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

Although the new fashion trend was quite popular, some critics were quick to deride it as a passing fad.

Option 1: Ridicule

Option 2: Hail

Option 3: Detest

Option 4: Applaud

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Correct Answer: Ridicule


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Since deride means to laugh at somebody. Therefore, its synonym will be ridicule, as it is used to denote unkind laughter or behaviour that is intended to make somebody or something appear silly.

The meanings of the

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Question : Directions: Based on the alphabetical order, three of the following four-letter clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which of the following does NOT belong to that group?

Option 1: JLN

Option 2: MOR

Option 3: CEH

Option 4: VXA

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Correct Answer: JLN


Solution : Let's check each option –
First option: JLN; J + 2 = L; L + 2 = N
Second option: MOR; M + 2 = O; O + 3 = R
Third option: CEH; C + 2 = E; E + 3 = H
Fourth

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Question : Which one of the following continents lies in the northern, southern and eastern hemispheres of the Earth?

Option 1: Australia

Option 2: Africa

Option 3: Europe

Option 4: South America

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Correct Answer: Africa


Solution : The correct answer is Africa.

Africa is the second-largest continent on earth, and it spans from 37 degrees North latitude to 35 degrees South latitude and 51 degrees East longitude to 16 degrees East longitude, i.e., it lies in all the Northern, Southern, Eastern,

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Question : What is the mean proportional of 8.41 and 16.81?

Option 1: 13.69

Option 2: 9.88

Option 3: 11.89

Option 4: 12.79

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Correct Answer: 11.89


Solution : Mean proportions of 8.41 and 16.81
= $\sqrt{8.41\times16.81}$
= $2.9 × 4.1$
= $11.89$
Hence, the correct answer is 11.89.

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Question : Directions: Among the four answer figures, which one can be formed from the cut-out pieces given below in the question figure?

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

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Correct Answer:


Solution : The various parts of the figure can be numbered as follows –

The parts can be arranged in the following manner –

The above-compiled figure matches the figure given in the fourth option. Hence, the fourth option is correct.

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Question : X, Y, and Z invested Rs.4,000, Rs. 6,000, and Rs. 8,000 respectively in a business. They invested the money for 3, 2, and 4 years respectively. If the total profit is Rs. 56,000, then what is the share of Y in the profit?

Option 1: Rs. 18,000

Option 2: Rs. 12,000

Option 3: Rs. 15,000

Option 4: Rs. 9,000

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Correct Answer: Rs. 12,000


Solution : Given that investment by X, Y, and Z = Rs. 4,000, Rs. 6,000, and Rs. 8,000 respectively
The period they invested for 3, 2, and 4 years respectively.
Total profit = Rs. 56000
Profit of X : Profit of Y : Profit of Z

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Question : Name an oval-shaped range of hills sculpted by glacial flow.

Option 1: Sand dunes

Option 2: Drumlins

Option 3: Moraines

Option 4: Esker

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Correct Answer: Drumlins


Solution : The correct answer is Drumlins.

Drumlins are oval-shaped hills that were formed beneath a glacier or ice sheet and are oriented in the direction of ice flow. They frequently form belts and obstruct drainage, allowing for the formation of small lakes and swamps in the

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Question : The common name of sodium tetraborate decahydrate is _____.

Option 1: Epsom salt

Option 2: Gypsum

Option 3: Borax

Option 4: Galena

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Correct Answer: Borax


Solution : The correct option is Borax.

Its chemical formula is Na2[B4O5(OH)4].8H2O. Borax is known for its various uses, including as a cleaning agent, a component in laundry detergents and certain industrial applications. In metallurgical

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Question : The Pakhawaj syllables are primarily used to conclude which of the following Indian classical dances?

Option 1: Manipuri

Option 2: Kathak

Option 3: Odissi

Option 4: Kathakali

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Correct Answer: Odissi


Solution : The correct option is Odissi.

The Pakhawaj syllables are primarily used to conclude Odissi, a classical Indian dance from Odisha, India. The Pakhawaj is a two-headed drum that is an essential part of Odissi music and dance. The syllables are used to mark the

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Question :

Which world heritage site comprises the Alai Darwaza Gate?

Option 1: Humayun's Tomb

Option 2: Mahabodhi Temple complex

Option 3: Qutub Minar

Option 4: Red Fort Complex

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Correct Answer: Qutub Minar


Solution : The correct answer is Qutub Minar.

The main entrance to the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque on the Qutub Minar complex is the Alai Darwaza. The Alai Darwaza in Delhi was built in 1311 AD by Alauddin Khilji, a Muslim conqueror. It has a domed entrance

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