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Question : Directions: Observe the graph below and answer the following question. What is the approximate percentage difference in the average price of petrol in 2004 and in 2014?
Option 1: 98%
Option 2: 100%
Option 3: 102%
Option 4: 105%
Correct Answer: 102%
Solution : The average price of petrol in 2004 = Rs. 36.49 The average price of petrol in 2014 = Rs. 73.70 Difference = 73.70 – 36.49 = 37.21 Percentage difference = $\frac{\text{Difference}}{\text{Initial value}}\times100$ = $\frac{37.21}{36.49}\times100$ = 101.97 $\approx$ 102% Hence, the correct answer is 102%.
Question : Who admits a new state to the Union of India?
Option 1: The President
Option 2: The Supreme Court
Option 3: The Prime Minister
Option 4: Parliament
Correct Answer: Parliament
Solution : The correct option is Parliament.
The Indian Parliament is involved in the process of admitting a new state to the Union of India. A resolution is introduced, debated, and voted on in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha of Parliament. If the
Question : Three numbers are in the ratio 2 : 5 : 7. The sum of the smallest and largest number equals the sum of the second number and 16. What is the smallest number?
Option 1: 8
Option 2: 12
Option 3: 6
Option 4: 10
Correct Answer: 8
Solution : Let the given number be $2x$, $5x$, and $7x$. According to the question, $2x + 7x = 5x +16$ ⇒ $9x – 5x = 16$ ⇒ $4x = 16$ ⇒ $x = 4$ Thus, the smallest number is $2x = 2 × 4 = 8$
Question : All of the following rivers originate from the Western Ghats, except:
Option 1: Mahanadi
Option 2: Krishna
Option 3: Godavari
Option 4: Kaveri
Correct Answer: Mahanadi
Solution : The correct answer is Mahanadi.
The Mahanadi River does not originate from the Western Ghats. It originates in the hills of Chhattisgarh, located in central India. On the other hand, the Krishna, Godavari, and Kaveri rivers all have their origins in the Western Ghats.
Question : In a factory, the production of cycles rose to 48,400 from 40,000 in 2 years. The rate of growth per annum is:
Option 1: 9%
Option 2: 8%
Option 3: 10.5%
Option 4: 10%
Correct Answer: 10%
Solution : The production of cycles rose to 48400 from 40000 in 2 years. Past production = 40000 Production after two years = 48400 Time = 2 years Let $R$ be the rate of growth per annum. According to the question, Production after 2 years = past
Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors, and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error-free, your answer is "No Error."
Either of the roads (1) / lead (2) / to the park. (3) / No Error (4)
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (2)
Solution : The error is in the second part as "lead" is used, which is a plural verb form. However, "either" is followed by the singular form of the verb. So, "leads" (singular form) should be used instead of "lead" (plural form) to maintain the subject-verb agreement.
Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
EXASPERATION
Option 1: wrath
Option 2: enjoyment
Option 3: pique
Option 4: resentment
Correct Answer: enjoyment
Solution : The correct answer is the second option.
Explanation: In the context of antonyms, the opposite of exasperation would be a positive emotional state. Exasperation refers to a feeling of intense irritation or frustration, usually caused by a prolonged annoyance. On the other hand, enjoyment
Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.
The liberal world ___ values such as equality, justice and fraternity.
Option 1: cherishes
Option 2: approves
Option 3: sustains
Option 4: harbours
Correct Answer: cherishes
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
"Cherishes" is the most appropriate choice in this context because it conveys the idea that the liberal world actively values, treasures, or holds dear principles like equality, justice, and fraternity.
The meanings of the other options are as
Question : During the reign of which of the following rulers did Hiuen Tsang, a Chinese traveller, come to India?
Option 1: Chandragupta II
Option 2: Samudragupta
Option 3: Ashoka
Option 4: Harshavardhana
Correct Answer: Harshavardhana
Solution : The correct option is Harshavardhana.
Hiuen Tsang, the renowned Chinese Buddhist monk and traveller, came to India during the reign of the emperor Harshavardhana. Hiuen Tsang's visit to India occurred between the years 629 and 645 CE. He travelled extensively throughout India, documenting his observations
Question : Who among the following was the first recipient of the state annual award Nishagandhi Puraskaram from the Government of Kerala?
Option 1: Madhavi Mudgal
Option 2: Shobana C. Pillai
Option 3: Uday Shankar
Option 4: Mrinalini Sarabhai
Correct Answer: Mrinalini Sarabhai
Solution : The correct option is Mrinalini Sarabhai.
The first recipient of the state annual award, Nishagandhi Puraskaram, from the Government of Kerala in 2013, was Mrinalini Sarabhai. She was a renowned Indian classical dancer, choreographer, and teacher. She was a pioneer of the modern
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