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Instruction: Use alphabetical shifting logic to find the correct analogy.
DIME : EINF :: GLOW : ?
HMPX
HLPX
HMPC
HMOC
Correct answer
HMPX
Direction: In each of the following questions, four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and the fourth one is different. Choose out the odd one.
Hypothesis
Observation
Deduction
Assumption
Correct answer
Hypothesis
Choose the next: Thesis, Antithesis, ________
Paradox
Synthesis
Contradiction
Argument
Correct answer
Paradox
Choose the missing number: 3, 5, 11, 21, 35, ?
51
55
63
53
Correct answer
51
Which situation best demonstrates critical thinking?
Believing a rumour quickly
Asking for evidence before agreeing
Copying others' opinions
Reacting emotionally
Correct answer
Believing a rumour quickly
Which meaningful 5-letter word uses all letters from the word STARE?
TEARS
RESET
STERN
START
Correct answer
TEARS
If 11 × 11 = 4, 22 × 22 = 16, then 33 × 33 = ?
18
24
26
28
Correct answer
18
Each of the following questions consists of a pair of related words, followed by another pair with a missing word. Identify the relationship between the given words. Tree : Forest :: Star : ?
Moon
Sky
Planet
Galaxy
Correct answer
Moon
Given below is the expression which follows certain rule. Identify the rule and choose the correct option.
7 * 2 = 16, 8 * 3 = 26, then 9 * 4 = ?
47
29
38
41
Correct answer
47
If 4 + 4 = 24, 5 + 5 = 35, then 6 + 6 = ?
48
45
47
51
Correct answer
48
Which reasoning flaw is present in: "If we allow students to redo assignments, soon they will demand to retake exams too. This will destroy academic integrity."
False dilemma
Ad hominem
slippery slope
Straw many
Correct answer
False dilemma
"Oxygen : Respiration" follows the same relation as:
Chlorophyll : Photosynthesis
Insulin : Digestion
Platelets : Breathing
Bile : Circulation
Correct answer
Chlorophyll : Photosynthesis
In the following question find out the alternative that will replace the question mark.
Author : Novel :: Poet : ?
Poem
Story
Essay
Drama
Correct answer
Poem
Choose the number that does not belong to the given set.
4, 9, 16, 25, 40, 49
9
16
40
49
Correct answer
9
Which word does NOT belong with the others?
Apple
Banana
Carrot
Orange
Correct answer
Apple
Choose the correct alternative that follows logically in the given series.
One, Two, Four, Seven, Eleven, ?
Sixteen
Fifteen
Seventeen
Fourteen
Correct answer
Sixteen
Choose the next number in the series.
5, 10, 15, 20, ?
22
25
30
35
Correct answer
22
Find the next term in the series.
AB, DE, GH, JK, ?
LM
MN
NO
KL
Correct answer
LM
In a certain code, MATH is written as 131208. How is PLAN coded in that language?
1612114
1612113
1511214
1611314
Correct answer
1612114
In a certain code, COLD is written as DPME. How will HEAT be written in that code?
IFBU
IDBU
GFBT
IDGV
Correct answer
IFBU
If "APPLE" is coded as 50 and "ORANGE" as 60, what is the code for "BANANA"?
33
40
38
36
Correct answer
33
If A @ B means A is added to twice of B, then what is the value of 4 @ 3?
7
10
6
9
Correct answer
7
Which of the following is an example of using emotional intelligence in a group discussion?
Dominating the conversation to prove your point.
Ignoring others' opinions and focusing only on facts.
Listening actively and responding respectfully to others' views.
Memorizing all the discussion points.
Correct answer
Dominating the conversation to prove your point.
If A # B means "A multiplied by B, then 2 is subtracted from the result", what is the value of 4 # 5?
20
18
22
17
Correct answer
20
Rahul notices that his friend is upset even though he is smiling.
Rahul is demonstrating:
Mathematical intelligence
Social insensitivity
Logical reasoning
Emotional awareness
Correct answer
Mathematical intelligence
What is the main cause of acid rain?
Carbon monoxide and methane
Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
Lead and mercury compounds
Correct answer
Carbon monoxide and methane
Which of the following statements correctly describes the provisions of the POSH Act, 2013?
The POSH Act, 2013 is designed to prevent child marriage in India.
The POSH Act, 2013 provides protection against sexual harassment of women at the workplace.
The POSH Act, 2013 governs the regulation of orphanages across India.
The POSH Act, 2013 focuses on the harassment of domestic workers.
