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Question : The average weight of a group of 3 people A. B and C is 70 kg. When D joins this group, the average becomes 60 kg. One man E, whose weight is 5 kg more than that of D, replaces A and the average weight of B, C, D, and E now becomes 59 kg. A's weight (in kg) is:
Option 1: 50
Option 2: 40
Option 3: 39
Option 4: 59
Correct Answer: 39
Solution : Let the weights of A, B, C, D, and E as a, b, c, d, and e respectively. From the problem, a + b + c = 210 -------------(1) a + b + c + d = 240 ----------------(2) e = d + 5 ------------------------(3)
Question : A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate option. Choose the correct alternative. The frequency of large wildfires ______ dramatically in recent decades.
Option 1: did increase
Option 2: has increased
Option 3: increase
Option 4: have increased
Correct Answer: has increased
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
Explanation: The subject "frequency" is singular, so the verb should also be in singular form, "has increased". This construction maintains the subject-verb agreement in the sentence.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: "The frequency of large wildfires
Question : Direction: From the given alternative words, select the word that cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.
TAMBOURINE
Option 1: BROMINATE
Option 2: OBTAINER
Option 3: BOATMAN
Option 4: MINARET
Correct Answer: BOATMAN
Solution : Given: TAMBOURINE
Let's compare all the options —
First option: BROMINATE All the letters of BROMINATE are present in the word TAMBOURINE.
Second option: OBTAINER All the letters of OBTAINER are present in the word TAMBOURINE.
Third option: BOATMAN Two A's are not
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, FANS is coded as JERW. What is the code for HERO in that code language?
Option 1: LIWS
Option 2: LIVT
Option 3: LJVS
Option 4: LIVS
Correct Answer: LIVS
Solution : Given: FANS is coded as JERW.
Add 4 to the positional value of each alphabet of a given word to obtain the required code. FANS→F + 4; A + 4; N + 4; S + 4 = JERW Similarly, HERO→H + 4; E + 4;
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
No one other reason than poverty is hampering India's progress.
(1) No other
(2) None other
(3) No another
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
In this sentence, the phrase "no one other reason than poverty" is not grammatically correct.
No other is the correct alternative because it effectively communicates that poverty is the only reason hampering India's progress.
Therefore, the correct
Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’. Solomon always refers in the dictionary for clearing doubts about words.
Option 1: on the dictionary
Option 2: No substitution
Option 3: to the dictionary
Option 4: with the dictionary
Correct Answer: to the dictionary
Solution : The error lies in the third option.
There lies an error with respect to the preposition. Refer is followed by the preposition to and not in as it is used to convey the relationship between the terms.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: Solomon
Question : Select the misspelt word.
Option 1: pierce
Option 2: relieve
Option 3: deceive
Option 4: riegn
Correct Answer: riegn
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The incorrectly spelt word is "riegn". Reign is the correct spelling. It means to rule as a monarch or authority.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Alluring : Beautiful :: Playful : ?
Option 1: Whimsical
Option 2: Tragic
Option 3: Vicious
Option 4: Uncanny
Correct Answer: Whimsical
Solution : Given: Alluring : Beautiful :: Playful : ?
Like, alluring and beautiful are synonyms of each other. Similarly, the synonym for playful is whimsical.
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Cancel or do away with (a law or agreement).
Option 1: Abrogate
Option 2: Cancellation
Option 3: Ultimation
Option 4: Prorogation
Correct Answer: Abrogate
Solution : The correct option is the first option.
Explanation: Abrogate means to cancel or repeal a law, agreement, or formal agreement between two parties. It specifically refers to the act of officially ending or abolishing something, especially a legal document or a law.
Therefore, the
Question : The given sentence is in active voice. Change the voice of the sentence. Select the correct option from the sentences given in options.
She persuaded him for over a year.
Option 1: He was being persuaded by her for a year.
Option 2: He kept being persuaded by her for a year.
Option 3: He was persuaded by her for over a year.
Option 4: She was being persuaded by him for over a year.
Correct Answer: He was persuaded by her for over a year.
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
Passive voice is the voice in which the object experiences an action rather than the person who performs the action. Hence, the object in the active voice becomes the subject
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