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Question : The code name Longhorn was initially given to which one of the following?

Option 1: Windows XP

Option 2: Windows Vista

Option 3: Linux

Option 4: Windows 98

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Correct Answer: Windows Vista


Solution : The correct option is Windows Vista.

Windows Vista, the successor to Windows XP, was introduced in 2007. Window Vista, the mountain peak in British Columbia, Canada, between the Whistler and Blackcomb ski resorts, is known by its code name, Longhorn.

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Question : Directions: In a certain code language, DRAMA is written as 32, and PLAY is written as 50. How will THEATRE be written in that language?

Option 1: 72

Option 2: 77

Option 3: 70

Option 4: 82

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Correct Answer: 70


Solution : Given:
DRAMA is written as 32 and PLAY is written as 50 –

Add the positional value of the letters of the given word DRAMA then subtract the total number of letters in the word to obtain the required code –
D→4; R→18; A→1; M→13;

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Question : The Planning Commission of India was established in the year

Option 1: 1947

Option 2: 1949

Option 3: 1950

Option 4: 1952

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Correct Answer: 1950


Solution : The Correct Answer is-   1950

The Planning Commission was a department of the Indian government responsible for creating five-year plans as well as performing a variety of other duties. The first chairman of the Planning Commission was Jawaharlal Nehru. It was founded in 1950 to

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Question : What is the width of the court for double matches in Lawn Tennis?

Option 1: 38 feet

Option 2: 36 feet

Option 3: 34 feet

Option 4: 32 feet

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Correct Answer: 36 feet


Solution : The correct option is 36 feet​​​​​.

The width of a tennis court for doubles matches is 36 feet. In tennis, the court dimensions differ for singles and doubles matches. For doubles, the width of the court is used to accommodate four players, while

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Question : Directions: How many triangles are there in the given figure?

Option 1: 7

Option 2: 8

Option 3: 9

Option 4: 6

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Correct Answer: 9


Solution : The given figure can be labelled as shown below –

Now, in the above figure, there are a total of 9 triangles. They are AEF, BCG, CDG, BDG, ADF, ADE, HIJ, EGH, EDI.

Therefore, there are 9 triangles in this figure. Hence, the third option

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Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Daniel talks to people about the right to life. He says, “We have the right to live in freedom and safety!” but the people do not (1)_______ and they say that the War is a big deal and it is not up to us nor up to the government. The government knows what to do and only the government can decide (2)______ is best. And if the government says that there must be war, then it must be so. Daniel does not accept this and asks if there is a better solution. As all
wars end with agreements, can’t we make the agreements without fighting? Can’t the government solve this (3)_________? Isn’t that the reason we have a government in the first place? He decides to (4)______ to people in his government. He decides to write to them and let them know what he thinks. He knows one opinion does not matter much, but he also knows that if everyone in his own country and on the other side would do this, there will (5)________ be no more wars.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.

Option 1: doubtlessly

Option 2: wabbly

Option 3: absurdly

Option 4: probably

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Correct Answer: probably


Solution : The correct option to fill in the blank number 5 is the fourth option.

"Probably" is the most appropriate word to use in this context, as it suggests that there is a likelihood that if everyone wrote to their governments, wars could potentially be avoided.

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Question : Select the most appropriate synonym for the given word.

Compel

Option 1: Allow

Option 2: Stop

Option 3: Give

Option 4: Obligate

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Correct Answer: Obligate


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

Compel means to force someone to do something, and obligate means to oblige someone to do something morally or legally. So, both words have similar meanings.

Hence, the synonym for compel is obligate.

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Question : The bar graph represents the number of challans in 9 states of India.
 
What percentage is the number of challans in Maharashtra of the total number of challans with Himachal Pradesh and Odisha?

Option 1: 280%

Option 2: 400%

Option 3: 350%

Option 4: 300%

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Correct Answer: 300%


Solution : Number of challans in Maharashtra (without helmet + red light jump)
= 1600 + 1400 = 3000
Number of challans in Himachal Pradesh + Odisha (without helmet + red light jump)
= (200 + 400) + (100 + 300) = 1000
Required percentage = $\frac{\text{Maharashtra}}{\text{Himachal

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Question : Which of the following is the most suitable application of rainwater harvesting?

Option 1: Used in cooking

Option 2: Irrigation

Option 3: Water for pets

Option 4: Use for industrial purposes

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Correct Answer: Irrigation


Solution : The correct answer is Irrigation.

Irrigation is the most suitable application of rainwater harvesting among the options listed. Rainwater harvesting systems are commonly used to collect and store rainwater for agricultural and irrigation purposes. This practice helps conserve freshwater resources and reduce the reliance

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