Correct answer
The POSH Act, 2013 is designed to prevent child marriage in India.
The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas marks which Indian leader's return from South Africa?
Lala Lajpat Rai
Sarojini Naidu
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Mahatma Gandhi
Correct answer
Lala Lajpat Rai
According to Manusmriti, Aryavarta was described as the region between:
The two mountains and two oceans
The Saraswati and the Drishadvati
Krukshetra, Panchal, Matsya and Shursena
Himalayas and Vindhyas
Correct answer
The two mountains and two oceans
To modify the magnitude of an alternating voltage without altering its frequency, which principle is applied in the functioning of a transformer?
Self-induction
Electromagnetic radiation
Mutual induction
Capacitive coupling
Correct answer
Self-induction
Consider the following statements about market equilibrium:
Statement I: In equilibrium, the quantity that all firms wish to sell equals the quantity all consumers want to buy.
Statement II: Excess supply exists when the market demand is greater than the market supply.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Only Statement I is correct
Only Statement II is correct
Both statements are correct
Neither statement is correct
Correct answer
Only Statement I is correct
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Statement I: Intermediate goods are goods used as inputs in the production of other goods
Statement II: Capital goods are durable goods used in production that do not get transformed into the final product.
Both statements I and II are correct
Both statements I and II are incorrect
Statement I is correct, Statement II is incorrect
Statement I is incorrect, Statement II is correct
Correct answer
Both statements I and II are correct
Given below are the two columns. Columns A has the feature and Column B has the details.
| Column A (Feature) | Column B (Detail) |
|---|---|
| a. Ochre-coloured pottery | i. Found in association with copper hoards |
| b. Upper Gangetic basin | ii. Region with most copper hoard discoveries |
| c. Settled agriculturists and artisans | iii. Users of copper hoards in the doab region |
| d. Plateau regions of Bihar and neighbouring areas | iv. Secondary site of copper hoard findings |
a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
a-ii, b-i, c-iv, d-iii
a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii
a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i
Correct answer
a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
Instructions: Read the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) carefully. Choose the correct option:
Assertion (A): India launched the South Asian Satellite (SAS) in 2017 for use by SAARC nations.
Reason (R): The SAS was launched from the Sriharikota spaceport, and its terminals were installed in all SAARC countries.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true, but R is false.
A is false, but R is true.
Correct answer
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
How many gold medals did India win in Wrestling at the Birmingham 2022 CWG?
4
6
8
5
Correct answer
4
What major accomplishment by Satwik and Chirag in 2023 earned them the prestigious Khel Ratna Award?
Securing a silver medal at the World Badminton Championships
Winning the gold medal at the Asian Games
Clinching a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games
Earning the National Badminton Championship title
Correct answer
Securing a silver medal at the World Badminton Championships
The Atal Pension Yojana (APY) aims to provide pension benefits to which segment of the population?
Government employees
Senior citizens only
Unorganized sector workers
Students
Correct answer
Government employees
How does IMEC alliance benefit Indian exporters?
Reduced transportation time and lower logistics costs
Increased import duties on European goods
Limited access to Middle Eastern markets
Higher tariffs on Indian exports
Correct answer
Reduced transportation time and lower logistics costs
What does the Happiness Index primarily measure?
National income
Industrial growth
Subjective well-being
Population density
Correct answer
National income
Which BRICS country is the largest producer of gold among the group?
Brazil
Russia
India
South Africa
Correct answer
Brazil
Holi is popularly known as the festival of:
Lights
Colors
Harvest
Rain
Correct answer
Lights
Which of the following books was written by Rabindranath Tagore?
Discovery of India
Gitanjali
Train to Pakistan
A Suitable Boy
Correct answer
Discovery of India
Which ancient culture greatly influenced the development of the Gandhara school of art?
Chinese
Greek
Persian
Egyptian
Correct answer
Chinese
Why do seasons change throughout the year on Earth?
The Moon's gravitational pull
The tilt of the Earth's axis
The Earth's distance from the Sun
The rotation of the Earth
Correct answer
The Moon's gravitational pull
The 'Mahalanobis Committee' was primarily associated with which Five-Year Plan in India?
First Five-Year Plan
Second Five-Year Plan
Third Five-Year Plan
Fourth Five-Year Plan
Correct answer
First Five-Year Plan
Which of the following is another term for 'Budgetary Deficit'?
Fiscal Deficit
Revenue Deficit
Primary Deficit
Trade Deficit
Correct answer
Fiscal Deficit
Which one of the following defines elderly dependency ratio?
