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Question 81

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Select the figure that will come next in the following series.

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Why this answer is correct

The pattern followed here is,

In each step, the given figure is rotated 90° in a clockwise direction.

In each step, 2 leaves are getting added on the stem that is 3, 5, 7, 9, 11... and shaded leaves are shifting downward.

The figure which will come next is,

Hence, the figure in option 2 is the correct answer.

Question 82

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The ratio of present ages (in years) of a father and son is 15 : 8. Six years ago, the ratio of their ages was 13 : 6 What is the father's present age ?

  1. AOption (a)

    78 years

  2. BOption (b)

    45 years

  3. COption (c)

    58 years

  4. DOption (d)

    65 years

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

45 years

Why this answer is correct

Given:

The ratio of present ages (in years) of a father and son is 15 : 8. Six years ago.

And the ratio of their ages was 13 : 6.

Calculation: 

Let the present age of father be 15x years.

And the present age of son be 8x years.

According to the question:

(15x – 6)/(8x – 6 ) = 13/6

⇒ 90x – 36 = 104x – 78

⇒ - 14x = - 42

⇒ x = 3

∴  The present age of father is 15x years = 15 × 3 = 45 years.

Question 83

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Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

92, 137, 182, 227, 272, ?

  1. AOption (a)

    400

  2. BOption (b)

    317

  3. COption (c)

    350

  4. DOption (d)

    345

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

317

Why this answer is correct

The logic is:

Hence, ‘317’ is the correct answer.

Question 84

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What will be the difference in the simple interest and compound interest compounded annually on a sum of Rs. 6,000 in 2 years at the interest rate of 5% per annum?

  1. AOption (a)

    Rs. 35

  2. BOption (b)

    Rs. 15

  3. COption (c)

    Rs. 10

  4. DOption (d)

    Rs. 30

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Rs. 15

Why this answer is correct

Given:

Principal = Rs. 6000

Rate of interest = 5% & Time = 2 years

Concept used:

Simple Interest, SI = (P × R × T)/100

Amount = P + SI

where,

P = Principal amount & R = Rate of interest per year

T = Time in years

In case of the compound interest,

Amount = P(1 + R/100)N

CI = P(1 + R/100)N - P

Calculation:

Simple interest incurred = (6000 × 2 × 5)/100

⇒ Rs. 600

Compound interest incurred = 6000(1 + 5/100)2 - 6000

⇒ RS. 615

Now, the difference = 615 - 600 = Rs. 15

∴ The difference in the simple interest and compound interest compounded annually on a sum of Rs. 6,000 in 2 years at the interest rate of 5% per annum will be Rs. 15.

Question 85

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Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number.

13 : 17 : : 73 : ?

  1. AOption (a)

    99

  2. BOption (b)

    78

  3. COption (c)

    81

  4. DOption (d)

    79

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

79

Why this answer is correct

The logic is:

13 : 17 → Both are pair of prime numbers.

Similarly,

73 : 79

From the options, we can clearly see that only 79 is a prime number.

So, ‘?’ will be replaced by 79.

Hence, ‘79’ is the correct answer.

Question 86

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Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 

  1. AOption (a)

  2. BOption (b)

  3. COption (c)

  4. DOption (d)

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Why this answer is correct

The logic followed here is:

Logic: Symbol '

' has shifting its position in anticlockwise direction.

Symbol '

' is rotating by 45 and 90 degree alternatively.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

Question 87

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Which option represents the correct order of the given words as they would appear in English dictionary?

  1. Decline
  2. Dextrous
  3. Detrimental
  4. Decay
  5. Deforestation
  1. AOption (a)

    4, 1, 3, 5, 2

  2. BOption (b)

    4, 1, 5, 2, 3

  3. COption (c)

    4, 5, 1, 3, 2

  4. DOption (d)

    4, 1, 5, 3, 2

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

4, 1, 5, 3, 2

Why this answer is correct

The correct order of the given words as they would appear in English dictionary is:

  1. Decay
  2. Decline
  3. Deforestation
  4. Detrimental
  5. Dextrous

Hence, ‘4, 1, 5, 3, 2’ is the correct answer.

Question 88

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If '+' means 'subtraction', '÷' means 'addition', '–' means 'multiplication' and '×' means 'division', then what is the value of (8 + 2 –19) – (4 + 27 ×  3)?

  1. AOption (a)

    –150

  2. BOption (b)

    85

  3. COption (c)

    –85

  4. DOption (d)

    150

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

150

Why this answer is correct

Given expression: (8 + 2 –19) – (4 + 27 ×  3)

And sign changes are as follow-

• '+' → '–'

• '÷' → '+'

• '–' → '×'

• '×' → '÷'

On changing signs, given expression becomes: (8 – 2 × 19) × (4 – 27 ÷ 3)

Solve using BODMAS-

(8 – 2 × 19) × (4 – 27 ÷ 3)

= (8 – 38) × (4 – 9)

= (– 30) × (–  5)

= 150

Hence, 'option 4' is the correct answer.

Question 89

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Direction: In the question, a statement is given, followed by two arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument.

Statement: Is taking a gap this year due to the pandemic, a viable option for students considering competitive exams?

Argument:

I.Yes, students can utilize the time effectively so that they are better prepared next year.

II. No, since a lesser number of students will compete this year, the probability of getting through will be higher.

  1. AOption (a)

    Neither I nor II is strong.

  2. BOption (b)

    Only I is strong.

  3. COption (c)

    Only II is strong.

  4. DOption (d)

    Both I and II are strong.

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Both I and II are strong.

Why this answer is correct

Correct option 4. Both I and II are strong.

The statement asks if it will be a better option for students appearing for competitive exams to drop this year and appear next year.

Argument I supports the claim and suggests that they should drop this year and enhance their skill set to appear for competition next year. They will thus be better prepared to get through the competition. Therefore, argument I is strong.

Argument II dismisses the option of considering a gap year and suggests that since lesser candidates will appear for the competition this year. The probability of getting through will be better. Therefore, argument II is strong.

Hence, option 4 is correct.

Question 90

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At what time between 7 to 8 o'clock will the hands of a clock points opposite to each other?

  1. AOption (a)

    6\(\frac{5}{11}\) minutes past to 7.

  2. BOption (b)

    \(5 \frac{5}{11}\) minutes past to 7.

  3. COption (c)

    \(5 \frac{6}{11}\) minutes past to 7.

  4. DOption (d)

    \(5 \frac{5}{12}\)minutes past to 7.

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

\(5 \frac{5}{11}\) minutes past to 7.

Why this answer is correct

The angle between the hour hand and minutes hand = (30H - 11M/2)

H = 7 and angle = 180

180 = 30 × 7 - 11 M/2

180 = 210 - 11 M/2

30 = 11 M/2

60 = 11 M

M = 5(5/11) Minutes

Hence, the correct answer is 5(5/11) minutes past to 7.

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