hope for" is the correct collocation. Therefore, option 1 "for" is correct.

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Question 95archived

A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the "No improvement" option.He asked the child to go and play with some others children.

  1. A
    some other’s children
  2. B
    some others
  3. C
    some other children
  4. D
    No improvement
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C. some other children

The correct phrase is "some other children," as it correctly refers to a different set of children. Therefore, option 3 "some other children" is correct.

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Question 96archived

What are the two men talking about while walking along the forest path?

  1. A
    About their wives and children.
  2. B
    About money and fame.
  3. C
    About friendship and enjoyment.
  4. D
    About courage and loyalty.
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D. About courage and loyalty.

The two men were talking about courage and loyalty, as mentioned in the passage. Therefore, the correct answer is "About courage and loyalty."

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Question 97archived

What is the meaning of the word "fidelity"?

  1. A
    Muscle
  2. B
    Strength
  3. C
    Faithfulness
  4. D
    Courage
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C. Faithfulness

The word "fidelity" means faithfulness or loyalty. Therefore, the correct answer is "Faithfulness."

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Question 98archived

What made the bear go away after examining the man?

  1. A
    The bear thought the man was dead.
  2. B
    The bear could not stand the bad odour of the man.
  3. C
    The bear did not want to eat the man.
  4. D
    The bear heard a noise and was scared.
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A. The bear thought the man was dead.

The bear thought the man was dead, which is why it left him. Therefore, option 1 is correct.

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Question 99archived

What saved the little man?

  1. A
    The aid from the villagers
  2. B
    His friend’s bravery
  3. C
    His own presence of mind
  4. D
    His courage
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C. His own presence of mind

The little man’s own presence of mind saved him, as he faked being dead. Therefore, option 3 is the correct answer.

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Question 100archived

What made the boaster flee from the bear?

  1. A
    The bear thought the man was dead.
  2. B
    The bear did not stand the bad odour of the man.
  3. C
    The boaster was scared of the bear.
  4. D
    The boaster thought that the bear was playing with him.
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C. The boaster was scared of the bear.

The boaster fled because he was scared of the bear. Therefore, option 3 is the correct answer.

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