The ratio of children to the working-age population
The ratio of elderly (65+) to the working-age population
The ratio of elderly to children in a population
The ratio of urban to rural elderly population
Correct answer
The ratio of children to the working-age population
Name the Indian state that is the largest producer of mangoes?
Uttar Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Maharashtra
Tamil Nadu
Correct answer
Uttar Pradesh
Who is regarded as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution?
Mahatma Gandhi
Jawaharlal Nehru
B. R. Ambedkar
Rajendra Prasad
Correct answer
Mahatma Gandhi
Under what circumstances can the Parliament legislate on a subject in the State List?
When President issues an ordinance
During Financial Emergency
When Rajya Sabha passes a resolution
When Lok Sabha is dissolved
Correct answer
When President issues an ordinance
Which of the following conditions does NOT guarantee that two triangles are congruent?
SSS
SAS
ASA
SSA
Correct answer
SSS
In a circle, a chord subtends an angle of 60° at the center. What is the angle subtended by the same chord at any point on the remaining part of the circle?
60°
90°
30°
120°
Correct answer
60°
If a pipe of length \(\sqrt{98}\) m is cut into 7 equal parts, what is the length of each part, and is it rational or irrational?
Each part is \(\sqrt{14}\) m - irrational
Each part is \(\sqrt{7}\) m - irrational
Each part is 14 m - rational
Each part is \(\sqrt{2}\) m - irrational
Correct answer
Each part is \(\sqrt{14}\) m - irrational
Find the fourth proportional to 16, 24, and 32.
44
48
46
50
Correct answer
44
If tan(2x) = 3/4, where x lies in the first quadrant, find the exact value of tan(6x)
56/33
117/44
65/28
99/65
Correct answer
56/33
A cyclist rides from town A to town B, which is 60 km away, at a speed of 15 km/h. After reaching town B, the cyclist immediately turns back and rides towards town A at a speed of 10 km/h. What is the cyclist's average speed for the entire journey?
32 km/h
12 km/h
45 km/h
67 km/h
Correct answer
32 km/h
If \( 4\sin^{2}\theta + 3\cos^{2}\theta = 13/4\), then \( \sin^{2}\theta \) is:
1/4
1/2
3/4
1
Correct answer
1/4
The angle of elevation of the top of a tower from a point on the ground is 45°. If the tower is 20 meters high, find the distance of the point from the base of the tower.
20 m
\( 20\sqrt{3} \) m
\( 20/\sqrt{3} \) m
\( 10\sqrt{3} \) m
Correct answer
20 m
If \( x = {(\sqrt{5} + \sqrt{3})/(}{\sqrt{5} - \sqrt{3})} + ({\sqrt{5} - \sqrt{3})}/({\sqrt{5} + \sqrt{3})} \), then the value of x is:
2
3
4
8
Correct answer
2
Which of the following is true for all positive integers a and b, where a ≠ b?
\(\sqrt{a} + \sqrt{b} = \sqrt{(a + b)}\)
\(\sqrt{a} - \sqrt{b} = \sqrt{(a - b)}\)
\((\sqrt{a} + \sqrt{b})^2 = a + b + 2\sqrt{ab}\)
\((\sqrt{a} + \sqrt{b})^2 = a + b - 2\sqrt{ab}\)
Correct answer
\(\sqrt{a} + \sqrt{b} = \sqrt{(a + b)}\)
A man borrowed ₹10,000 from two different moneylenders. One charges 5% simple interest per annum, and the other 7%. After 2 years, the total interest paid was ₹1,120. Find how much he borrowed from each.
₹6,000 at 5%, ₹4,000 at 7%
₹7,000 at 5%, ₹3,000 at 7%
₹4,000 at 5%, ₹6,000 at 7%
₹5,000 at 5%, ₹5,000 at 7%
Correct answer
₹6,000 at 5%, ₹4,000 at 7%
A kite reaches a vertical height of 75 m from the ground. The string attached to the kite is inclined at 60° to the horizontal. The length of the string is:
\( 50\sqrt{3} \) m
\( 150\sqrt{3} \) m
\( \frac{75}{\sqrt{3}} \) m
\( 75\sqrt{3} \) m
Correct answer
\( 50\sqrt{3} \) m
If n is a natural number, then \( n(n+1)(n+2)(n+3)+1 \) is always:
A perfect square
Not a perfect square
A prime number
An even number
Correct answer
A perfect square
32 men can dig a canal in 12 days. 3 days after they started working, 10 more men joined them. In how many more days will the remaining work be completed?
