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Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Behold
Option 1: Look
Option 2: Burden
Option 3: Fortunate
Option 4: Predict
Correct Answer: Look
Solution : The first option is correct.
Behold is a somewhat archaic or formal term that means to see or observe something.
Look is a more common synonym that captures the essence of seeing or observing.
The most appropriate synonym for the given word behold is look
Question : Which of the following is not a fundamental right of Indian citizens?
Option 1: Right to property
Option 2: Right to constitutional remedies
Option 3: Right to form association
Option 4: Freedom of movement
Correct Answer: Right to property
Solution : The correct answer is the Right to property.
In 1978, the 44th Constitution Amendment Act modified the status of the right to property, removing it from the list of fundamental rights under Article 31. Instead, it was listed separately as Article 300A
Question : Directions: If a mirror is placed on line AB, then which of the answer figures is the right image of the given figure?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in the reflection. So, according to the above property and the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line AB). So, the left side of the
Question : Study the bar graph and answer the question. The number of neon lamps having a life of 600 hours or more but less than 800 hours is what percentage of the total number of neon lamps having a life of 800 hours or more?
Option 1: 66.67%
Option 2: 67.50%
Option 3: 69.25%
Option 4: 68.75%
Correct Answer: 68.75%
Solution : The number of lamps having a life of 600 hours or more but less than 800 hours is = 75 + 90 = 165 Number of lamps having a life of 800 hours or more = 80 + 70 + 55 + 35 = 240
Question : Select the misspelt word.
Option 1: inimical
Option 2: etiquette
Option 3: afiliate
Option 4: adjourn
Correct Answer: afiliate
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Explanation: The correct spelling of the word is affiliate.
Affiliate is a verb that means to officially attach or connect oneself to a particular group, organisation, or cause, often in a formal or official capacity. It implies a
Question : Directions: Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following number series? 8,13, 23, 43,?
Option 1: 83
Option 2: 86
Option 3: 81
Option 4: 84
Correct Answer: 83
Solution : Given: 8,13, 23, 43,?
Add twice the difference of the previous number to get the missing number – 8 + 5 = 13, 13 + 10 = 23, 23 + 20 = 43, 43 + 40 = 83
So, 83 is the required missing number
Question : Saltpetre is another name for ______.
Option 1: sodium chloride
Option 2: potassium nitrate
Option 3: potassium chloride
Option 4: sodium hydroxide
Correct Answer: potassium nitrate
Solution : The correct option is potassium nitrate.
Potassium nitrate is also known by the name saltpetre. It is a chemical substance with a variety of uses that naturally exists as a mineral. As one of the main components of conventional gunpowder formulations, saltpetre has
Question : The area of a rhombus having one side measuring 17 cm and one diagonal measuring 16 cm is:
Option 1: 280 cm2
Option 2: 180 cm2
Option 3: 240 cm2
Option 4: 210 cm2
Correct Answer: 240 cm2
Solution : Length of side = 17 cm Length of a diagonal = 16 cm The two diagonals bisect each other at 90$^\circ$ in a rhombus. Area of rhombus = ($\frac{1}{2}$) × Product of the two diagonals Let AC = 16 cm and BD =
Question : Which of the following pairs is correct?
Option 1: 23.5o South - Tropic of Cancer
Option 2: 23.5o South - Tropic of Capricorn
Option 3: 23.5o North - Tropic of Capricorn
Option 4: 66o North - Antarctic Circle
Correct Answer: 23.5o South - Tropic of Capricorn
Solution : The correct answer is 23.5o South - Tropic of Capricorn.
23.5o South latitude is known as the Tropic of Capricorn, which passes through South America, Africa, and the Australian continent. 23.5o North latitude is known as
Question : Directions: Anita starts from her house and cycles 6 km towards the south and then turns left and cycles 8 km. She again turns left and cycles for X km to reach her school. Point A is to the west of her school and also 3 km to the north of her house. What is the value of X?
Option 1: 9 km
Option 2: 3 km
Option 3: 7 km
Option 4: 11 km
Correct Answer: 9 km
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
Here, B is the starting point (Anita's house) and E is the endpoint (Anita's school). AB = 3 km; BC = 6 km; CD = 8 km; DE = X km As,
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