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Question : The apparent weight of a man in a lift is less the real weight when:

Option 1: when the lift is going up with an acceleration

Option 2: the lift is going down with uniform speed

Option 3: The lift is going up with uniform speed

Option 4: the lift is going down with an acceleration

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Correct Answer: the lift is going down with an acceleration


Solution : The Correct Answer is-  the lift is going down with an acceleration

The apparent weight of the man standing in the lift will be less than the true weight of the man by an amount ma if the

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Question : Which of the following bills can be initiated only in the Lok Sabha?

Option 1: Private members bill

Option 2: Constitution amendment bill

Option 3: Government bill

Option 4: Money bill

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Correct Answer: Money bill


Solution : The correct option is a Money bill.

Article 110 of the Indian Constitution defines money bills and specifies that only the Lok Sabha has the authority to initiate and pass money bills. The Rajya Sabha (the upper house) can only make recommendations on

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Question : To have a surface area of $9\pi$ square units of a ball, what should be the diameter (in units) of the ball?

Option 1: 2.5

Option 2: 2

Option 3: 1.5

Option 4: 3

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Correct Answer: 3


Solution : Let the radius of the ball be $r$ units.
So, the surface area = $4\pi r^2$
According to the question,
$9\pi = 4\pi r^2$
⇒ $\frac{9}{4} = r^2$
$\therefore$ $r = \frac{3}{2}$
And d = $2r$ = 3 units.
Hence, the correct answer is 3.

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Question : Fermentation is a type of _______________ process.

Option 1: Anaerobic 

Option 2: Aerobic

Option 3: Oxidation

Option 4: Pasteurisation

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Correct Answer: Anaerobic 


Solution : The correct option is Anaerobic.

Fermentation is an anaerobic process that involves the conversion of carbohydrates into energy and other end products such as alcohol or acids in the absence of oxygen. Sugars are converted into ethanol (alcohol) and carbon dioxide by yeast and certain

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Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Achilles’ Heel

Option 1: Irrelevant thing

Option 2: Vulnerable point

Option 3: Fast runner

Option 4: Costly item

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Correct Answer: Vulnerable point


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Explanation:

Achilles’ Heel is an idiomatic expression derived from Greek mythology, where Achilles, a legendary hero, had only one vulnerable point—his heel. This vulnerability eventually led to his downfall. Therefore, the correct meaning of the idiom

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

Option 1: POCG

Option 2: KLIZ

Option 3: BUDX

Option 4: FQMV

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Correct Answer: FQMV


Solution : Let's check the options –
First option: POCG; Here, O is a vowel.
Second option: KLIZ; Here, I is a vowel.
Third option: BUDX; Here, U is a vowel.
Fourth option: FQMV; There is no vowel.

So, only the fourth option is different from the

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Question : Direction: Which one of the given responses is the meaningful order of the following in ascending order?

(a) 0.0640 hrs     (b) 0.1930 hrs     (c) 0.1335 hrs     (d) 0.2000 hrs

Option 1: d, b, c, a

Option 2: a, d, c, b

Option 3: a, b, c, d

Option 4: a, c, b, d

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Correct Answer: a, c, b, d


Solution : Given:

(a) 0.0640 hrs     (b) 0.1930 hrs     (c) 0.1335 hrs     (d) 0.2000 hrs

Arrange the given time in the ascending order as follows –

0.0640 hrs < 0.1335 hrs < 0.1930 hrs < 0.2000 hrs

Therefore, the order is (a), (c), (b),

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Question : The land measures of the second Pandyan Empire was mentioned in
 

Option 1: Thalavaipuram Copper Plates

Option 2: Uttirameru Inscription

Option 3: Kudumiyammalai Inscription

 

Option 4: Kasadudi Copper Plates

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Correct Answer: Thalavaipuram Copper Plates


Solution : The correct option is Thalavaipuram Copper Plates

The Thalavaipuram copper plates contained information about the land measurements of the Second Pandyan Empire. The Thalavaipuram copper plates are a series of 12 copper plates issued by Sundara Pandya, the Pandyan ruler, in 1018 CE.

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Question : Who among the following served the shortest tenure as the Prime Minister of India?

Option 1: H. D. Deve Gowda

Option 2: V. P. Singh

Option 3: Chandra Shekhar

Option 4: I. K. Gujral

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Correct Answer: Chandra Shekhar


Solution : The correct option is Chandra Shekhar.

Chandra Shekhar served the shortest tenure as the Prime Minister of India. For a mere seven months and 11 days, from November 10, 1990, to June 21, 1991, he served in that capacity. Political instability and the Indian

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