Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Ancient coins are a fascinating (1)__________ into the past, providing insight into the culture, economy, and politics of ancient civilizations. Coins were first invented in the 7th century $\mathrm{BCE}$, and the use of coins spread rapidly throughout the ancient world, and civilizations minted their own unique coins with (2)_________ designs and symbols. One of the most significant aspects of ancient coins is the information they provide. Coins often bear the images and inscriptions of rulers, which can provide clues about their (3)________ and the values they held. They can also reveal information about trade and commerce, as well as the materials and technology used in coin minting. The craftsmanship and attention to detail in these coins are a (4)_________ to the skill and creativity of ancient artists. While many ancient coins are now rare and valuable collector's items, they were once a common form of currency used in everyday transactions. Their ubiquity and durability have allowed them to survive for centuries, providing a window into the past for future generations to explore and (5)________.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 1.

Option 1: interference

Option 2: hint

Option 3: divergence

Option 4: glimpse

Question : Rearrange the parts of the sentence in the correct order.

The team plans to

P. flowering and fruit production in apple trees

Q. use the data to get a better understanding of

R. health-promoting compounds of interest and employ

S. biotechnological approaches that could speed up

Option 1: QRSP

Option 2: QSPR

Option 3: PQRS

Option 4: RSPQ

Question : The process of transferring funds from one bank account to another electronically is called ___________.

Option 1: Online banking

Option 2: electronic funds transfer (EFT)

Option 3: Mobile banking

Option 4: Internet banking

Question : Directions: Which term from among the given options can replace the question mark (?) in the following series to make it logically complete?
EZ 10, ?, ID 36, KF 49, MH 62

Option 1: HC 21

Option 2: FB 22

Option 3: GB 23

Option 4: FC 21

Question : Directions: Two statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
No girl is a horse.
Rachel is a girl.
Conclusions:
I. Rachel is not a horse.
II. All girls are not Rachel.

Option 1: Both conclusions I and II follow

Option 2: Neither conclusion I nor II follows

Option 3: Only conclusion I follows

Option 4: Only conclusion II follows

Question : Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains a grammatical error.

Bobo was / very richer than Jim / as he had illicitly accumulated / all his wealth.

Option 1: very richer than jim

Option 2: all his wealth

Option 3: as he had illicitly accumulated

Option 4: Bobo has

Question : Where is India's super computer 'PARAM' located?

Option 1: Chennai

Option 2: Pune

Option 3: Bengaluru

Option 4: Kolkata

Question : Simplify the following:
$\frac{\cos x-\sqrt{3} \sin x}{2}$

Option 1: $\cos \left(\frac{\pi}{3}-x\right)$

Option 2: $\sin \left(\frac{\pi}{3}+x\right)$

Option 3: $\cos \left(\frac{\pi}{3}+x\right)$

Option 4: $\sin \left(\frac{\pi}{3}-x\right)$