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Question : The basis for determining the dearness allowance of employees in India is:

Option 1: National Income

Option 2: Consumer Price Index

Option 3: Standard of living

Option 4: Per capita income

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Correct Answer: Consumer Price Index


Solution : The correct answer is the Consumer Price Index.

The Consumer Price Index Numbers for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) are used to fix and revise wages to calculate variable Dearness Allowances paid to employees in the organized sectors of the economy. The CPI (IW) is

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Question : Directions: Which answer figure shall complete the given question figure?

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

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Correct Answer:


Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the answer figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –

Hence, the fourth option is correct.

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Question : The materials through which things can be seen are called ________.

Option 1: transparent materials

Option 2: conductive materials

Option 3: opaque materials

Option 4: translucent materials

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Correct Answer: transparent materials


Solution : The correct answer is transparent materials.

The material through which things can be seen is known as the transparent material. Examples of such types of objects or materials are glass, butter paper, etc. The materials through which objects can be partially seen or

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Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative, which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom / Phrase.

To see the light

Option 1: To gain conscious

Option 2: To misunderstand the situation

Option 3: To be optimistic

Option 4: Suddenly realise or understand something

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Correct Answer: Suddenly realise or understand something


Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.

The idiom to see the light is used metaphorically to convey the idea of suddenly understanding or realising something, often after a period of confusion or lack of understanding. The alternative accurately captures the

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Question : Who has written the famous play "Nil Darpan" depicting the atrocities of British indigo planters?

Option 1: Premchand

Option 2: Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

Option 3: Dinabandhu Mitra

Option 4: Subramania Bharati

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Correct Answer: Dinabandhu Mitra


Solution : The correct answer is Dinabandhu Mitra.

Dinabandhu Mitra wrote the Bengali play Nil Darpan in 1858–1859, a drama that portrays the deplorable state of Bengal under the rule of indigo planters. In 1860, it was released from Dhaka. It was published by Reverend James

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Question : The sum of the squares of 3 consecutive positive numbers is 365. The sum of the numbers is:

Option 1: 30

Option 2: 33

Option 3: 36

Option 4: 45

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Correct Answer: 33


Solution : Let the consecutive numbers be (x – 1), x and (x + 1).
According to the question,
(x–1)2 + x2 + (x+1)2 = 365
⇒ (x2 – 2x + 1) + x2 + (x2 + 2x + 1) =

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Question : The major aim of devaluation is to:

Option 1: encourage imports

Option 2: encourage exports

Option 3: encourage both exports and imports

Option 4: discourage both exports and imports 

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Correct Answer: encourage exports


Solution : The correct option is to encourage exports.

Devaluation primarily serves to promote exports. A nation can lower the cost of its currency, increase exports and increase its competitiveness in the international market by devaluing its currency. A decision to devalue a currency causes

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Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Laborious

Option 1: Unsophisticated

Option 2: Profane

Option 3: Assiduous

Option 4: Pompous

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Correct Answer: Assiduous


Solution : The third option is the correct choice.

Laborious refers to something requiring a lot of hard work, effort, or diligence. Assiduous also means showing great care, attention, and effort in one's work or duties.

The meanings of other options are as follows:

  • Unsophisticated means lacking
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Question : Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.

A building where animals are butchered.

Option 1: Apologue

Option 2: Apostate

Option 3: Abattoir

Option 4: Arbitrator

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Correct Answer: Abattoir


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

Explanation: An abattoir is a building where animals are slaughtered for meat. It's directly related to the context provided.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Apologue: A moral fable or allegory, typically with
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