Question : Directions: Which two symbols from amongst the given options should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
272 ÷ 17 – 196 ÷ (5 × 3 + 1) = 30

Option 1: × and –

Option 2: × and +

Option 3: + and ÷

Option 4: + and –

Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.

In these days of inflation, we all have to ______our belts.

Option 1: shorten

Option 2: strengthen

Option 3: tighten

Option 4: lesson

Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
When the weather is hot, I will like to eat ice cream

Option 1: I shall like to eat

Option 2: I liked to eat

Option 3: I like to eat

Option 4: I should like to eat

Question : Comprehension:
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.

Allegiance to one’s favourite team is something that sports fans (1)______ over a period of time. They are so attached to their favourite teams that they could display (2) ______ emotions, not just during the course of the match, but much after the actual event is over. This phenomenon, (3) ______ common across the globe, is more seen in countries like Brazil, India, the US and even the UK, where the favourite sport may not be the same in each of these nations. In spite of this craze and hysteria, sport has (4)______ a long way. It is accepted as one of the world’s most (5)______ pastimes ever.

Question

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number (2).

Option 1: hurried

Option 2: varied

Option 3: dread

Option 4: concrete

Question : The difference between compound interest and simple interest on a sum of Rs. 16,000 for two years is Rs. 160. Find the per annum rate of interest.

Option 1: 12%

Option 2: 10%

Option 3: 11%

Option 4: 15%

Question : Identify the aspect of social environment highlighted here.
Equal wages opportunities are given to the women.
 

Option 1: Values
 

Option 2: Tradition

 

Option 3: Trend
 

Option 4: All of the above.
 

Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
The air has become very dirty in (1)______ parts of the world. This is of course (2)______ to your health. Experts say many people die (3)______ it each year. There is a new study on (4)______ pollution which comes from the experts of the World Health Organization (WHO) (5)______ is an agency of the United Nations. If you (6)______ unhealthy air for a long period of time, you could (7)______ sick. Air pollution has been linked to many diseases (8)______stroke and cancer. The WHO says that seven million (9)______ die each year as a result of the (10)______ air.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 5.

Option 1: what

Option 2: who

Option 3: which

Option 4: whom