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Question : The ratio of Ram's salary to Shyam's salary is 3 : 4. The ratio of Shyam's salary to Ghanshyam's salary is 5 : 6. What will be the ratio of Ram's salary to Ghanshyam's salary?

Option 1: 3 : 5

Option 2: 5 : 8

Option 3: 4 : 5

Option 4: 3 : 8

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Correct Answer: 5 : 8


Solution : Let us denote the salary of Ram by $R$, Shyam by $S$ and Ghanshyam by $G$.
According to the question,
$R:S = 3:4$
⇒ $\frac{R}{S} = \frac{3}{4}$ ....(1)
Also, $S:G = 5:6$
⇒ $\frac{S}{G} = \frac{5}{6}$ ......(2)
Multiplying (1) and (2),
$\frac{R}{S}\times \frac{S}{G}

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Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement."

I was impressed (of) it.

(1) by

(2) on

(3) for

(4) No Improvement

Option 1: 1

Option 2: 2

Option 3: 3

Option 4: 4

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Correct Answer: 1


Solution : The correct answer is the first option.

The correct preposition to use after the word "impressed" in this context is "by." "Impressed by" is the standard and idiomatic way to express that something or someone has left a positive impression on you; moreover, the

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Question : Select the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word in the following sentence.

The politician’s pompous rhetoric during the campaign failed to garner much support from the public.

Option 1: Conciliatory

Option 2: Benign

Option 3: Supercilious

Option 4: Diplomatic

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Correct Answer: Supercilious


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

Pompous refers to behaviour that is self-important or arrogant, often characterised by an excessive display of importance or dignity. Supercilious carries a similar meaning, emphasising an attitude of haughty disdain or superiority towards others.

The meanings of the

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Question : Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the institution of Panchayat Raj?

Option 1: Article 36

Option 2: Article 39

Option 3: Article 40

Option 4: Article 48

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Correct Answer: Article 40


Solution : The correct answer is Article 40.

Article 40 of the Indian Constitution addresses the establishment of village panchayats. It empowers these Gram Panchayats to function as self-governing bodies, ensuring they have the necessary authority and autonomy. In line with Article 40, a third tier

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Question : The diameter $PQ$ of a circle with centre $O$ is perpendicular to the chord $RS$. $PQ$ intersects $RS$ at $T$. If $RS=16$ cm and $QT=4$ cm, what is the length (in cm) of the diameter of the circle?

Option 1: 20

Option 2: 48

Option 3: 24

Option 4: 10

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Correct Answer: 20


Solution :
Given:
RS = $16$ cm
QT = $4$ cm
Join OR, which is a radius.
Let the radius be $r$ cm.
So, OT = $r-4$ cm
RT = $\frac{1}{2}×RS =\frac{1}{2}×16=8$ cm
From $\triangle$ ORT, 
$OR^2=OT^2+RT^2$
⇒ $r^2=(r-4)^2+8^2$
⇒ $8r=16+64$
⇒ $8r=80$
⇒ $r=10$
Diameter =

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Question : The Lahore Conspiracy Case was registered against whom ?

Option 1: V.D. Savarkar

Option 2: Bhagat Singh

Option 3: Chandrashekhar Azad

Option 4: Aurobindo Ghosh

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Correct Answer: Bhagat Singh


Solution : The correct option is Bhagat Singh.

The Lahore Conspiracy Case was registered against a group of Indian revolutionaries who were involved in a conspiracy against British colonial rule in India.The main accused in the Lahore Conspiracy Case were Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar, and Shivaram

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Question : Intestinal bacteria synthesise which of the following in the human body?

Option 1: Vitamin K

Option 2: Proteins

Option 3: Fats

Option 4: Vitamin D

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Correct Answer: Vitamin K


Solution : The correct option is Vitamin K.

Vitamin K is produced in the human body by intestinal bacteria, specifically certain forms of gut microbiota. Vitamin K is required for proper blood coagulation and bone health. Through their metabolic processes, the bacteria in the large

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Question : Philosopher's wool is chemically

Option 1: Aluminium oxide

Option 2: Magnesium oxide

Option 3: Zinc oxide

Option 4: Calcium oxide

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Correct Answer: Zinc oxide


Solution : Correct Answer is Zinc oxide

Philosopher's wool refers to the chemical zinc oxide (ZnO). Alchemists would burn zinc in the air and collect the residue, which developed into white woolly tufts, as part of their rituals.The philosopher's wool is a term used to describe

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Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the sixth term is related to the fifth term.
4 : 128 :: 5 : ? :: 7 : 686

Option 1: 225

Option 2: 240

Option 3: 255

Option 4: 250

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Correct Answer: 250


Solution : Given:
4 : 128 :: 5 : ? :: 7 : 686

Here, multiply the cube of the first number by 2 to get the second number –
Like in, 4 : 128→43 × 2 = 128
And in, 7 : 686 →73

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Question : Which of the following keyboard shortcuts is used to lock the Windows screen in Windows 10?

Option 1: Windows logo key + M

Option 2: Windows logo key + K

Option 3: Windows logo key + N

Option 4: Windows logo key + L

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Correct Answer: Windows logo key + L


Solution : The correct answer is Windows logo key + L.

In Windows 10, the keyboard shortcut used to lock the screen is "Win + L" (the Windows key plus the letter "L"). Pressing these keys together will quickly lock your computer

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