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Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
Chanhudaro was a tiny settlement (less than 7 hectares) as compared to Mohenjodaro (125 hectares), almost exclusively devoted to craft production, including bead-making, shell cutting, metal-working, seal-making and weight-making. The variety of materials used to make beads is remarkable: stones like carnelian (of a beautiful red colour), jasper, crystal, quartz and steatite; metals like copper, bronze and gold; and shell, faience and terracotta or burnt clay. Some beads were made of two or more stones, cemented together, some of stone with gold caps. The shapes were numerous - disc-shaped, cylindrical, spherical, barrel-shaped, and segmented. Some were decorated by incising or painting, and some had designs etched onto them.

Techniques for making beads differed according to the material. Steatite, a very soft stone, was easily worked. Some beads were moulded out of a paste made with steatite powder. This permitted making a variety of shapes, unlike the geometrical forms made out of harder stones. How the steatite micro bead was made remains a puzzle for archaeologists studying ancient technology. Archaeologists' experiments have revealed that the red colour of carnelian was obtained by firing the yellowish raw material and beads at various stages of production. Nodules were chipped into rough shapes, and then finely flaked into the final form. Grinding, polishing and finally drilling completed the process. Specialised drills have been found at Chanhudaro, Lothal and more recently at Dholavira. Nageshwar and Balakot, both settlements are near the coast. These were specialised centres for making shell objects including bangles, ladles and inlay - which were taken to other settlements. Similarly, it is likely that finished products (such as beads) from Chanhudaro and Lothal were taken to the large urban centres such as Mohenjodaro and Harappa.

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According to the text, which of these crafts was Not practised in Chanhudaro?

Option 1: Weight making

Option 2: Seal making

Option 3: Metal cutting

Option 4: Paper making

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Correct Answer: Paper making


Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.

According to the text, paper-making is not mentioned as one of the crafts practised in Chanhudaro. The passage specifically discusses craft production in Chanhudaro, including bead-making, shell cutting, metal-working, seal-making, and weight-making. Paper-making is not included in

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Question : Directions: If MIGRANT is coded as LHFQZMS, how will GEL be coded?

Option 1: QXK

Option 2: FDK

Option 3: IXZ

Option 4: IFG

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Correct Answer: FDK


Solution : Given:
MIGRANT is written as LHFQZMS.

Subtract 1 from each letter of MIGRANT to get the required code –
M – 1 = L; I – 1 = H; G – 1 = F; R – 1 = Q; A – 1 = Z; N

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Question : Directions: A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
MOR, SXE, YGR, EPE, ?

Option 1: KYR

Option 2: NRQ

Option 3: NRM

Option 4: KMR

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Correct Answer: KYR


Solution : Given:
MOR, SXE, YGR, EPE, ?

MOR→M + 6 = S, O + 9 = X, R – 13 = E→SXE
SXE→S + 6 = Y, X + 9 = G, E – 13 = R→YGR
YGR→Y + 6 = E, G + 9 =

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Question : Which of the following is not associated with Aryabhata?

Option 1: Stated that day and night were caused by the rotation of the earth on its axis.

Option 2: Developed a scientific explanation for eclipses

Option 3: Found a way of calculating the circumference of a circle

Option 4: Spoke about elaborate surgical procedures

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Correct Answer: Spoke about elaborate surgical procedures


Solution : The correct option is to speak about elaborate surgical procedures.

Aryabhata is not associated with speaking about elaborate surgical procedures. Aryabhata was an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer known for his significant contributions to mathematics and astronomy, particularly in his

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Question : Direction: In the following question, select the one which is different from the other three alternatives.

Option 1: 125

Option 2: 343

Option 3: 516

Option 4: 729

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Correct Answer: 516


Solution : Let's check the options —

First option: 125; 53 = 125.

Second option: 343; 73 = 343.

Third option: 516; 516 is not a perfect cube.

Fourth option: 729; 93 = 729.

Hence, third option is correct.

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Question : Ecosystem consists of:

Option 1: A biotic community and its non - living elements

Option 2: Population

Option 3: A population and its non - living elements

Option 4: A biotic community

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Correct Answer: A biotic community and its non - living elements


Solution : The correct answer is a biotic community and its nonliving elements.

Ecosystem is a community of living organism, plants and its surrounding environment. It is studies the interaction between the biotic and abiotic components within a geographical

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Question : In nine innings of cricket, the average of a batsman is 58 runs. How many runs does he need to make in the tenth inning to get the average score of 61?

Option 1: 88

Option 2: 69

Option 3: 79

Option 4: 100

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Correct Answer: 88


Solution : Let's denote the total runs scored in the nine innings by the batsman as T. The average score in these nine innings is given as 58.
Average = $\frac{\text{Total runs scored}}{\text{Number of innings}}$​
For the first nine innings:
⇒ Total = 58 × 9 =

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