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Question : Directions: Which one of the following words will appear third in the dictionary? 1. Immutable 2. Immigrate 3. Imperative 4. Impassioned
Option 1: Immutable
Option 2: Immigrate
Option 3: Imperative
Option 4: Impassioned
Correct Answer: Impassioned
Solution : Given: 1. Immutable 2. Immigrate 3. Imperative 4. Impassioned
Step 1: Compare the first and the second letters of each word. Since all the words have the same letter I and m, move on to the next letter. Step 2: The third letter of each
Question : When was the Indian Meteorological Department which collects data on temperature, rainfall, wind, etc., and makes weather forecasts, established by the Government of India?
Option 1: 1879
Option 2: 1876
Option 3: 1875
Option 4: 1873
Correct Answer: 1875
Solution : The correct answer is 1875.
The Indian Meteorological Department was established in 1875, with its headquarters at Calcutta. The headquarters was shifted to Shimla in 1905, to Pune in 1928, and then to Delhi in 1944. IMD has expanded its infrastructure for meteorological observations,
Question : A man spends 75% of his income. His income increases by 20% and his expenditure also increases by 10%. Find the percentage increase in his savings.
Option 1: 25%
Option 2: 50%
Option 3: 15%
Option 4: 10%
Correct Answer: 50%
Solution : Let his income be Rs. 100. Then, expenditure will be Rs. 75, and savings will be Rs. 25. His income increases by 20% and the expenditure also increases by 10%. New income =120% of 100 = Rs. 120 New Expenditure = 110% of 75 =
Question : The strength of a school increases and decreases every alternate year by 10%. It started with an increase in 2000. Then, the strength of the school in 2003, as compared to that in 2000, was:
Option 1: Increased by 8.9%
Option 2: Decreased by 8.9%
Option 3: Increased by 9.8%
Option 4: Decreased by 9.8%
Correct Answer: Increased by 8.9%
Solution : Given: The strength of a school increases and decreases every alternate year by 10%. It started with an increase in 2000. Let the strength of the school in 2000 be 100. Till the year 2003, it first increases, then decreases, and then increases
Question : The following table shows the number of children in each house of a society.
What is the average number of children per house?
Option 1: 1.65
Option 2: 1.4
Option 3: 1.9
Option 4: 1.15
Correct Answer: 1.4
Solution : According to the data given in the table: Total number of children = 0 × 7 + 1 × 7 + 2 × 13 + 3 × 3 = 42 Total number of houses = 7 + 7 + 13 + 3 = 30 So,
Question : The ambient air quality standards (24 hours average) for lead in industrial areas are:
Option 1: 0.65 µg/m3
Option 2: 0.75 µg/m3
Option 3: 1.0 µg/m3
Option 4: 1.5 µg/m3
Correct Answer: 1.5 µg/m3
Solution : The correct answer is 1.5 µg/m3.
The ambient air quality standard for lead in an industrial area is specified as 1.5 µg/m³ for a 24-hour average, which means that the concentration of lead in the air should not exceed this limit over
Question : Humayun's Tomb, situated in Delhi, was built by ________.
Option 1: Gulbadan Begum
Option 2: Bega Begum
Option 3: Hamida Begum
Option 4: Maham Begum
Correct Answer: Bega Begum
Solution : The correct option is Bega Begum.
Humayun's tomb, situated in Delhi, India, was built by the Mughal Emperor Humayun's widow, Empress Bega Begum. The construction of the tomb was commissioned by her in memory of her husband, Humayun. The tomb is an excellent
Question : Directions: Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 71, 74, 72, 75, 73, 76, ?
Option 1: 75
Option 2: 74
Option 3: 77
Option 4: 78
Correct Answer: 74
Solution : Given: 71, 74, 72, 75, 73, 76, ?
In the given series, add 3 and subtract 2 alternatively from the previous number to get the next number. 71 + 3 = 74; 74 – 2 = 72; 72 + 3 = 75; 75 – 2
Question : Select the word that is closest in meaning (SYNONYM) to the word given below.
Dreary
Option 1: Faith
Option 2: Dull
Option 3: Superstitious
Option 4: Active
Correct Answer: Dull
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation:
The word dreary means something gloomy in appearance, and the word closest to its meaning is dull, which means lacking brightness, vividness, or sheen.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. 27, 32, 30, 35, 33, ___
Option 1: 28
Option 2: 31
Option 3: 36
Option 4: 38
Correct Answer: 38
Solution : Given: 27, 32, 30, 35, 33, ___
Here, add 5 and subtract 2 alternately from the previous term to get the next term. 27 + 5 = 32; 32 – 2 = 30; 30 + 5 = 35; 35 – 2 = 33; 33 +
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