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Question : Directions: Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.

9 8 7
6 7 8
4 5 3
50 ? 53

Option 1: 51

Option 2: 61

Option 3: 47

Option 4: 52

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Correct Answer: 51


Solution : Multiply row one with row two and subtract the resultant by row three, to get the required missing number in row four –

In column one : 9 × 6 – 4 = 54 – 4 = 50
In column three: 7 × 8 –

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Question : What is the value of $\frac{(a^2+b^2)(a-b)-(a-b)^3}{a^2b-ab^2}?$

Option 1: $0$

Option 2: $1$

Option 3: $–1$

Option 4: $2$

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Correct Answer: $2$


Solution : Given: $\frac{(a^2+b^2)(a-b)-(a-b)^3}{a^2b-ab^2}$
= $\frac{(a-b)(a^2+b^2-(a-b)^2)}{ab(a-b)}$
= $\frac{a^2+b^2-a^2+2ab-b^2}{ab}$
= $\frac{2ab}{ab}$
= $2$
Hence, the correct answer is $2$.

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Question : A certain sum becomes 7 times in 8 years at Simple Interest, then in how many years will it become 19 times of itself?

Option 1: 15

Option 2: 18

Option 3: 28

Option 4: 24

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Correct Answer: 24


Solution : Let the sum be P.
Total amount for 8 years = 7P
Simple Interest for 8 years = 7P – P = 6P
If total amount = 19P,
Simple Interest = 18P
18P interest will be received in 24 years since P interest was received

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Question : Linthoi Chanambam is associated with which of the following sports events?

Option 1: Cricket

Option 2: Chess

Option 3: Badminton

Option 4: Judo

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Correct Answer: Judo


Solution : The correct answer is Judo

At the Judo World Championships, Linthoi Chanambam made history by becoming the first Indian medallist to win gold in the women's 57 kg division. The 15-year-old judoka from Manipur won the World Judo Cadet (U18) Championships in gold medal fashion.

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Question : Which of the following is not a branch of the federal form of government?

Option 1: Judiciary

Option 2: Executive

Option 3: Legislative

Option 4: Media

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Correct Answer: Media


Solution : The answer is Media.

A federation is a government system with separate powers for the centre and states, governed by a written constitution. India's Constitution recognises and protects the media's role in democracy, upholding freedom of the press and expression. This enables the media

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Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Break a leg

Option 1: To hurt someone

Option 2: To avoid someone

Option 3: To wish someone good luck

Option 4: To love someone

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Correct Answer: To wish someone good luck


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

Explanation: The idiom "Break a leg" is a theatrical expression used to wish someone good luck or success, especially before a performance or important event. Instead, using the phrase "Break a leg" is a

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Question : Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
She has inherited her fondness ______ tennis from her parents.

Option 1: to

Option 2: at

Option 3: for

Option 4: by

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Correct Answer: for


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

Explanation: "For" is the appropriate preposition to indicate fondness or liking for something. In this context, "for" is functioning as a preposition of purpose or to indicate a specific relationship between "fondness" and "tennis". It shows the reason

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Question : Which of the following pair of Thumri singing – characteristics is correct?

I. Poorab – fairly slow and staid

II. Punjab – more mercurial.

Option 1: Only I

Option 2: Both I and II

Option 3: Only II

Option 4: Neither I nor II

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Correct Answer: Both I and II


Solution : The correct answer is Both I and II.

Vocals are used in the Indian musical genre known as thumri. It is particularly well-known in Uttar Pradesh. The lyrics are usually written in two Hindi dialects from Uttar Pradesh, Awadhi and Brij Bhasha.

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