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Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
In 700 BCE Greek poet Hesiod (1)_____ "Theogony" and "Work and Days". In these mythologies, Atlas was a Titan (2)______ enormous strength. He, along with other titans (3)_______ the gods of Mount Olympus. While the other Titans were banished to Tartaras after being defeated by the god Zeus as retribution, Atlas (4)_______ was forced to carry the earth and the sky for an eternity. In depictions of Atlas, obviously carved by human based on myths, he is shown as a stooped figure carrying the (5)_____ on his shoulders. Because of his association with the globe, maps began to be decorated with this image of Atlas. Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 3.
Option 1: collaborated
Option 2: claimed
Option 3: challenged
Option 4: corroborated
Correct Answer: challenged
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The word challenged fits the context, as it suggests a confrontation or conflict between the Titans, including Atlas, and the gods of Mount Olympus. It conveys the idea that the Titans contested the authority or power of the
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
Since last year his condition has been ___.
Option 1: Deteriorate
Option 2: Deteriorating
Option 3: Severely deteriorated
Option 4: Deterioratingly
Correct Answer: Deteriorating
Solution : The second option is the correct choice.
''Deteriorating'' should be used, as it is in the present perfect continuous tense form, and helps convey that a person's condition was bad last year and has been worsening since then.
The meanings of the other options are
Question : Who among the following has been awarded the 2020 Richard Dawkins Award?
Option 1: Deepika Padukone
Option 2: Javed Akhtar
Option 3: Amitabh Bachchan
Option 4: Irrfan Khan
Correct Answer: Javed Akhtar
Solution : The correct answer is Javed Akhtar.
Javed Akhtar, the acclaimed poet, lyricist and writer, achieved a historic milestone in 2020 by becoming the first Indian recipient of the prestigious Richard Dawkins Award. Acknowledged for his contributions to critical thinking, challenging religious dogma, and
Question : Which of the following is not one of the scenarios of National Digital Education Architecture (NDEAR) launched by the Government of India in 2021?
Option 1: Manage Learn
Option 2: Learn
Option 3: Develop Learn
Option 4: Help Learn
Correct Answer: Develop Learn
Solution : The correct answer is Develop Learn.
To improve India's digital educational architecture, the Prime Minister introduced the National Digital Education Architecture (NDEAR) on July 29, 2021. NDEAR is a design manual for the nation's educational ecosystem that outlines several guiding principles, specifications, rules,
Question : In $\triangle \mathrm{XYZ}$, I is the incentre of the $\triangle \mathrm{XYZ}$. If $\angle \mathrm{XYZ}=40$$^\circ$, then what is the value of $\angle \mathrm{XIZ}$?
Option 1: 110$^\circ$
Option 2: 130$^\circ$
Option 3: 115$^\circ$
Option 4: 120$^\circ$
Correct Answer: 110$^\circ$
Solution : Given, I is the incentre of the $\triangle \mathrm{XYZ}$. $\angle \mathrm{XYZ}=40^\circ$ Since angle formed at incentre opposite to any side of triangle = $90^\circ+\frac{1}{2}\times$ (Angle opposite to that side of triangle) So, $\angle \mathrm{XIZ} = 90^\circ+\frac{1}{2}\times \angle \mathrm{XYZ}$ = $90^\circ+\frac{1}{2}\times 40^\circ$ = $90^\circ+20^\circ$ = $110^\circ$
Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at MN as shown.
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : As per mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in reflection. Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed at the bottom of the figure (on line MN). So, the top of the reflected image will appear as the bottom, and
Question : Which sodium compound is the most popular additive to various items such as sauces, salad dressings and beverages for its preservative action?
Option 1: Sodium bicarbonate
Option 2: Sodium fluoride
Option 3: Sodium hypochlorite
Option 4: Sodium benzoate
Correct Answer: Sodium benzoate
Solution : The correct option is Sodium benzoate.
Sodium benzoate is a widely used preservative in the food and beverage industry. It is often added to items such as sauces, salad dressings, and beverages to prevent the growth of bacteria, moulds, and yeasts, thereby extending
Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow. In the three days since schools reopened for junior students after two years, teachers are missing the familiar buzz in classrooms and have found a section of students to be unusually quiet. Some students are 'withdrawn', their social skills having been impacted by the long closure of schools. Teachers and counsellors are hopeful this will pass soon, and till then they will have to be patient with the children and keep a close eye on their behaviour. "Children might have developed behavioural problems such as screen addiction and restlessness. They might have become impulsive and are not attentive to lessons. Teachers have to be proactive about the mental health of the child," said the psychiatrist.
Question:
What does 'keep a close eye' mean, according to the context?
Option 1: Ignorance
Option 2: Constant observation
Option 3: A careless attitude
Option 4: Blindness
Correct Answer: Constant observation
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
In the passage, the phrase "keep a close eye" is used in relation to teachers and counsellors being attentive and watchful of the behaviour of students who are experiencing challenges after the long closure of schools.
Question : A passenger train running at the speed of 80 km/h leaves the railway station six hours after a goods train leaves and overtakes it in four hours. What is the speed of the goods train?
Option 1: 32 km/h
Option 2: 50 km/h
Option 3: 45 km/h
Option 4: 64 km/h
Correct Answer: 32 km/h
Solution : The passenger train covers the distance in 4 hours = 80 × 4 = 320 km The goods train travels this distance in = (6 + 4) = 10 hours We know that, $\text{Speed}=\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}}$ So, the speed of the goods train = $\frac{320}{10}=32$ km/h
Question : Directions: In the given question, select the related letter from the given alternatives. AC : CF :: MO : ?
Option 1: OQ
Option 2: PQ
Option 3: QR
Option 4: OR
Correct Answer: OR
Solution : Given: AC : CF :: MO : ?
Add 2 and 3 alternately to the place value of each letter of AC to obtain its related letter cluster – A + 2 =C, C + 3 = F Thus, AC is related to CF. Similarly,
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