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Question : Directions: In the following question, the sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four.

As global temperatures rise, an untreatable new strain of the flu might ____ up at any moment.

Option 1: fill

Option 2: crop

Option 3: bring

Option 4: chop

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Correct Answer: crop


Solution : The second option is the correct answer.

Crop up is the correct phrasal verb in this context because it conveys that something might suddenly or unexpectedly appear or emerge.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Fill up doesn't fit the context as
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Question : Tangent drawn from a point Y touches the circle at X, O is the centre of this circle. If OY = 50 cm and XY = 40 cm, then what will be the radius of this circle?

Option 1: 60 cm

Option 2: 75 cm

Option 3: 45 cm

Option 4: 30 cm

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Correct Answer: 30 cm


Solution :
Given:
OY = 50 cm and XY = 40 cm
Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the length of OX, which is the radius of the circle [in $\triangle OXY$]
OY2 = OX2 + XY2
⇒ OX2 = OY2

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Question : Choose the best substitute for the bracketed segment in the following sentence to complete the sentence meaningfully.

(No sooner did she shouted), than the thieves ran away leaving all the jewellery on the table.

Option 1: No sooner do she shouts

Option 2: No sooner does she shout

Option 3: No sooner had she shout

Option 4: No sooner did she shout

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Correct Answer: No sooner did she shout


Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.

The base form of the verb, that is, shout in this case, is used after did​​​​​​.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: No sooner did she shout than the thieves ran away, leaving all

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Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Appeal to Caesar

Option 1: Appeal to the highest possible authority

Option 2: To expect good from a wrong person

Option 3: To live in a false reality

Option 4: An authority given to a foolish person

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Correct Answer: Appeal to the highest possible authority


Solution : The first option is correct.

Appeal to Caesar is sometimes used to describe an action where someone seeks a higher authority or takes a matter to a higher level of decision-making, especially when facing a seemingly unfair or biased judgement.

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Question : Which is the highest plateau in the world?

Option 1: East African Plateau

Option 2: Deccan plateau

Option 3: Western plateau

Option 4: Tibet plateau

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Correct Answer: Tibet plateau


Solution : The correct option is the Tibet plateau.

The Tibetan Plateau, often referred to as the "Roof of the World," is the highest plateau in the world. It is located in Central Asia. Tibet Plateau region, with an average elevation exceeding 4,500 meters (14,800

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Question : If the sides of a triangle are extended on both sides then the sum of the exterior angles formed on both sides is:

Option 1: $360^{\circ}$

Option 2: $540^{\circ}$

Option 3: $720^{\circ}$

Option 4: $180^{\circ}$

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Correct Answer: $720^{\circ}$


Solution :
$\angle$ABC + $\angle$BCA + $\angle$BAC = $180^{\circ}$ ---------------(i)
⇒ $\angle$ACB + $\angle$ACD = $180^{\circ}$ ---------------(ii)
⇒ $\angle$ABC + $\angle$ABF = $180^{\circ}$ ---------------(iii)
⇒ $\angle$BAC + $\angle$EAC = $180^{\circ}$ ---------------(iv)
Adding (ii), (iii), and (iv), then subtracting (i) from it,
$\therefore$ $\angle$ACD + $\angle$ABF + $\angle$EAC

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Question : Which of these is a component of the tertiary sector of an economy?

Option 1: Mining and quarrying

Option 2: Water supply

Option 3: Electricity

Option 4: Hotels and restaurants

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Correct Answer: Hotels and restaurants


Solution : The correct answer is Hotels and restaurants.

The tertiary sector, also known as the service sector, encompasses a wide range of service-based industries that provide services to individuals and businesses.

This includes businesses like hotels, restaurants, retail, healthcare, education, entertainment, and various professional

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Question : Direction: Gurpreet is facing south. She turns right and walks 35 m, then turns right again and walks 40 m more. Finally, she turns left and walks 30 m. Which direction is she facing now?

Option 1: South

Option 2: North

Option 3: West

Option 4: East

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Correct Answer: West


Solution : As per the given information, the movement of Gurpreet will look as follows –

Now, Gurpreet is facing the West direction. Hence, the third option is correct.

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