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Question : Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
She said, "It is my birthday next week."
Option 1: She said that my birthday was next week.
Option 2: She said that next week was her birthday.
Option 3: She said that it was her birthday the following week.
Option 4: She said that it is my birthday the following week.
Correct Answer: She said that it was her birthday the following week.
Solution : The correct option is the third option.
Reported speech involves conveying what someone else has said.
The steps of conversion are as follows:
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
One who does not get tired easily
Option 1: Indefatigable
Option 2: Pedantic
Option 3: Recluse
Option 4: Libertine
Correct Answer: Indefatigable
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Indefatigable originates from fatigue, which means a feeling of constant exhaustion, and it is used to describe someone who shows untiring effort and remains diligent all the time. This makes it the correct one-word substitute for
Question : The difference between Simple and Compound Interest (compounded annually) on Rs. 40,000 for 3 years at 8% per annum is:
Option 1: Rs. 684.32
Option 2: Rs. 788.48
Option 3: Rs. 784.58
Option 4: Rs. 4,000
Correct Answer: Rs. 788.48
Solution : The formula for the difference between Compound Interest(CI) and Simple Interest(SI) for 3 years is given by: $CI-SI=\frac{PR^{2}(300+R)}{100^{3}}$, where $P$ is principal and $R$ is rate of interest per annum compounded annually. ⇒ $CI-SI=\frac{40000\times8^{2}\times(300+8)}{100^{3}}$ ⇒ $CI-SI=\frac{788480000}{1000000}$ $\therefore CI-SI=788.48$ Hence, the correct answer is Rs.
Question : Statement 1: SEBI's protective functions aim to safeguard the interests of investors.
Statement 2: SEBI's protective functions focus solely on promoting company profitability.
Option 1: Statement 1 is true, and statement 2 is true.
Option 2: Statement 1 is true, but statement 2 is false.
Option 3: Statement 1 is false, and statement 2 is true.
Option 4: Statement 1 is false, and statement 2 is false.
Correct Answer: Statement 1 is true, but statement 2 is false.
Solution : The correct answer is (b) Statement 1 is true, but statement 2 is false.
Statement 1 is true. One of SEBI's main objectives is to protect the interests of investors by ensuring fair practices, market integrity, and
Question : The sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.
A) Human relationships are a matter of great concern for every one of us B) Nevertheless, social scientists have attached many other elements that actually help us for a good social life C) As it helps us all to have a coordinated, balanced, and approachable life D) The present generation fails to take cognisance of all such elements and fall prey to a lonely life, risking happiness.
Option 1: ADBC
Option 2: DABC
Option 3: ABCD
Option 4: ACBD
Correct Answer: ACBD
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The paragraph starts by introducing the general concern about human relationships in sentence A. Then, it explains why these relationships are important, emphasising the benefits they bring to our lives in terms of coordination, balance, and
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