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Question : Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the following sentence.

We should protect ourselves from jealous people.

Option 1: High-spirited

Option 2: Any Tom, Dick or Harry

Option 3: One trick pony

Option 4: Green-eyed

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Correct Answer: Green-eyed


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

Green-eyed means envious or jealous, which makes it the correct choice.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • High-spirited: It refers to being full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination.
  • Any Tom, Dick, or Harry: Any ordinary or unspecified person.
  • One trick pony: It refers to a person or thing with only one special feature, talent, or area of expertise.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: We should protect ourselves from green-eyed people.

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Question : The length of the chord of a circle is 8 cm and the perpendicular distance between the centre and the chord is 3 cm, then the diameter of the circle is equal to:

Option 1: 5 cm

Option 2: 10 cm

Option 3: 3 cm

Option 4: 7 cm

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Correct Answer: 10 cm


Solution :
Distance of perpendicular from centre to chord, $OD=3$ cm
Length of chord, $AB=8$ cm
We know that perpendicular from the centre to the chord bisects the chord.
So, $AD=BD = 4$ cm
Radius = $OB$
In $\Delta OBD$
$OB^2=BD^2+OD^2$
⇒ $OB^2=4^2+3^2$
⇒ $OB=5$ cm
⇒ Diameter, $AB = 2OB = 10$ cm
Hence, the correct answer is 10 cm.

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Question : In a 5 km race, S gave a 500 m head start to T. If they finished the race at the same time and the speed of T is 13.5 km/hr, the speed of S is:

Option 1: 15 km/hr

Option 2: 20 km/hr

Option 3: 17.5 km/hr

Option 4: 16.5 km/hr

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Correct Answer: 15 km/hr


Solution : Let the speed of S as \(v\) km/hr.
Given that S gave a 500 m (or 0.5 km) head start to T, S has to run 5 km while T runs 4.5 km. Since they finish the race at the same time, their times are equal.
$⇒\frac{\text{Distance of S}}{\text{Speed of S}} = \frac{\text{Distance of T}}{\text{Speed of T}}$
Substituting the given values into the equation,
$⇒\frac{5}{v} = \frac{4.5}{13.5}$
$⇒v = \frac{5 \times 13.5}{4.5} = 15 $
Hence, the correct answer is 15 km/hr.

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Question : A certain sum becomes 4 times of itself in 5 years at a rate of simple interest. In 15 years it will become how many times of itself at the same rate of simple interest?

Option 1: 12

Option 2: 10

Option 3: 9

Option 4: 8

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Correct Answer: 10


Solution : Given,
A sum becomes 4 times itself in 5 years
Time = 15 years
Let the principal be $P$.
So, interest in 5 years $\small=4P - P = 3P$
We know, Simple interest = $\frac{\text{Principal × Rate × Time}}{100}$
⇒ Rate $= \frac{3P\times100}{P\times5}=60$%
In 15 years, the sum becomes:
$=P + \frac{\text{Principal × Rate × Time}}{100}$
$= P + \frac{P\times60\times15}{100}$
$=P + 9P$
$ = 10P$
Hence, the correct answer is 10.

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Question : Directions: Select the option in which the numbers share the same relationship in the set as that shared by the numbers in the given set. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g.13 – operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed.)
(8, 5, 39)
(14, 11, 75)

Option 1: (12, 6, 70)

Option 2: (9, 5, 54)

Option 3: (11, 7, 74)

Option 4: (7, 4, 33)

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Correct Answer: (7, 4, 33)


Solution : Given:
(8, 5, 39); (14, 11, 75)

Add the first and the second number and multiply the resultant number by 3 to obtain the third number in the given set of numbers.
⇒ (8, 5, 39)→(8 + 5) × 3 = 13 × 3 = 39
⇒ (14, 11, 75)→(14 + 11) × 3 = 25 × 3 = 75

Let's check the options –

First option: (12, 6, 70)→(12 + 6) × 3 = 18 × 3 = 54 ≠ 70
Second option: (9, 5, 54)→(9 + 5) × 3 = 14 × 3 = 42 ≠ 54
Third option: (11, 7, 74)→(11 + 7) × 3 = 18 × 3 = 54 ≠ 74
Fourth option: (7, 4, 33)→(7 + 4) × 3 = 11 × 3 = 33

So, only the fourth option follows the same pattern as followed by the given set of numbers. Hence, the fourth option is correct. 

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Question : Directions: From the given alternatives, select the word that can be formed using the letters of the given word.
ENDEARMENT

Option 1: TENT

Option 2: TEMPER

Option 3: MEANS

Option 4: TENDER

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Correct Answer: TENDER


Solution : Given:
ENDEARMENT

Now, let's compare all the option words with the word ENDEARMENT –
First option: TENT; The letter T appears only once in the word ENDEARMENT. But, in TENT, T appears two times. Therefore, all the letters of TENT are not present in the word ENDEARMENT.
Second option: TEMPER; P is not present in the word ENDEARMENT. Therefore, all the letters of TEMPER are not present in the word ENDEARMENT.
Third option: MEANS; S is not present in the word ENDEARMENT. Therefore, all the letters of MEANS are not present in the word ENDEARMENT.
Fourth option: TENDER; All the letters of TENDER are present in the word ENDEARMENT.

So, from the above, only TENDER can be formed from the word ENDEARMENT. Hence, the fourth option is correct.

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Question : The Garba dance is performed in which state?

Option 1: Haryana

Option 2: Kerala

Option 3: Gujarat

Option 4: Punjab

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Correct Answer: Gujarat


Solution : The correct answer is Gujarat.

Garba is a dance form that originated in Gujarat. The word garba refers to the social and religious event or gathering at which the dance is performed.

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Question : Who among the following has been elected as the new President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in October 2022?

Option 1: Roger Binny

Option 2: Sachin Tendulkar

Option 3: Kapil Dev

Option 4: Ravi Shastri

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Correct Answer: Roger Binny


Solution : The correct answer is Roger Binny.

Former cricketer Roger Binny, who played a crucial role in India's 1983 World Cup victory, has assumed the role of President at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Taking over from former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly, Binny was appointed during the Annual General Meeting held at Mumbai's Taj Hotel.

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Question : What is the volume of a cube whose side length is 6 metres?

Option 1: 36 cubic metres

Option 2: 120 cubic metres

Option 3: 208 cubic metres

Option 4: 216 cubic metres

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Correct Answer: 216 cubic metres


Solution : Given:
Side length = 6 m
Volume of the cube = (side)= 63 = 216 cubic metres
Hence, the correct answer is 216 cubic metres.

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Question : 50% of A is equal to 80% of B. What is the ratio of A to B?

Option 1: 5 : 8

Option 2: 5 : 4

Option 3: 4 : 5

Option 4: 8 : 5

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Correct Answer: 8 : 5


Solution : 50% of A is equal to 80% of B
⇒ $\frac{50}{100}\times{\text{A}} = \frac{80}{100}\times{\text{B}}$
⇒ 5A = 8B
⇒ A : B = 8 : 5
Hence, the correct answer is 8 : 5.

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