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Question : Which of the following is not one of the major tectonic plates of the Earth?

Option 1: Nazca plate

Option 2: Pacific plate

Option 3: Africa with the eastern Atlantic floor plate

Option 4: India-Australia-New Zealand plate

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Correct Answer: Nazca plate


Solution : The correct option is the Nazca Plate

The Nazca Plate is indeed one of the major tectonic plates. It lies beneath the eastern Pacific Ocean off the west coast of South America. The Nazca Plate is known for its subduction beneath the South American

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Question : The average salary of all the associates in a team is Rs. 16,000. The average salary of 7 senior associates is Rs. 24,000 and the average salary of the rest are Rs. 12,000. How many associates work in that team?

Option 1: 21

Option 2: 22

Option 3: 23

Option 4: 24

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Correct Answer: 21


Solution : Given that the average salary of all the associates in a team is Rs. 16,000.
Let the total number of associates be $n$.
⇒ Sum of salary of all the associates = $16000n$
Now, The average salary of 7 senior associates is Rs. 24,000.

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Question : Which formula is used to represent the three-dimensional structures of molecules using a two-dimensional surface like a sheet of paper or a computer screen?

Option 1: Bond-line formula

Option 2: Lewis structure formula

Option 3: Dash-Wedge formula

Option 4: Condensed structural formula

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Correct Answer: Dash-Wedge formula


Solution : The correct answer is the Dash-Wedge formula.

Three-dimensional molecular structures can be represented using a two-dimensional surface, such as a piece of paper or a computer screen, by employing the wedge and dash notation. Another name for this kind of organization is the

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Question : Which of the following writers announced the launch of his new book, "Legend of Suheldev: The King Who Saved India," in June 2020?

Option 1: Robin Sharma

Option 2: Chetan Bhagat

Option 3: Arvind Adiga

Option 4: Amish Tripathi

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Correct Answer: Amish Tripathi


Solution : The correct answer is Amish Tripathi.

Amish Tripathi's eighth book, "Legend of Suheldev: The King Who Saved India," marks the debut of The Immortal Writers' Centre. Published by Westland Publications on June 20, 2020, the novel delves into the legendary Indian king Suheldev's

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Question : A sum becomes Rs. 1,352 in 2 years at 4% per annum compound interest. The sum is:

Option 1: Rs. 1,225

Option 2: Rs. 1,270

Option 3: Rs. 1,245

Option 4: Rs. 1,250

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Correct Answer: Rs. 1,250


Solution : Total amount = Principal + Compound interest = Rs. 1,352
Rate = 4%
Time = 2 years
Let $P$ be the principal.
We know, $\text{Total amount}=\text{Principal}×(1+\frac{\text{Rate}}{100})^{\text{Time}}$
$⇒ 1352 = P(1+\frac{4}{100})^{2}$
$⇒ 1352 = P(\frac{26}{25})^{2}$
$\therefore P = \frac{1352×25×25}{26×26}= 1250$
Hence, the correct answer is

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Question : Directions: Select the missing number from the given responses.

Option 1: 12

Option 2: 10

Option 3: 9

Option 4: 8

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Correct Answer: 12


Solution : Given:

The power of two in decreasing order is subtracted from each term to get the next term.
⇒ 260 – 27 = 260 – 128 = 132
⇒ 132 – 26 = 132 – 64 = 68
⇒ 68 – 25

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Question : Select the correctly spelt word.

Option 1: bouckey

Option 2: bowquet

Option 3: bouquet

Option 4: bookay

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Correct Answer: bouquet


Solution : The correctly spelled word is the third option.

Explanation:

Bouquet refers to an artfully arranged collection of flowers, often given as a gift or used for decorative purposes. The correct arrangement of letters, b-o-u-q-u-e-t, ensures accurate spelling and proper conveyance of the intended meaning.

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Question : Directions: In the given question, select the related letter cluster from the given alternatives.
GHIJ : HJJL :: NOPQ : ?

Option 1: OQQS

Option 2: OSSQ

Option 3: PPRS

Option 4: OQSQ

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Correct Answer: OQQS


Solution : Given:
GHIJ : HJJL :: NOPQ : ?

Like, GHIJ→G + 1 = H; H + 2 = J; I + 1 = J; J + 2 = L
Thus, GHIJ is related to HJJL.
Similarly, follow the same pattern for NOPQ –
N +

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Question : Directions: Select the option in which the words are related in the same way as the relationship of the given pair of words.
Apple : Fruit

Option 1: Rose : Red

Option 2: Cup : Saucer

Option 3: Ladyfinger : Vegetable

Option 4: State : Assam

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Correct Answer: Ladyfinger : Vegetable


Solution : Given:
Apple : Fruit (Apple is a type of fruit.)

First option: Rose: Red; Rose is a flower and red is a colour.
Second option: Cup : Saucer; Saucer is an object typically placed underneath the cup.
Third option: Ladyfinger: Vegetable; Ladyfinger is

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