Question : Directions: Which of the following four options will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?
48, 68, ?, 138, 188, 208

Option 1: 118

Option 2: 88

Option 3: 128

Option 4: 108

Question : Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Communication is very important for us humans in our daily lives. It means talking to others, (1)_____________ our thoughts and feelings, and listening to what others have to say. When we communicate well, we can understand each other better and work together more (2)__________. Communication is especially important at work, where we need to work as a team and achieve common goals. Good communication helps us to avoid misunderstandings and (3)__________, and makes us more productive. In our personal relationships, communication helps us to express our feelings and needs to our friends, family, and partners. When we communicate well, we can build stronger relationships and understand each other better. Communication is also important for society as a whole. It helps us to share information, ideas, and knowledge, and to understand different cultures and (4)_______________. Communication can also help us to make positive changes in our communities and (5)______________ for important causes. Overall, communication is a very important skill that we all need to learn and practice. It can help us in many different ways and make our lives more fulfilling and successful.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 4.

Option 1: fears

Option 2: assumptions

Option 3: perspectives

Option 4: biases

Question : "World Refugee Day" is observed every year on ____.

Option 1: 20th June

Option 2: 22nd June

Option 3: 18th June

Option 4: 17th June

Question : The most suitable soil for the production of cotton is:

Option 1: Black soil

Option 2: Alluvial soil

Option 3: Loamy soil

Option 4: Well-drained soil

Question : Directions: A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as in the two matrices, given below. The columns and rows of Matrix (I) are numbered from 1 to 5 and that of Matrix (II) are numbered from 6 to 10. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, e.g. A can be represented by 11, 23, etc. and G can be represented by 67, 78, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word given below.
BEE
Matrix I

Matrix II

Option 1: 12, 15, 41

Option 2: 12, 21, 15

Option 3: 12, 15, 33

Option 4: 21, 12, 22

Question : If $\cos\theta - \sin\theta =0$, then $(\sin^8\theta+\cos^8\theta)$ is:

Option 1: $\frac{1}{8}$

Option 2: $ \frac{1}{4}$

Option 3: $\frac{1}{6}$

Option 4: $\frac{1}{2}$

Question : Directions: In a certain code language BLADE is written as CKBCF, and CHALK is written as DGBKL. How will DIGITAL be written in that language?

Option 1: FHGHVZN

Option 2: EHHHUZM

Option 3: FGGHVYN

Option 4: EGHGWYM

Question : What is the effective resistance (in Ω) of two resistors 20 Ω and 30 Ω connected in parallel?

Option 1: 50

Option 2: 12

Option 3: 24

Option 4: 25

Question : Directions: Select the letter cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
JOQW, LQSY, ?, PUWC

Option 1: MRTZ

Option 2: NSUA

Option 3: KPRX

Option 4: AUSN

Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The________ age for retirement is 65 years in India.

Option 1: mendatory

Option 2: mendetory

Option 3: mendaytory

Option 4: mandatory