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Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.

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Question : Comprehension:

Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

In the stress-ridden world, traditional pastimes that could prove therapeutic are dying for want of patronage. One such is the art of puppetry. The word “puppet” is derived from the Latin word pupa, meaning “doll” or “girl”. Puppets came into being in India in the third century A.D. Here it was honed into a theatrical art. It helped to propagate the works of saints and religious leaders, and also depict stories from epics. Later, it spread to South East Asia. The Cambodian puppeteers inspired the Thais. Java and Bali followed though it didn’t catch on in Sumatra. The Malays followed the Siamese and Japanese styles in the nineteenth century. Gradually, puppets became more sophisticated in appearance, as skilled craftsmen began to make the models. Puppeteers became trained as performers. In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, puppet theatres became extremely popular in artistic circles. Writers like George Sands and Goethe organised their own well-prepared puppet shows to entertain their friends. Puppet shows have been mentioned in the literature by Shakespeare, Ben Johnson, and many others.

Basically, there are three kinds of puppets. Shadow puppets are made of translucent leather and coloured vegetable dyes. Buffalo, goat, or sheep skin is treated to become translucent. Limbs are loosely jointed so that they can be made to move separately. A stick is attached vertically in the middle. The movement of the stick causes general movements. But for special movements, single strings attached to the limbs are used. These leather puppets are projected on a screen, which is illuminated by a light source placed behind the puppets. The puppeteer manipulates the puppets to form moving shadows on the screen. He also speaks the parts, sings, or is accompanied by music. String puppets involve puppets that are manipulated by six strings. The performance is on a stage but the puppeteers are never seen. They wear anklets which produce the illusion that the puppets themselves are dancing. The main storyteller recites the storyline, while the puppets perform, and the dialogue and music are provided by the puppeteers. Rod or stick puppets are constructed around the main central rod. A short horizontal bar serves as the shoulders, from which the upper limbs dangle. The arms, made of cloth and stuffed with straw or paper, are jointed or manipulated with other thinner rods. These puppets can be the size of a human being. The puppeteer hides behind the puppet and manipulates it. The coordination of the limbs comes only through practice.

Puppetry is a good communication medium. Messages can be propagated in a realistic way. Puppet making and performing is good occupational therapy for convalescents and physically disabled people. Muscular coordination and manual dexterity improve with effort. However, the best use of this art is that it can provide delightful hours of fun to young and old alike.

Question:

Where did the art of puppetry first come into being?

Option 1: India

Option 2: Bali

Option 3: Cambodia

Option 4: Japan

Question : Directions: In a certain code language, ri ti gi is written as usha playing cards, si ni gi is written as asha playing tennis, and ri si wi is written as cards and tennis. What is the code for the word tennis in that language?

Option 1: ni

Option 2: ri

Option 3: wi

Option 4: si

Question : A defective dining set costing Rs. 10000 is being sold at a 10% loss. If the price is further reduced successively by 5%, then the selling price is:

Option 1: Rs. 8550

Option 2: Rs. 7850

Option 3: Rs. 9000

Option 4: Rs. 9150

Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase in the following sentence.
As the actors gathered backstage, the director shouted, "Break a leg, everyone!" before they took the stage for their opening night performance.

Option 1: To get a good night's sleep

Option 2: To wish someone good luck

Option 3: To take a risk

Option 4: To keep a secret

Question : Directions: Which of the following represents the relationship between Science, Biology, and Zoology?

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Question : Directions: Four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner, while one is dissimilar. choose the odd one.

Option 1: Fire

Option 2: Roasting

Option 3: Steaming

Option 4: Grilling

Question : Find the value of the following expression $\frac{(1+\sec\phi)}{\sec\phi}(1-\cos\phi)$.

Option 1: $\cos ^2 \phi$

Option 2: $\sec ^2 \phi$

Option 3: $\cot ^2 \phi$

Option 4: $\sin ^2 \phi$

Question : There is a need to keep a larger area under forests for:

Option 1: absorption of carbon dioxide

Option 2: protecting wildlife

Option 3: raising percipitation

Option 4: geological balance

Question : A person uses a rectangular metallic sheet of 45 m × 30 m for making an open box. From each corner of the sheet he cut off a square. If the length of one side of each of these squares is 10 m, then what will be the volume of the box (in m³)?

Option 1: 5000

Option 2: 4500

Option 3: 7000

Option 4: 2500