Correct Answer: prohibited

Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

Prohibit means to formally forbid someone from doing something by law and authority, and its past form is the correct choice as it helps in conveying the intended meaning of the sentence that the Supreme Court has forbidding

Correct Answer: To rain very heavily

Solution : The second option is correct.

• The idiom raining cats and dogs means a heavy downpour, with rain coming down very quickly and hard.
• So, it is clear that the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom raining cats and dogs is to

Correct Answer: To be greedy for money

Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

Explanation:

The idiom to have an itching palm means to be eager or greedy for money, especially with a desire for personal gain or financial advantage. The alternative to be greedy for money accurately

Correct Answer: 3 : 4

Solution : Let $x$ km be the distance travelled on the first day.
Distance travelled on the second day = 70 km
The ratio of distances covered by him on the first two days is 4 : 5.
$⇒\frac{x}{70}=\frac{4}{5}$
$\therefore x=\frac{4}{5}×70$ = 56 km
If

Correct Answer: Rs. 5040

Solution : Given:
Sonu and Monu can do a piece of work in 8 days and 12 days, respectively.
Ratio of their efficiency = $\frac{1}{8}:\frac{1}{12}$ = 3 : 2
Their wages will also be in the same ratio.
$\therefore$ Share of Sonu = $\frac{3}{2+3}\times8400=\frac35\times8400$ = Rs.

Correct Answer: Photosynthesis

Solution : The correct option is Photosynthesis.

Photosynthesis is the mechanism through which green plants convert carbon dioxide and water into sugar glucose, utilising the energy derived from light. As a result, in addition to creating oxygen, photosynthesis serves as almost every organism's primary energy source. Hence,

Correct Answer: Ambiguous

Solution : The fourth option is correct.

Ambiguous means having more than one possible meaning or interpretation, which is unclear. This is the closest synonym to equivocal, as it also denotes something that is not clear or straightforward in meaning.
The meanings of the other options are

Correct Answer: Viral disease

Solution : The correct option is a viral disease.

Chickenpox is a viral disease caused by the Varicella-Zoster virus. It is highly contagious and primarily affects children. The symptoms include a characteristic itchy rash, fever and malaise. The vaccination for chickenpox is available and is

Correct Answer: 16%

Solution : Let the cost price of 1 article be Re. 1 and the number of articles be 100.
So, the selling price (SP) of 80% article = Cost price of 80 articles + Profit
= 80 + 25% of 80 = Rs. 100
Now, the selling

Correct Answer: Pallava

Solution : The correct answer is Pallava.

The Hindu Group of Monuments in Mahabalipuram, sometimes called Mamallapuram, are especially prominent landmarks because they are both artistic and technological marvels and a remarkable testament to the Pallava monarchs' architectural legacy. In the context of classical Indian architecture,