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Question : The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer. There was no other book / in the English language / which is as interesting as this one.
Option 1: There was no other book
Option 2: in the English language
Option 3: No error
Option 4: which is as interesting as this one
Correct Answer: There was no other book
Solution : The correct answer to this question is the second option.
The phrase there was no other book in itself is not grammatically incorrect. However, to improve clarity and parallelism, we consider rephrasing the sentence:
"There was no other book in the
Question : What is the length (in cm) of the transverse common tangent between two circles with radii 6 cm and 4 cm, given that the distance between their centres is 14 cm?
Option 1: $2 \sqrt{6}$
Option 2: $4 \sqrt{6}$
Option 3: $5 \sqrt{6}$
Option 4: $3 \sqrt{6}$
Correct Answer: $4 \sqrt{6}$
Solution : The length of the transverse common tangent between two circles can be found using the formula: $\text{Length} = \sqrt{{d^2 - (r_1 + r_2)^2}}$ Where: $d$ is the distance between the centres of the two circles, \(r_1\) and \(r_2\) are the radii of the two
Question : During which of the following periods did Morarji Desai serve as the Deputy Prime Minister of India?
Option 1: 1967-1969
Option 2: 1970-1971
Option 3: 1964-1966
Option 4: 1966-1967
Correct Answer: 1967-1969
Solution : The correct option is 1967-1969
Morarji Desai served as the Deputy Prime Minister of India during the period from 1967 to 1969. His tenure as Deputy Prime Minister coincided with his role as the Finance Minister, and he played a key role in
Question : Study the given table and answer the question that follows.
Which of the cereals shows a continuous increase in its production over the years?
Option 1: Barley
Option 2: Others
Option 3: Wheat
Option 4: Rice
Correct Answer: Barley
Solution : From the table, we can see that the production of Barley has shown a continuous increase over the years. The production has increased every year from 2500 million tonnes in 2016 to 6100 million tonnes in 2020. Hence, the correct answer is Barley.
Question : Directions: A paper is folded and cut as shown below. How will it appear when unfolded?
Option 1:
Option 2:
Option 3:
Option 4:
Correct Answer:
Solution : When the given folded paper is unfolded, it will look like this –
Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Someone who is reserved and shy
Option 1: Social
Option 2: Extrovert
Option 3: Recessive
Option 4: Introvert
Correct Answer: Introvert
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The term introvert is a noun that specifically refers to a person who is characterised by being reserved, shy, and typically more focused on internal thoughts and feelings rather than seeking external stimulation.
The meanings of the other
Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
Losing a child is most people`s worst ________.
Option 1: nightmare
Option 2: night school
Option 3: pride
Option 4: pleasantry
Correct Answer: nightmare
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Nightmare means a frightening or unpleasant dream. In the context provided, it is used metaphorically to convey a person's worst fear or most distressing experience.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Night School: An institution
Question : Directions: Hritik went straight eastward from his office and took a right turn after travelling 4 km. From here, he covered a distance of 3 km and again took a right turn. After covering a distance of 4 km, he finally turned left and travelled straight. In which direction was Hritik moving at the end?
Option 1: Southwest
Option 2: Southeast
Option 3: North
Option 4: South
Correct Answer: South
Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –
Now, we have to find the direction in which Hritik is moving.
So, Hritik is moving in a south direction. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, SO is written as 34, and BED is written as 11. How will MOAN be written in that language?
Option 1: 43
Option 2: 99
Option 3: 86
Option 4: 23
Correct Answer: 43
Solution : Given: SO is written as 34, and BED is written as 11.
Add the place value of each letter of SO, to obtain the required code – S→19; O→15 19 + 15 = 34 Thus, SO is coded as 34. And, BED is written as
Hundreds of _______ have been used in the study of the past and man's progress.
Option 1: stories
Option 2: tales
Option 3: methods
Option 4: motions
Correct Answer: methods
Solution : The third option is the correct answer.
Methods means systematic approaches, and it fits perfectly in the sentence, indicating the meaning that a large number of methods have been utilised in the study of history and human advancement.
Therefore, the complete sentence is: Hundreds of
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