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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".

Some members of the committee were opposed to using the club members' money to redecorate the meeting hall.

(1) the club members' money to redecorate the meeting hall.

(2) No Error

(3) Some members of the committee

(4) were opposed to use

Option 1: (1)

Option 2: (2)

Option 3: (3)

Option 4: (4)

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Correct Answer: (4)


Solution : The error lies in the fourth option.

The correct structure should be were opposed to using instead of were opposed to used. When expressing opposition to an action, we typically use the gerund form (-ing form) of the verb.

Therefore, the correct sentence is, "Some members of the committee were opposed to using the club members' money to redecorate the meeting hall".

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Question : The Phase -I programme of 'Sagar Parikrama' has been organised in Gujarat, started on 5th March 2022 from_____________.

Option 1: Kheda

Option 2: Porbandar

Option 3: Banaskantha

Option 4: Mandvi

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Correct Answer: Mandvi


Solution : The correct answer is Mandvi.

The Phase-I –programme of ‘Sagar Parikrama’ has been organised in Gujarat, starting on 5th March 2022 from Mandvi and finishing on 6th March 2022 at Porbandar, Gujarat.

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Question : The most advanced form of Read Only Memory (ROM) is

Option 1: PROM

Option 2: RAM

Option 3: Cache Memory

Option 4: EEPROM

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Correct Answer: EEPROM


Solution : The correct answer is EEPROM.

The most sophisticated type of Read-Only Memory (ROM) is "EEPROM" or "Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory." EEPROM is a form of non-volatile memory that allows data to be electronically recorded (programmed) and erased. It is more adaptable than standard ROM, which is normally coded during production and cannot be modified.

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Question : The outermost cover of plant cells is/are known as______.

Option 1: Cell membrane

Option 2: Lysosomes

Option 3: Cell wall

Option 4: Golgi apparatus

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Correct Answer: Cell wall


Solution : The correct answer is Cell wall.

The outermost covering of the plant cell is known as the cell wall. It is present outside the cell membrane. The cell wall is a rigid, tough, and flexible structure. It gives shape to the cell and also protects the cell from damage and infection. Additionally, it helps in cell-to-cell interaction. The cell wall of plants is made up of cellulose, proteins, etc.

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Question :

Two richest known source of edible protein are

Option 1:

meat and eggs

Option 2:

milk and vegetables

Option 3:

soybean and groundnut

 

Option 4: some type of algae and other micro-organisms

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Correct Answer:

soybean and groundnut

 


Solution : The correct option is Soyabeans and groundnuts.
Soybeans and peanuts (groundnuts) are two of the richest known sources of edible plant-based protein. Both of these legumes are valued for their high protein content and are commonly used in various food products, including tofu, tempeh, peanut butter, and more. They are important sources of protein for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians and are often included in balanced diets to meet protein needs.

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Question : Birmingham in U.K. is famous for

Option 1: Iron and Steel industry

Option 2: Sugar industry

Option 3: Paper industry

Option 4: Aluminium industry

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Correct Answer: Iron and Steel industry


Solution : The correct answer is Iron and Steel industry.

Birmingham in England was the heart of Industrial Revolution in United Kingdom. It is known as home to heavy metal and is famous for Iron and Steel Industry. Birmingham is located on the banks of small River Rea. 

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Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fifth letter cluster in the same way as the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster and the fourth letter cluster is related to the third letter cluster.
ORANGE : FIQEWU :: MANGO : PIQER :: APPLE : ?

Option 1: ELPPA

Option 2: FNSTF

Option 3: GNSTG

Option 4: ENSTE

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Correct Answer: FNSTF


Solution : Given:
ORANGE : FIQEWU :: MANGO : PIQER :: APPLE : ?

Add consecutive natural numbers to the place value of each letter of ORANGE and MANGO as shown –


Thus, ORANGE is coded as FIQEWU.


Thus, MANGO is coded as PIQER.
Similarly, follow the same pattern for APPLE –

So, FNSTF is coded as APPLE. Hence, the second option is correct.

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Question : If $m$ and $n$ are two positive real numbers such that $9 m^2+n^2=40$ and $mn = 4$, then the value of $3m + n$ is:

Option 1: 160

Option 2: 64

Option 3: 10

Option 4: 8

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Correct Answer: 8


Solution : Given, $9 m^2+n^2=40$ and $mn = 4$
So, $9 m^2+n^2+6mn=40+6(4)$
⇒ $ (3m+n)^2=64$
⇒ $3m+n=8$
Hence, the correct answer is 8.

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Question : Who among the following defeated Mughal Emperor Humayun at Chausa?

Option 1: Mirza Hakim

Option 2: Safavid Shah

Option 3: Sher Khan

Option 4: Mirza Kamran

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Correct Answer: Sher Khan


Solution : The correct option is Sher Khan.

Sher Khan is also known as Sher Shah Suri. He defeated Mughal Emperor Humayun at the Battle of Chausa in 1539. The Battle of Chausa took place near the town of Chausa in Bihar, India. Sher Shah Suri, who later became the founder of the Suri Empire, emerged victorious in this battle against Humayun.

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