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Question : In water treatment plants, the use of chloramines ensures _____________.

Option 1: taste and odour control

Option 2: weed control in reservoirs

Option 3: disinfection

Option 4: removal of permanent hardness

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Correct Answer: disinfection


Solution : The correct option is disinfection.

The use of chloramines in water treatment facilities enables disinfection and microbiological growth control in the water supply. Chloramines are a chlorine-ammonia mixture that provides longer-lasting residual disinfection than chlorine alone, assisting in the maintenance of water quality throughout the

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Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.

After your long illness I am happy to see you __________.

Option 1: up and round

Option 2: up and about

Option 3: by and by

 

Option 4: up and down

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Correct Answer: up and about


Solution : "Up and about" is an idiomatic expression that means someone is active and moving around after a period of illness or inactivity. It fits well in the context of the sentence, where the speaker is expressing happiness about the person's recovery.

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Question : The difference between simple and compound interest (compounded annually) on a sum of money for 3 years at 10% per annum is Rs. 93. The sum (in Rs.) is:

Option 1: 30000

Option 2: 30300

Option 3: 3000

Option 4: 3030

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Correct Answer: 3000


Solution : Let the sum be Rs. $P$.
Rate ($R$) = 10% p.a.
Period ($t$) = 3 years
Using the difference between Simple and Compound Interest for 3 years at the rate of interest $R$% per annum compounded annually = $P×\frac{R^2}{100^2}$$(3+\frac{R}{100})$
⇒ 93 = $P×\frac{10^2}{100^2}$$(3+\frac{10}{100})$
⇒ 93

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Question : Chand Bibi was the ruler of ____.

Option 1: Ahmednagar

Option 2: Bijapur

Option 3: Satara

Option 4: Golconda

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Correct Answer: Ahmednagar


Solution : The correct option is Ahmednagar.

Chand Bibi was the ruler of the Ahmednagar Sultanate, which was a medieval Indian kingdom located in the Deccan region of present-day Maharashtra, India. She was known for her strong and effective rule during a period of political turmoil.

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Question : The average number of runs conceded by a bowler in five matches is 45 and 15.75 in the other four matches. What is the average number of runs conceded by the bowler in nine matches?

Option 1: 15

Option 2: 32

Option 3: 35

Option 4: 53.5

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Correct Answer: 32


Solution : Given: The average number of runs conceded in 5 matches is 45.
The average number of runs conceded in 4 matches is 15.75.
The total matches are 9.
According to the question,
The total runs conceded in 5 matches = 45 × 5 = 225

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Question : What was India's rank in Paralympic 2020?

Option 1: 21

Option 2: 25

Option 3: 24

Option 4: 19

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Correct Answer: 24


Solution : The correct option is 24.

India secured a remarkable 24th position in the Tokyo Paralympics 2020, showcasing outstanding performances across various sports. The Indian contingent won a total of 19 medals, including five gold, eight silver, and six bronze medals. These achievements highlighted the exceptional

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Question :

The Monetary and Credit Policy is announced by which of the following?

Option 1:

Ministry of Finance in Center

Option 2:

Reserve Bank of India

Option 3: State Bank of India

 

Option 4: Planning Commission of India

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Correct Answer:

Reserve Bank of India


Solution : The correct option is Reserve Bank of India.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announces the Monetary and Credit Policy. The RBI uses it as a key policy instrument to control the money supply and credit availability in the economy. Inflation control,

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Question : Calculate the area of a sector of a circle with a radius of 10 metres and an angle of 90 degrees at the centre.

Option 1: 79.3 m2

Option 2: 79.5 m2

Option 3: 78.5 m2

Option 4: 75 m2

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Correct Answer: 78.5 m2


Solution : Given $r$ = 10 m and $\theta$ = 90°
Area of a sector = $πr^2\times\frac{\theta}{360°}$
⇒ Area of the sector = $\frac{22}{7}\times 10^2\times \frac{90°}{360°}$
= $\frac{22}{7}\times 100\times \frac{1}{4}$
= 78.57 ≈ 78.5 m2
Hence, the correct answer is 78.5 m2.

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Question : Study of field crops is called:

Option 1: Pomology

Option 2: Agronomy

Option 3: Olericulture

Option 4: Floriculture

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Correct Answer: Agronomy


Solution : The correct option is Agronomy.

The study of field crops is referred to as "agronomy." Agronomy is a discipline of agricultural science concerned with the production and management of crops such as grains, oilseeds, legumes, and forages. Agronomists research soil management, crop selection, planting techniques,

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Question : Select the most appropriate phrasal verb to fill in the blank.

The driver very subtly _____ the traffic violation he committed.

Option 1: ironed through

Option 2: ironed in

Option 3: ironed out

Option 4: ironed aside

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Correct Answer: ironed out


Solution : The correct phrasal verb is the third option.

Ironed out means to resolve or to find solutions, which is the intended meaning of the sentence; that is, the driver found the solutions very comfortably for the violations he committed.

The other options do not

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