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Question : Directions: How many quadrilaterals are there in the given figure?

Option 1: 15

Option 2: 16

Option 3: 14

Option 4: 13

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Correct Answer: 14


Solution : The given figure can be labelled as shown below –

Now, in the above figure, there are a total of 14 quadrilaterals. They are ABML, KLMN, ABNK, BCDN, ACDK, DEJK, EFPO, FGHP, EGHO, OHIJ, EGIJ, ACGI, ACEJ, GIKD.

Hence, the third option is correct.

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Question : The first biosphere reserve that was set up in India in 1986 is

Option 1: Nanda Devi

Option 2: Nilgiris

Option 3: Nokrek

Option 4: Manas

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Correct Answer: Nilgiris


Solution : The correct option is Nilgiris.

Situated in the Nilgiri Mountains of the Western Ghats in South India, the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve was established in 1986, marking India's first Biosphere Reserve. Spread over regions of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala, it stands as the most extensive

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Question : Directions: Which one set of letters when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it?
_ zy _ zxy _ yxzx _ zyx _ xy

Option 1: zxyzy

Option 2: xyzzy

Option 3: yxzyz

Option 4: yzxyx

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Correct Answer: yxzyz


Solution : Given:
_ zy _ zxy _ yxzx _ zyx _ xy

To fill the series we have to divide the series – _zy_zx / y_yxzx / _zyx_x / y
Let's check each option –
First option: zxyzy; zzyxzx / yyyxzx

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Question : Directions: A series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
?, Hexane, Heptane, Octane

Option 1: Pentane

Option 2: Benzene

Option 3: Nonane

Option 4: Methane

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Correct Answer: Pentane


Solution : Given:
?, Hexane, Heptane, Octane

The order is as follows –
Hexane (alkane of 6 carbon atoms) < Heptane (alkane of 7 carbon atoms) < Octane(alkane of 8 carbon atoms)

So, Pentane (alkane of 5 carbon atoms) is the missing term of the given series.

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Question : After two successive discounts of 40 percent and 20 percent, an article is sold for Rs. 4632. What is the marked price of the article?

Option 1: Rs. 7650

Option 2: Rs. 8870

Option 3: Rs. 9650

Option 4: Rs. 8050

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Correct Answer: Rs. 9650


Solution : Let the marked price of the article be Rs. $x$.
For two successive discounts Selling price = $\frac{100-\text{Discount}_1\%}{100}× \frac{100-\text{Discount}_2\%}{100}×$ marked price
$⇒4632=x×\frac{100-40}{100}×\frac{100-20}{100}$
$\therefore x=9650$
Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 9650.

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Question : Directions: How many rectangles are there in the given figure?

Option 1: 9

Option 2: 11

Option 3: 10

Option 4: 12

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Correct Answer: 11


Solution : The given figure can be labelled as shown below –

In the above-labeled figure, there are a total of 11 rectangles. Namely, ABDC, EFGH, IJKL, nMNO, PQRS, TUVW, XYZa, bcde, fghi, jklm, AMUl.

Hence, the second option is correct.

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Question :

Which one of the following is an insectivorous plant?

Option 1:

Utricularia

Option 2:

Sequoia gigantea

Option 3: Nostoc

Option 4: Bryophyta

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Correct Answer:

Utricularia


Solution : The correct option is Utricularia

Utricularia, commonly known as bladderworts, belongs to a genus of carnivorous plants. They can be found in terrestrial and aquatic forms, thriving in freshwater and damp soil environments. These plants' fragile, feather-like stems and leaves have tiny bladders called

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Question : Where were the Commonwealth games held in the year 2022?

Option 1: Gold Coast

Option 2: New Delhi

Option 3: Birmingham

Option 4: Glasgow

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Correct Answer: Birmingham


Solution : The correct option is Birmingham.

The 2022 Commonwealth Games were held in Birmingham. So, it is commonly known as Birmingham 2022. It was held between 28 July and 8 August. The motto of the game is Games for everyone. 5,054 participants participated across 72 Commonwealth

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Question : Who among the following became the first-ever Indian cricket player to play 400 T20s?

Option 1: Rohit Sharma

Option 2: Dinesh Karthik

Option 3: Virat Kohli

Option 4: Mahendra Singh Dhoni

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Correct Answer: Rohit Sharma


Solution : The correct answer is Rohit Sharma.

Rohit Sharma became the first player from the country to feature in 400 T20 matches. Rohit Sharma is the captain of the current Indian cricket team, he also led the team in the recent World Cup played

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Question : Which one of the following is not a photosynthetic pigment?

Option 1: Chlorophyll

Option 2: Phycobilin

Option 3: Carotenoid

Option 4: Anthocyanin

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Correct Answer: Anthocyanin


Solution : The correct answer is Anthocyanin.

Anthocyanins are a group of pigments that give many plants their red, purple, and blue colours, including certain flowers and fruits. While they are not the principal photosynthetic pigments, they are prevalent in plant tissues and serve functions such as

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