4.85
6.85
7.85
5.85
Correct answer
4.85
Two trains, each 750 meters long, are moving in opposite directions at speeds of 45 km/h and 55 km/h. How long will it take for the trains to completely pass each other?
65 seconds
54 seconds
70 seconds
50 seconds
Correct answer
65 seconds
Amresh and Bhagwan together can do a piece of work in 20 days, Bhagwan and Chandar in 15 days, and Chandar and Amresh in 30 days. In how many days can Amresh, Bhagwan, and Chandar working together complete the work?
\( 14 \frac{2}{3} \) days
\( 13 \frac{2}{3} \) days
\( 13 \frac{1}{3} \) days
\( 14 \frac{1}{3} \) days
Correct answer
\( 14 \frac{2}{3} \) days
In an acute angled triangle XYZ, XP is an altitude drawn on side YZ. O is a point on XP such that XY = 12 cm, OY = 5 cm, and OZ = 9 cm, then find the length of XZ.
\( 12\sqrt{5} \) cm
20 cm
\( 10\sqrt{2} \) cm
15 cm
Correct answer
\( 12\sqrt{5} \) cm
The ratio of the number of boys to the number of girls in a class is 9:7. If there are 96 students in the class, how many girls are there?
42
44
52
54
Correct answer
42
Average of five consecutive even numbers is 76. What is the largest of these numbers?
78
68
58
80
Correct answer
78
A man spends 80% of his income and saves Rs. 17000. What is his total income?
Rs. 85,000
Rs. 75,000
Rs. 55,000
Rs. 95,000
Correct answer
Rs. 85,000
A cuboidal tank has dimensions: Length = 25 cm, Breadth = 20 cm, and Height = 16 cm. If the length is increased by 10%, the breadth is decreased by 10%, and the height is increased by 25%, then by what percentage does the volume of the tank change?
21.25% increase
20% decrease
23.75% increase
18.25% decrease
Correct answer
21.25% increase
How much iron sheet (in m2) will be needed to construct a rectangular tank measuring 12 m × 9 m × 6 m, if a circular opening of radius 1.4 meters is to be left at the top of the tank?
230.92 m2
461.84 m2
368.54 m2
346.38 m2
Correct answer
230.92 m2
The binary number 11001 in the decimal number system is equal to:
23
24
25
26
Correct answer
23
Which of the following is NOT a polynomial?
a2b + ab2
x2 + 2x + 3
√x, x^(1/2), or x^(-2)
ab + bc + cd + ef + 9q2
Correct answer
a2b + ab2
Pick the synonym of 'Eloquent'.
Silent
Shy
Fluent
Scattered
Correct answer
Silent
Select the correct spelling of a word meaning 'based on reason'.
Rational
Rashonal
Rationel
Rashanal
Correct answer
Rational
Which is the correct spelling of a scientific process?
Photosynthesis
Phottosynthesis
Fotosynthesis
Photosyntesis
Correct answer
Photosynthesis
What is the term for an intense aversion or fear triggered by viewing clusters of small holes or bumps?
Arachnophobia
Trypophobia
Agoraphobia
Hydrophobia
Correct answer
Arachnophobia
The correct meaning of the phrase 'Run riot' implies:
Be free
Act wildly
Cry aloud
Dance around
Correct answer
Be free
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom:
'Rest on one's laurels'
To relax after failure and ignore work
To stop putting in effort after past success
To dream about future victories
To be jealous of others' achievements
Correct answer
To relax after failure and ignore work
Find the part of the sentence that contains an error:
The new guidelines regarding safety protocols (1)/ issued last month by the department (2)/ has not yet been implemented at the local units (3)/ despite repeated notices. (4)
The new guidelines regarding safety protocols (1)
issued last month by the department (2)
has not yet been implemented at the local units (3)
despite repeated notices (4)
Correct answer
The new guidelines regarding safety protocols (1)
Choose the most suitable option to replace the underlined part of the sentence. If the sentence is already correct, select 'No substitution required'.
Neither the manager nor the employees has noticed the technical fault.
have noticed
was noticing
had noticed
No substitution required
Correct answer
have noticed
Change the following from active to passive:
The team has finished the project two days before the deadline.
The project is finished two days before the deadline by the team.
The project has been finished two days before the deadline by the team.
The team was finished the project two days before the deadline.
The project were finished two days before the deadline by the team.
Correct answer
The project is finished two days before the deadline by the team.
Change the following from active to passive:
Scientists are developing a new vaccine to combat the rapidly mutating virus.
