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Question : Directions: In the following question, select the word that cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.
ENCOURAGE

Option 1: COURAGE

Option 2: COURT

Option 3: RACE

Option 4: ENCORE

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Correct Answer: COURT


Solution : Given:
ENCOURAGE

Now, let's compare all the option words with the word ENCOURAGE –
First option: COURAGE; All the letters of COURAGE are present in the word ENCOURAGE.
Second option: COURT; T is not present in the word ENCOURAGE. Therefore, all the letters of COURT are not present in the word ENCOURAGE​​​​​.
Third option: RACE; All the letters of RACE are present in the word ENCOURAGE.
Fourth option: ENCORE; All the letters of ENCORE are present in the word ENCOURAGE.

So, COURT cannot be formed with the letters of the word ENCOURAGE. Hence, the second option is correct.

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Question : How many positive factors of 40 are there?

Option 1: 3

Option 2: 12

Option 3: 6

Option 4: 8

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Correct Answer: 8


Solution : 40 = 23 × 5
If N = am × bn, where a and b are prime numbers, the number of positive factors of N = (m+1) × (n+1)
The number of positive factors of 40 = (3+1) × (1+1) = 8
Hence, the correct answer is 8.

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Question : Sultan of Johor Cup is a tournament of which sport?

Option 1: Football

Option 2: Cricket

Option 3: Hockey

Option 4: Badminton

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Correct Answer: Hockey


Solution : The correct answer is Hockey.

The Sultan of Johar Cup is an annual, international under-21 men's hockey tournament. This tournament is held in Malaysia annually. The first edition of this tournament was held in 2011. India and Great Britain are the most successful teams, who won the tournament three times.

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Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word

Option 1: Merriment

Option 2: Yearn

Option 3: Zenith 

Option 4: Miniture

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Correct Answer: Miniture


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

The incorrectly spelt word is "miniture". The correct spelling is miniature, which refers to something that is smaller in scale or size than normal. It can be a small version or representation of something larger. It can be a tiny replica or a reduced-size model of an object, scene, or artwork.

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Question : Directions: Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the Dictionary and locate the last word.

Option 1: Frankenstein

Option 2: Frankincense

Option 3: Frankalmoign

Option 4: Frauendienst

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Correct Answer: Frauendienst


Solution : Given:
a. Frankenstein b. Frankincense c. Frankalmoign d. Frauendienst

Step 1: Compare the first, second, and third letters of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter F and are followed by r, and a, then move on to the next letter.
Step 2: The fourth letter of each word is eitheror u. Based on the alphabetical order of these letters, we can arrange them – Frankenstein, Frankincense, Frankalmoign, Frauendienst.
Step 3: Compare the sixth letter of (Frankenstein, Frankincense, Frankalmoign). Based on the alphabetical order of these letters, we can arrange them – Frankalmoign, Frankenstein, Frankincense.
So, the sequence is Frankalmoign, Frankenstein, Frankincense, Frauendienst.

Therefore, Frauendienst will come last. Hence, the fourth option is correct.

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Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at MN as shown below.

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

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Correct Answer:


Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear close to the mirror in the reflection.
Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on Line MN). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear as the right side, and the right side will appear as the left side. However, the top and bottom of the reflected image will remain the same.
Thus, the correct mirror image of the given figure will be –

Hence, the first option is correct.

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Question : Which of the following places experiences extreme cold in winter and pleasant weather in summer?

Option 1: Amritsar

Option 2: Leh

Option 3: Chennai

Option 4: New Delhi

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Correct Answer: Leh


Solution : The correct option is Leh.

Leh, a region in the northern part of India, experiences extreme cold in winter due to its high altitude and mountainous terrain. Winters in Leh are harsh, with temperatures dropping significantly below freezing, and the area often receives heavy snowfall. In contrast, during the summer months, Leh tends to have relatively pleasant weather. Daytime temperatures can rise to comfortable levels.

Question : In which of the following ions, the colour is not due to d-d transition?

Option 1: [Ti(H2O)6]+3

Option 2: CoF63−

Option 3: MnO4

Option 4: [Cu(NH3)4]2+

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Correct Answer: MnO4


Solution : The correct option is MnO4.

The polyatomic ion MnO4has a tetrahedral shape, a dark purple hue, and is composed of manganese and oxygen. Due to the Mn atom's +7 oxidation state and d orbital configuration, there are no unpaired electrons in the d orbitals of the MnO4ion. The charge shift that takes place when an electron is moved from the oxygen atoms to the Mn atom gives the MnO4 ion its purple colour.

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Question : Which of the following appoints the Prime Minister of India?

Option 1: President of India

Option 2: Chief Justice of India

Option 3: Attorney General of India

Option 4: Governor

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Correct Answer: President of India


Solution : The correct answer is President of India.

The President of India is responsible for designating the Prime Minister of India. As per Article 75, the President appoints the Prime Minister, while the President selects the other ministers based on the recommendations made by the Prime Minister.

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