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Question : Directions: In the following question, select the odd letter cluster from the given alternatives.

Option 1: FHJ

Option 2: LNQ

Option 3: JLN

Option 4: NPR

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Correct Answer: LNQ


Solution : Let's check the options –
First option: FHJ; F + 2 = H; H + 2 = J
Second option: LNQ; L + 2 = N; N + 3 = Q
Third option: JLN; J + 2 = L; L + 2 = N
Fourth

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Question : The sum of $6xy(2x-4z), 3yz(2x-3z)$ and $4xz(3y-2y^2)$ is:

Option 1: $12x^2y-6xyz-9yz^2+8xy^2z$

Option 2: $12x^2y-6xyz+9yz^2-8xy^2z$

Option 3: $12x^2y-6xyz-9yz^2-8xy^2z$

Option 4: $12x^2y+6xyz-9yz^2-8xy^2z$

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Correct Answer: $12x^2y-6xyz-9yz^2-8xy^2z$


Solution : Given:
$6xy(2x-4z)+ 3yz(2x-3z)$ + $4xz(3y-2y^2)$
= $12x^2y-24xyz+6xyz-9yz^2+12xyz-8xy^2z$
= $12x^2y-6xyz-9yz^2-8xy^2z$
Hence, the correct answer is $12x^2y-6xyz-9yz^2-8xy^2z$.

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Question : Directions: A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

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Correct Answer:


Solution : When the folded paper is unfolded, it will look like –

Hence, the second option is correct.

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Question : Directions: Which of the following calendars will be the same as the calendar for the year 2009?

Option 1: 2025

Option 2: 2015

Option 3: 2036

Option 4: 2042

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Correct Answer: 2015


Solution : If the total number of odd days between any year is zero or a multiple of 7, then those years will have the same calendar.
So, Number of odd days in 2010→1
Number of odd days in 2011→1
Number of odd days in 2012→2 (leap

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Question : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.

This story is quite interesting, but I have read much interesting stories than this.

Option 1: much interesting stories than this.

Option 2: but I have read

Option 3: No error

Option 4: This story is quite interesting

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Correct Answer: much interesting stories than this.


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

The correct comparative form is more, which should be used in place of much to make the sentence grammatically accurate, as it is the comparative degree of much/many. In the

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Question : Karsandas Mulji and Dadoba Pandurang were associated with____, which worked against evils like the caste system and encouraged widow remarriage.

Option 1: Paramahansa Mandali

Option 2: Arya Samaj

Option 3: Brahmo Samaj

Option 4: Ramkrishna Mission

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Correct Answer: Paramahansa Mandali


Solution : The correct option is Paramahansa Mandali.

It is a social group that was established in 1849 in Bombay. It resembles the Manav Dharma Sabha of Surat, which was founded in 1844. This Mandali promoted Women's education, and Widow remarriage. They believe in breaking caste

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Question : The average of two numbers is 8, and the average of the other three numbers is 3. The average of the five numbers is:

Option 1: 2

Option 2: 3

Option 3: 5

Option 4: 6

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Correct Answer: 5


Solution : Given:
The average of two numbers = 8
The average of three numbers = 3
According to the question,
Sum of two numbers = 2 × 8 = 16
Sum of three numbers = 3 × 3 = 9
Sum of five numbers = 16

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Question : Find the simple interest on Rs. 2,700 for 8 months at 5 paise per rupee per month.

Option 1: Rs. 950

Option 2: Rs. 720

Option 3: Rs. 540

Option 4: Rs. 1080

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Correct Answer: Rs. 1080


Solution : The required simple interest $=\frac{\text{Principal × Rate × Time}}{100}=(\frac{5 × 2700 × 8}{100})$ = Rs.1080
Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 1080.

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Question : The successive discounts of 15%, 20%, and 25% on an article are equivalent to the single discount of:

Option 1: 60%

Option 2: 47%

Option 3: 49%

Option 4: 40%

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Correct Answer: 49%


Solution : Single discount of the two successive discounts of 15% and 20%
= (15 + 20 – $\frac{15×20}{100}$)% = (35 – 3)% = 32%
Now, the single discount of two successive discounts of 32% and 25%
= (32 + 25 – $\frac{32×25}{100}$)% = (57 – 8)%

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Question : Ajanta and Ellora Caves are situated near which of the following cities?

Option 1: Mount Abu

Option 2: Aurangabad

Option 3: Bijapur

Option 4: Madurai

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Correct Answer: Aurangabad


Solution : The correct answer is Aurangabad.

Ajanta and Ellora caves are located in the Sahyadri range near Aurangabad in Maharashtra. The Ajanta caves were constructed during the Gupta Empire, while the Ellora caves were built by the Rashtrakuta kings. Both sites have been declared UNESCO World

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