A new vaccine is being developed by scientists to combat the rapidly mutating virus.
A new vaccine has been developed by scientists.
The rapidly mutating virus is being combated by a new vaccine.
Scientists had developed a new vaccine to combat the virus.
Correct answer
A new vaccine is being developed by scientists to combat the rapidly mutating virus.
A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech.
She said, "Are you coming to the party?"
She asked whether I was coming to the party.
She asked if I have been coming to the party.
She asked was I coming to the party.
She asked that I come to the party.
Correct answer
She asked whether I was coming to the party.
A sentence is provided in direct speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect.
She said, "I must leave now to catch the bus."
She said that she had to leave then to catch the bus.
She said that she must leave now.
She said that she would have left then.
She said she must had left to catch bus.
Correct answer
She said that she had to leave then to catch the bus.
A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding direct speech.
Rohan said that he would visit his grandmother the next day.
Rohan said, "I will visit my grandmother tomorrow."
Rohan said, "He would visit his grandmother the next day."
Rohan said, "I would visit my grandmother the next day."
Rohan said, "I will visit his grandmother tomorrow."
Correct answer
Rohan said, "I will visit my grandmother tomorrow."
Convert the following indirect sentence into direct speech. Choose the most accurate option.
The coach said that the players must arrive early.
The coach said, "The players must arrive early."
The coach said, "They should arrive early."
The coach said, "They are arriving early."
The coach said, "The players will arrive early."
Correct answer
The coach said, "The players must arrive early."
Change the voice of the following sentence.
Please let all the rubbish be cleared immediately from this place and the furniture be brought from the next room.
Please clear all the rubbish from this place immediately from the next room and bring the furniture.
Please clear all the rubbish from this place immediately and the furniture be brought from the next room.
Please clear all the rubbish from this place immediately and bring the furniture into the next room.
Please clear all the rubbish from this place immediately and bring the furniture from the next room.
Correct answer
Please clear all the rubbish from this place immediately from the next room and bring the furniture.
Transform the following sentence into active voice.
Din-i-Ilahi was a religion which was propounded by Akbar the Great.
Din-i-Ilahi was a religion which Akbar the Great propounded.
Din-i-Ilahi was a religion which did Akbar the Great propound.
Din-i-Ilahi was a religion which did Akbar the Great propounded.
Din-i-Ilahi had been a religion which Akbar the Great propounded.
Correct answer
Din-i-Ilahi was a religion which Akbar the Great propounded.
Arrange the parts to form a correct sentence:
(1) She boiled water.
(2) She poured it into a mug.
(3) She added tea leaves.
(4) She waited for it to brew.
1-2-3-4
2-1-3-4
1-3-2-4
1-2-4-3
Correct answer
1-2-3-4
Arrange the parts to form a correct sentence:
(1) A cyclist had slipped on the road.
(2) A crowd gathered quickly.
(3) They helped him to stand up..
(4) People offered him water.
2-1-3-4
1-2-3-4
2-3-4-1
1-3-4-2
Correct answer
2-1-3-4
Arrange the parts to form a correct and meaningful sentence related to a marriage function:
(1) The wedding invitation cards were sent
(2) Guests arrived in traditional attire
(3) The venue was decorated beautifully prior to guests' arrival
(4) The ceremony began with rituals.
1-3-4-2
2-1-3-4
1-2-4-3
1-3-2-4
Correct answer
1-3-4-2
Fill in the blank with an appropriate degree of comparison.
Madhu was the one who had eaten the ________ number of mangoes, only one!
less
lesser
least
leastest
Correct answer
less
Identify the error in the sentence.
She ran into the list to make sure she hadn't missed anything.
ran
missed
into
list
Correct answer
ran
Choose the option that completes the sentence using the correct spelling.
The lights of the Aurora Borealis are a natural _______.
phenominon
phenominnon
phenomenon
phinominon
Correct answer
phenominon
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order.
Reading books regularly
P. and enhances empathy
Q. improves vocabulary,
R. through exposure to different perspectives
S. develops critical thinking
RPSQ
QSPR
SPQR
PQRS
Correct answer
RPSQ
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order.
Stoic thought
P. through rational detachment
Q. over desire
R. and inner control
S. advocates endurance
RSQP
SQPR
PSQR
QPSR
Correct answer
RSQP
Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order.
Illegal mining
P. and groundwater depletion
Q. in protected forests
R. causing habitat collapse
S. eroded biodiversity
QRPS
RSPQ
PSQR
SQRP
Correct answer
QRPS
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