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Question : Fill in the blank with the most suitable word.

The humour of the gods is cruel; or______ they see more than we do.

Option 1: unlikely

Option 2: odds

Option 3: perhaps

Option 4: however

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Correct Answer: perhaps


Solution : The third option is the correct answer.

In this context, the sentence structure suggests a sense of uncertainty or possibility, making "perhaps", the most suitable word. It conveys the idea that the gods may see more than we do, but it leaves room for doubt

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Question : The dimensions of force are:

Option 1: M0 L3 T0

Option 2: ML-3 T0

Option 3: M0 LT-1

Option 4: MLT-2

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Correct Answer: MLT-2


Solution : The correct option is MLT-2.

Force is a vector quantity. It is defined as the mass of the object or body multiplied by acceleration. It is the pull or push motion of the body. The dimensional formula of force is MLT-2

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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.

Then, he left for Silicon Valley to ____ his dream of launching a start-up.

Option 1: persevere

Option 2: eschew

Option 3: pursue

Option 4: cherish

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Correct Answer: pursue


Solution : The third option is the correct choice.

Pursuing a dream means actively working towards achieving it, which is the intended meaning of the sentence.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Persevere means to persist in an endeavour despite difficulties, but it doesn't
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Question : The smallest among the numbers $2^{250},3^{150},5^{100}$, and $4^{200}$ is:

Option 1: $4^{200}$

Option 2: $5^{100}$

Option 3: $3^{150}$

Option 4: $2^{250}$

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Correct Answer: $5^{100}$


Solution : The HCF of the exponentials 250, 150, 100, and 200 is 50.
So we can write:
$2^{250} = 2^{5\times 50} = (2^5)^{50} = 32^{50}$
$3^{150} = 3^{3\times 50} = (3^3)^{50}=27^{50}$
$5^{100} = 5^{2\times 50} = (5^2)^{50} = 25^{50}$
$4^{200} = 4^{4\times 50} = (4^4)^{50} =

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Question : Select the meaningful and correctly spelled word from the given options to fill in the blank.
The colourful procession was the last item to be performed in the ___________.

Option 1: peasantry

Option 2: pegentry

Option 3: pageantry

Option 4: pegeantri

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Correct Answer: pageantry


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

Pageantry refers to an elaborate display or ceremony, especially one involving costumes, music, and procession, which fits well in the context of the sentence.

Therefore, the complete sentence is "The colourful procession was the last item to be

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Question : Pipe X can fill a tank in 20 hours and pipe Y can fill the tank in 35 hours. Both the pipes are opened at alternate hours. If pipe Y was opened first, then how much time (in hours) does it take to fill the tank?

Option 1: $\frac{269}{11}$

Option 2: $\frac{286}{11}$

Option 3: $\frac{179}{7}$

Option 4: $\frac{172}{7}$

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Correct Answer: $\frac{179}{7}$


Solution : Given: Pipe X can fill a tank in 20 hours.
Pipe Y can fill the tank in 35 hours.
Let the capacity of the tank = LCM of 20 and 35 = 140 units
Efficiency of X per hour = $\frac{140}{20}$ = 7 units
Efficiency

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Question : Simplify the expression:
$\frac{1}{8}\left[\frac{1}{b-1}-\frac{1}{b+1}-\frac{2}{b^2+1}-\frac{4}{b^4+1}\right]$

Option 1: $\frac{1}{b^8-1}$

Option 2: $\frac{8}{b^8+1}$

Option 3: $\frac{8}{b^8-1}$

Option 4: $\frac{1}{b^8+1}$

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Correct Answer: $\frac{1}{b^8-1}$


Solution : $\frac{1}{8}[\frac{1}{b-1}-\frac{1}{b+1}-\frac{2}{b^2+1}-\frac{4}{b^4+1}]$
= $\frac{1}{8}[\frac{(b+1)-(b-1)}{b^2-1}-\frac{2}{b^2+1}-\frac{4}{b^4+1}]$
= $\frac{1}{8}[\frac{2}{b^2-1}-\frac{2}{b^2+1}-\frac{4}{b^4+1}]$
= $\frac{1}{8}[\frac{2(b^2+1)-2(b^2-1)}{b^4-1}-\frac{4}{b^4+1}]$
= $\frac{1}{8}[\frac{4}{b^4-1}-\frac{4}{b^4+1}]$
= $\frac{1}{8}[\frac{4(b^4+1)-4(b^4-1)}{b^8-1}]$
= $\frac{1}{8}[\frac{8}{b^8-1}]$
= $\frac{1}{b^8-1}$
Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{1}{b^8-1}$.

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Question : Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.

The human mind seems to have built-in _____ against original thought.

Option 1: ideas

Option 2: interests

Option 3: safeguards

Option 4: prejudices

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Correct Answer: prejudices


Solution : The correct choice to fill in the blanks is the fourth option.

Prejudice means opinions that are not experienced by oneself, are preconceived, and go correctly in the sentence, as the sentence implies that the brain has some opinions that may not be experienced in

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Question : Which river originates from the southern part of Devarayanadurga hill in Tumkur district and flows for about 221 km before joining Kaveri?

Option 1: Shimsha River

Option 2: Girna River

Option 3: Ghataprabha River

Option 4: Waghur River

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Correct Answer: Shimsha River


Solution : The correct option is Shimsha River.

One of the Kaveri River's tributaries is the Shimsha. The river originates in Tumkur's Devarayanadurga hills. At Chamarajanagar, it enters the Cauvery after flowing for around 221 km from its source. After originating in the Tumkur district,

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Question : Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No Improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.

The number of women working outside homes has been steady increasing.

Option 1: has been steadily

Option 2: had been steadier

Option 3: No Improvement

Option 4: have been steady

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Correct Answer: has been steadily


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Explanation:

The original sentence has a grammatical error in the adverb, steady. The adverb steady should be modified to its adverbial form steadily to correctly describe the manner in which the action is taking

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