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Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Option 1: Nocturnal

Option 2: Repulcive

Option 3: Scoreboard

Option 4: Irrespective

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Correct Answer: Repulcive


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Repulsive is an adjective used to describe something that evokes a strong feeling of disgust or aversion due to its unpleasant or offensive nature.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Nocturnal: relating to or occurring

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Question : Directions: Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes.
Laptops, Electronics, Microwave ovens

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

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Correct Answer:


Solution : According to the general information, both laptops and microwave ovens are electronic gadgets. So, their circles will lie inside the circle of electronics. But laptops and microwave ovens are not related to each other. So their circles will be drawn separately.
The Venn diagram is as

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Question : Two cars, A and B, travel from one city to another at speeds of 72 km/h and 90 km/h, respectively. If car B takes 1 hour less than car A for the journey, then what is the distance (in kilometres) between the two cities?

Option 1: 270

Option 2: 360

Option 3: 240

Option 4: 400

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Correct Answer: 360


Solution : Let the time taken by car A be $x$ hour.
So the time taken by car B is $(x–1)$ hour.
According to the question,
$72x = 90(x – 1)$
⇒ $90x–72x = 90$
⇒ $18x = 90$
⇒ $x = \frac{90}{18}=5$ hours
So, the distance

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Question : Why is carbon monoxide a pollutant?

Option 1: Reacts with haemoglobin

Option 2: Makes the nervous system inactive

Option 3: It reacts with oxygen

Option 4: It inhibits glycolysis

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Correct Answer: Reacts with haemoglobin


Solution : The answer is Reacts with haemoglobin.

Carbon monoxide is highly toxic to humans and animals when inhaled. It binds to haemoglobin in red blood cells more tightly than oxygen, reducing the blood's ability to transport oxygen to body tissues. This can lead to

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Question : If A's salary is 40% less than that of B, how much percent is B's salary more than that of A?

Option 1: $33\frac{1}{3}\%$

Option 2: $66\frac{2}{3}\%$

Option 3: $33\frac{2}{3}\%$

Option 4: $66\frac{1}{3}\%$

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Correct Answer: $66\frac{2}{3}\%$


Solution : Given: A's salary is 40% less than B.
Let salary of B = 100 units
Then, salary of A = B – 40% of B = 100 – ($\frac{40}{100}$ × 100) = 60 units
Percentage of B's salary more than A $=\frac{B-A}{A} × 100 =

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Question : The Legislature in a democratic country can influence public opinion by

Option 1: Focusing attention on public issues

Option 2: Granting rights

Option 3: Enacting non-controversial laws

Option 4: Defining the duties of the citizens

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Correct Answer: Focusing attention on public issues


Solution : The Correct Answer is-  Focusing attention on public issues

As a government run by, for, and of the people, public opinion is very important in democracies. It's important to consider public opinion if you want a democratic government. By focusing on

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Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
To keep postponing doing a task later because you’re lazy.

Option 1: Procrastinate

Option 2: Multi-task

Option 3: Leave

Option 4: Diligent

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Correct Answer: Procrastinate


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Procrastinate means to delay or postpone tasks, especially out of laziness or a tendency to avoid doing them promptly.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Multi-task means engaging in multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Leave means to
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Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fifth letter cluster in the same way as the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster and the fourth letter cluster is related to the third letter cluster.
RJN : OLU :: DHL : MJG :: VKC : ?

Option 1: DMY

Option 2: ENZ

Option 3: YMD

Option 4: ENY

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Correct Answer: DMY


Solution : Given:
RJN : OLU :: DHL : MJG :: VKC : ?

Add the consecutive natural numbers, starting from 1 to the place value of the letters of RJN and shuffle their position as shown, to obtain the required code –


Thus, RJN is coded

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