Correct Answer: that he is gone

Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

The error lies in the use of the present tense "is" instead of the past perfect tense "had gone". If the action of visiting his parents occurred before another past event in the narrative, we should use the past perfect tense. The usage of "had gone" in the past perfect tense indicates that the action of visiting his parents took place before another past event or time mentioned in the context.

Therefore, the correct sentence would be: He told his friends that he had gone to visit his parents in the evening.

Correct Answer:

Solution : Since there is no restriction on rotation, the question figure can be oriented in a different direction and still fit in an answer figure. On comparing the question figure and all the answer figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –

Hence, the first option is correct.

Correct Answer: he was going to an orphanage

Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Explanation:
The narrator was not with his family at Christmas because they were on a mission or journey to an obscure orphanage in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The narrative mentions that it was the narrator's first Christmas away from home and family, indicating that their absence was due to their commitment to visiting the orphanage and engaging in charitable activities to bring joy and support to destitute families and children affected by enemy activity in the region.

Therefore, the correct answer would be: He was going to an orphanage.

Correct Answer: Maharashtra

Solution : The correct answer is Maharashtra.

Rajasthan, a state in India's northwest, shares borders with Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and New Delhi. The state and Pakistan, its neighbour, share a border as well. Maharashtra is the Indian state that Rajasthan does not border, out of the possibilities provided.

Correct Answer: Lacking

Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Explanation: "Deficient" and "lacking" both refer to something that is insufficient or missing in quantity, quality, or some required attribute.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

• Difficult means something that requires effort or presents challenges.
• Challenging means something that is testing or demanding.
• Bold means showing courage or willingness to take risks.

Correct Answer: Only conclusion II follows

Solution : Let's analyze the conclusions –
Conclusion I: No gentleman is rich –  According to the given statements, it is evident that few gentlemen are rich. So, no gentleman is rich is a false conclusion.
Conclusion II: Few gentlemen being fools is a possibility – According to the given statements, it is evident that few gentlemen are not fools. So, it is a possibility that few gentlemen are fools.
Conclusion III: No one is both a fool and rich – According to the given statements, it is evident that everyone is either a fool or rich. So, no one is both a fool and rich is a false conclusion.

So, the only conclusion II follows. Hence, the fourth option is correct.

Correct Answer: 81

Solution : Given:
12 : 36 :: 18 : ?

The first number is divided by 2 and the resultant is squared to obtain the next number.
12 : 36→12 ÷ 2 = 6; (6)² = 36
Similarly, 18 : ?→18 ÷ 2 = 9; (9)² = 81

So, 81 is related to 18. Hence, the fourth option is correct.

Correct Answer: Only conclusion I follows

Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –

Let's analyse the conclusions –
Conclusion (I): All tasks can never be duties – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that some tasks are jobs and no job is a duty. So, the tasks that are part of jobs cannot be duties. So, all tasks can never be duties. Thus, this conclusion follows.
Conclusion (II): Some tasks are duties – From the Venn diagram, it is evident that there is no direct relation between tasks and duties. So, no definite relation can be drawn. Thus, this conclusion does not follow.

So, only the conclusion I follows. Hence, the fourth option is correct.

Correct Answer: Night

Solution : Given:
Begin : End :: Day : ?

"Begin" is the opposite of "End".
Similarly, "Day" is the opposite of "Night".

Hence, the second option is correct.

Correct Answer: Amrit Kaur

Solution : The correct answer is Amrit Kaur.

In specially redesigned covers, TIME magazine named Kaur "Women of the Year" in 1947 and Indira Gandhi in 1976. She had formerly joined the Indian National Congress, where she worked towards social reform while also actively participating in the liberation movement. She made a concerted effort to combat child marriage and the devadasi system.