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Question : Directions: Select the option figure that is embedded in the given figure (rotation is not allowed).

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

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Correct Answer:


Solution : As rotation is not allowed, we will check which option figure fits in the question figure.
The figure in the second option is embedded in the question figure as shown below –


The figure in the second option resembles the question figure. Hence, the second option 

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Question : The directive principles of the state policy was adopted from the

Option 1: British Constitution

Option 2: Swiss Constitution

Option 3: U.S. Constitution

Option 4: Irish Constitution

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Correct Answer: Irish Constitution


Solution : The correct option is Irish Constitution.

The Irish Constitution served as the model for the Directive Principles of State Policy.  These principles were incorporated into the Indian Constitution by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and other notable individuals, who were inspired by the Irish Constitution.

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Question : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.

The concert has started when he reached the venue.

Option 1: reached the venue

Option 2: has started

Option 3: The concert

Option 4: when he

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Correct Answer: has started


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

The sentence is in the simple past tense, referring to an event that already occurred. Thus, has should be replaced with had to maintain tense consistency in the sentence and make it grammatically accurate.

Therefore, the

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Question : Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.

The driver was ___ injured; he died within an hour.

Option 1: Significantly

Option 2: Fatally

Option 3: Fatefully

Option 4: Sinfully

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Correct Answer: Fatally


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Fatally means in a manner that results in death or has fatal consequences. It can also be used more broadly to indicate that something has extremely serious or disastrous consequences.

The meanings of the other options are as

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Question : Geothermal energy is maximum utilised in

Option 1: Iceland

Option 2: New Zealand

Option 3: Russia

Option 4: Japan

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Correct Answer: Iceland


Solution : The correct answer is Iceland.

In Iceland, geothermal energy is used to its fullest extent and accounts for a portion of the country's power supply in the winter. The heat energy produced by the radioactive decay of uranium, thorium and other elements in the Earth's

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Question : In terms of economics, if it is possible to make someone better off without making someone worse off, then the situation is

Option 1: inefficient

Option 2: efficient

Option 3: optimal

Option 4: pareto-superior

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Correct Answer: pareto-superior


Solution : The correct answer is Pareto-superior.

In economics, if it is achievable to make one person better off without making another person worse off, the scenario is referred to as a Pareto improvement or efficiency. A Pareto improvement happens when the well-being or utility of

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Question : The price of rice is decreased by 25% and therefore a person can purchase 30 kg more rice in the same expenditure. If the expenditure is INR 5,400, then what was the original price of rice per kg?

Option 1: INR 90 per kg

Option 2: INR 60 per kg

Option 3: INR 75 per kg

Option 4: INR 50 per kg

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Correct Answer: INR 60 per kg


Solution : Given: The price of rice is decreased by 25% and therefore a person can purchase 30 kg more rice in the same expenditure.
The expenditure is INR 5,400.
We know the formula, Expenditure = Price × Quantity.
Let $x$ and $y$ be

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Question : The circumference of the two circles is 110 cm and 330 cm respectively. What is the difference between their radii?

Option 1: 70 cm

Option 2: 15 cm

Option 3: 46 cm

Option 4: 35 cm

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Correct Answer: 35 cm


Solution : The circumference of the two circles is 110 cm and 330 cm respectively.
Circumference of circle A = 110 cm
⇒ $2\pi r{_A} = 110$
⇒ $r{_A} = \frac{110\times 7}{2\times22} = \frac{35}{2}\mathrm{cm}$
Circumference of circle B = 330 cm
⇒ $2\pi r{_B} = 330$

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Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
A person who admires himself or herself too much, especially their appearance

Option 1: Narcissist

Option 2: Egoist

Option 3: Selfish

Option 4: Dictator

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Correct Answer: Narcissist


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Explanation:
Narcissist: A narcissist is someone with an inflated sense of self-importance. They have excessive admiration for themselves, seeking admiration from others. Narcissist is the best substitute for the group of words provided.

The meanings of the other

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Question : If 50 fewer had applied and 25 fewer selected, the ratio of selected to rejected would have been 9 : 4. So, how many candidates had applied if the ratio of selected to rejected was 2 : 1?

Option 1: 125

Option 2: 250

Option 3: 375

Option 4: 500

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Correct Answer: 375


Solution : The ratio of selected to rejected was 2 : 1.
Let selected candidates = $2x$, rejected candidates = $x$ and total candidates = $3x$.
If 50 less had been applied and 25 less selected, the ratio of selected to rejected would be 9 : 4.

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