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Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. In a nutshell
Option 1: Briefly
Option 2: Constructively
Option 3: Scrupulously
Option 4: Knotty
Correct Answer: Briefly
Solution : The correct option is the first option.
Explanation: In a nutshell means briefly or concisely summarising something, like putting the essence of it into a nutshell.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Radiant
Option 1: Dismal
Option 2: Frowning
Option 3: Glowing
Option 4: Depressing
Correct Answer: Glowing
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Both radiant and glowing imply a state of brightness, light, or warmth, often suggesting a positive, vibrant quality. Therefore, glowing is the most appropriate synonym among the options provided.
The meanings of the other options are as
Question : The metal cap of an electric cell is generally the ____________ terminal of the electrical cell.
Option 1: negative
Option 2: positive
Option 3: neutral
Option 4: devoid
Correct Answer: positive
Solution : The correct option is positive.
The positive terminal is usually the metal cap at the top of the cell. The negative terminal is located on the battery's flat bottom. It is common practice to adhere to this rule while using and connecting batteries in
Question : Directions: Three statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II, and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some elephants are fishes. No fish is a tiger. All deer are tigers. Conclusions: I. Some elephants are deer. II. No elephant is a tiger. III. No deer is a fish.
Option 1: Only conclusion III follows
Option 2: Both conclusions I and III follow
Option 3: Both conclusions I and II follow
Option 4: Only conclusion II follows
Correct Answer: Only conclusion III follows
Solution : The possible Venn diagram according to the given statements is as follows –
Let's analyse the conclusions – Conclusion (I): Some elephants are deer – From the given Venn diagram, there is no definite relation between elephants and deer. Therefore, this conclusion
Question : Which of the following is the study of soil?
Option 1: Myrmecology
Option 2: Pedology
Option 3: Glaciology
Option 4: Cosmology
Correct Answer: Pedology
Solution : The correct answer is pedology.
The study of soil in its natural environment is known as pedology. The study of soil about soil-dependent applications is known as edaphology. Both branches make use of soil physics, soil chemistry, and soil biology. Parent material, climate, relief, vegetation,
Question : To which feature of the Constitution of India does the appointment of the Governor by the Centre belong?
Option 1: Federal feature
Option 2: Directive Principles
Option 3: Supremacy of the Constitution
Option 4: Unitary system
Correct Answer: Unitary system
Solution : The correct option is the Unitary system.
In a unitary system, the central government has the ultimate authority, and subnational entities, such as provinces or states, have powers that are delegated to them by the central government. The appointment of the Governor by the
Question : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Mrs. Pooja is / very busy at / the moment. / All right, I had been waiting.
Option 1: The moment
Option 2: All right, I had been waiting
Option 3: Very busy at
Option 4: Mrs. Pooja is
Correct Answer: All right, I had been waiting
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
The part that contains a grammatical error will be, "All right, I had been waiting".
Had been is used to mean that something happened in the past and has already ended.
Whereas, will
Question : Directions: In a code language, you can start is written as sent room dark, can you read is written as room sent less, and you are good is written as tyre room spin. What is the code for the word can in this language?
Option 1: room
Option 2: sent
Option 3: spin
Option 4: dark
Correct Answer: sent
Solution : Given: 1. you can start ⇒ sent room dark 2. can you read ⇒ room sent less 3. you are good ⇒ tyre room spin
By comparing all the above-coded sentences, we find that – In sentences 1 and 2, can is the common word
Question : Directions: Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace * signs and to balance the following equation. 86 * (5 * 8 * 4) * 9 * 85
Option 1: –, ×, ÷, +, =
Option 2: +, ×, ÷, –, =
Option 3: +, –, ×, ÷, =
Option 4: ÷, –, ×, +, =
Correct Answer: –, ×, ÷, +, =
Solution : Given: 86 * (5 * 8 * 4) * 9 * 85
Let's check each option – First Option: –, ×, ÷, +, = 86 – (5 × 8 ÷ 4) + 9 = 85 L.H.S. = 86 – (5 ×
Question : In which country is Cape Comorin located?
Option 1: India
Option 2: Pakistan
Option 3: South Africa
Option 4: South America
Correct Answer: India
Solution : The correct answer is India.
Cape Comorin, also known as Kanyakumari, is the southernmost point of the Cardamom Hills, an extension of the Western Ghats range along India's west coast. It is located in Tamil Nadu, India. Three bodies of water meet here: the
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