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Question : In our country the 'Van Mahotsav' day is observed on

Option 1: 10th August

Option 2: 1st July

Option 3: 2nd October

Option 4: 1st December

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Correct Answer: 1st July


Solution : The correct answer is 1st July.

Van Mahotsav Day is celebrated every year in the first week of July that is, from July 1 to July 7. It was initiated in 1950 by K. M. Munshi, then Union Minister of Agriculture and Food, to

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Question : P, Q, and R are partners and invest in a business. P invests $\frac{1}{5}^{th}$ of total investments and Q invests $\frac{1}{4}^{th}$ of the total investments. What is the ratio of investments of P, Q, and R respectively?

Option 1: 4 : 8 : 11

Option 2: 4 : 5 : 11

Option 3: 4 : 7 : 11

Option 4: 4 : 5 : 9

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Correct Answer: 4 : 5 : 11


Solution : P invests $\frac{1}{5}$th of the total investment.
Q invests $\frac{1}{4}$th of the total investment.
Taking, LCM (4, 5) = 20
Let the total investment be Rs. 20
P invests $\frac{1}{5}$th of the total investment = $\frac{1}{5}\times 20$ = Rs. 4
Q

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Question : Which of the following elements has an atomic number greater than that of fluorine?

Option 1: Sodium

Option 2: Beryllium

Option 3: Nitrogen

Option 4: Boron

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Correct Answer: Sodium


Solution : The correct option is Sodium

Sodium is an element with a higher atomic number than fluorine. Sodium has an atomic number of 11 and Fluorine's atomic number is 9. 

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Question : A man travelled a certain distance by train at the speed of 50 km/hr and walked back the same distance at the speed of 10 km/hr. If the whole journey took 12 hours, then what was the distance travelled by train?

Option 1: 100 km

Option 2: 180 km

Option 3: 150 km

Option 4: 120 km

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Correct Answer: 100 km


Solution : Speed of train = 50 km/hr
Speed of walking = 10 km/hr
Total time for journey = 12 hours
Let the distance to be covered be $d$ km.
Time taken by train = $\frac{d}{50}$
Time taken by walking = $\frac{d}{10}$
According to the question

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Question : Directions: Select the related letter cluster from the given alternatives.
VVXY : RRTU :: FFHI : ?

Option 1: XXYB

Option 2: CCDF

Option 3: UUVZ

Option 4: BBDE

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Correct Answer: BBDE


Solution : Given:
VVXY : RRTU :: FFHI : ?

Subtract 4 from the place value of each letter of VVXY to obtain the required code –
V – 4 = R; V – 4 = R; X – 4 = T; Y – 4 = U

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Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Cutting corners.

Option 1: To take the long way around.

Option 2: To do something quickly or cheaply, often at the expense of quality or safety.

Option 3: To follow the rules strictly.

Option 4: To be honest and fair.

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Correct Answer: To do something quickly or cheaply, often at the expense of quality or safety.


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

The idiom, cutting corners means to do something in the easiest, quickest, or cheapest way, often sacrificing quality or thoroughness.

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Question : Directions: Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

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Correct Answer:


Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the answer figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –

Hence, the third option is correct.

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Question : The relationship between the value of money and the price level in an economy is 

Option 1: Direct 

Option 2: Inverse

Option 3: Proportional 

Option 4: Stable 

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Correct Answer: Inverse


Solution : The Correct Answer is Inverse

Price level is the average of the prices of all the goods and services in an economy, and value of money is what one unit of money can buy. As a result, the value of money and the level of

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Question : VAT is imposed

Option 1: directly on consumer

Option 2: on the first stage of production

Option 3: on final stage of production

Option 4: on all stages between production and sale

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Correct Answer: on all stages between production and sale


Solution : The correct option is on all stages between production and sale.

It is added in any stage of manufacturing or production. It is value added to the price of goods. The tax is mainly determined by the location

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Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Elusive

Option 1: Explosive

Option 2: Affordable

Option 3: Definite

Option 4: Rigid

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Correct Answer: Definite


Solution : The third option is the correct answer.

"Elusive" refers to something that is difficult to grasp, catch, or define. It suggests a lack of clarity or certainty. On the other hand, "definite" means clearly defined, certain, and not ambiguous, representing the opposite quality.

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