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Question : The remainder of the term $9+9^2+\ldots+9^{(2 n+1)}$ when divided by 6 is:

Option 1: 1

Option 2: 4

Option 3: 2

Option 4: 3

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Correct Answer: 3


Solution : Given, $9+9^2+\ldots+9^{(2 n+1)}$ is divided by 6
Consider, $9+9^2+\ldots+9^{(2 n+1)}$
Here, for each term in the series, the remainder when divided by 6 is 3.
The sum of the remainder of each term = 3 + 3 + 3 + ............+ up to 2n +

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Question : The boiling point of water decreases at higher altitudes due to:

Option 1: low temperature

Option 2: low atmospheric pressure

Option 3: high temperature

Option 4: high atmospheric pressure

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Correct Answer: low atmospheric pressure


Solution : The correct option is low atmospheric pressure.

The boiling point of water lowers with increasing altitude, owing to a decrease in atmospheric pressure. The atmospheric pressure is lower because there is less air above you at greater elevations. As a result, water

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Question : Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.

How can seawater from the oceans be _______ fresh water that is suitable for people to drink?

Option 1: change about

Option 2: surrender in

Option 3: minced on

Option 4: turned into

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Correct Answer: turned into


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

Explanation:

The phrase turned into is a phrasal verb that accurately expresses the process of transforming one thing into another. In this context, the sentence discusses the conversion of seawater into freshwater suitable for drinking. The

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Question : Bharat Ratna is designed like the leaf of

Option 1: Banyan tree

Option 2: Peepal tree

Option 3: Cocount tree

Option 4: Sandalwood tree

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Correct Answer: Peepal tree


Solution : The correct answer is Peepal tree.

The Bharat Ratna is the Republic of India's highest civilian honor. It is bestowed upon individuals who have made outstanding achievements in categories, including art, literature, science, social services, and public affairs. It was established on January 2,

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Question : Directions: Study the double bar graph given below and answer the question.

The average number of students participating in the exhibition is:

Option 1: 48.75

Option 2: 52.5

Option 3: 45

Option 4: 50

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Correct Answer: 52.5


Solution : From the given graph,
The total number of students participating in the exhibition = 45 + 30 + 60 + 75 = 210
The number of classes = 4
The average number of students participating in the exhibition = $\frac{\text{The total number of students participating

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Question : When milk is converted into curd, which type of change is it?

Option 1: Reversible change

Option 2: Physical change

Option 3: Isothermal change

Option 4: Chemical change

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Correct Answer: Chemical change


Solution : The correct option is Chemical change.

When milk is converted into curd, it is a chemical change. This transformation involves the fermentation of milk by beneficial bacteria, such as Lactobacillus, which consume the lactose (milk sugar) and produce lactic acid. The production of

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Question : Rs. 13000 is divided among X, Y, and Z such that 2 times X's share is equal to 3 times Y's share which is equal to 4 times Z's share. What is the share of Y?

Option 1: Rs. 3200

Option 2: Rs. 4800

Option 3: Rs. 5600

Option 4: Rs. 4000

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Correct Answer: Rs. 4000


Solution : Let $2X = 3Y = 4Z = k$
$X =\frac{k}{2}, Y = \frac{k}{3}, Z = \frac{k}{4}$
The sum of shares of all of them together = 13000
⇒ $\frac{k}{2} + \frac{k}{3} + \frac{k}{4} = 13000$
⇒ $\frac{6k+4k+3k}{12}=13000$
⇒ $\frac{13k}{12}=13000$
⇒ $k = 12000$
$\therefore$

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Question : Select the most appropriate synonym for the underlined word in the given sentence.

She is painfully introverted, but she is an intelligent girl.

Option 1: Shy

Option 2: Outspoken

Option 3: Social

Option 4: Bold

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Correct Answer: Shy


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Introverts are typically reserved people.

Outspoken, social, and bold are terms used for people who are not as reserved as introverts.

The sentence describes the girl as being painfully introverted, which suggests that she is extremely shy

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