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Question : The average age of four members of a family is 32 years. If the age of a guest is included, then the average age increases by 12.5%. What is the age (in years) of the guest?
Option 1: 52
Option 2: 56
Option 3: 44
Option 4: 12
Correct Answer: 52
Solution : Given that the average age of four members of a family is 32 years. ⇒ Sum of age of 4 members = 32 × 4 = 128 Now, if the age of the guest is included, the average increases by 12.5%. Let the age of
Question : In a $\triangle P Q R, \angle P=90^{\circ}, \angle R=47^{\circ}$ and $P S \perp Q R$. Find the value of $\angle Q P S$.
Option 1: 43°
Option 2: 47°
Option 3: 45°
Option 4: 40°
Correct Answer: 47°
Solution :
In a $\triangle P Q R, $ $\angle P=90^{\circ}$ $\angle R=47^{\circ}$ $P S \perp Q R$ $\angle PSR = 90^{\circ}$ In $\triangle PSR, $ $\angle R + \angle PSR + \angle RPS = 180^{\circ}$ $47^{\circ} + 90^{\circ} + \angle RPS = 180^{\circ}$ $\angle RPS =
Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
FLABBERGASTED
Option 1: disturbed
Option 2: motivated
Option 3: astonished
Option 4: terrified
Correct Answer: astonished
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
Flabbergasted is the feeling of intense surprise or wonder.
Astonished is also used to describe a feeling of overwhelming surprise, making it the correct synonym for astonished.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
Question : As of October 2019, what is the maximum amount of loan granted by a scheduled commercial bank that is covered under the Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises?
Option 1: INR 150 lakh
Option 2: INR 200 lakh
Option 3: INR 50 lakh
Option 4: INR 100 lakh
Correct Answer: INR 200 lakh
Solution : The correct option is INR 200 lakh.
The maximum amount of loan granted by a scheduled commercial bank is INR 200 lakh.
The Credit Guarantee Fund Scheme for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) in India is a government-backed scheme that aims to
Question : In which element group of the periodic table are fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine included?
Option 1: Actinides
Option 2: Chalcogen
Option 3: Lanthanides
Option 4: Halogens
Correct Answer: Halogens
Solution : The correct answer is Halogens.
Group 17 in the periodic table is known as the Halogen group, and it contains five natural halogen elements: fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine and astatine. the atomic number for the following is_
F: 9
Cl : 17
Br: 35
I
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
At the drop of a hat
Option 1: Instantly
Option 2: Normally
Option 3: Frequently
Option 4: Usually
Correct Answer: Instantly
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
The idiom at the drop of a hat means to do something immediately or without any delay. It implies that a person is ready to act or respond quickly, often without needing much notice or preparation.
Therefore,
Question : Novelist, Mr Salman Rushdie was awarded "knighthood'' by
Option 1: Queen Elizabeth II
Option 2: Prince Charles
Option 3: Mr. Gordon Brown
Option 4: Mr. Margaret Thatcher
Correct Answer: Queen Elizabeth II
Solution : The correct answer is Queen Elizabeth II.
In mid-June 2007, Queen Elizabeth II granted a Knighthood to Salman Rushdie, a British-Indian novelist and the author of "The Satanic Verses". Rushdie is well-known for his works of fiction, particularly for his famous novel "Midnight's
Question : Select the most appropriate idiom for the given situation. He started with an online company and became a millionaire. Then, he sold it invested in the share market, and earned more money. Now, he has invested in the transportation industry and is generating huge wealth. What does he have?
Option 1: As genuine as a three-dollar bill
Option 2: Midas touch
Option 3: Rule of thumb
Option 4: Sticky fingers
Correct Answer: Midas touch
Solution : The correct answer to this question is the second option.
Explanation:
The phrase, midas touch refers to the ability to be successful in making money or achieving success in various ventures. It originates from the Greek myth of King Midas, who was granted
Question : "Siri", the second city of Delhi, was built by____________.
Option 1: Sher Shah Suri
Option 2: Prithviraj Chauhan
Option 3: Alauddin Khalji
Option 4: Firuz Shah Tughlaq
Correct Answer: Alauddin Khalji
Solution : The correct option is Alauddin Khalji.
Alauddin Khalji, the second ruler of the Khalji Dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate, founded Siri. He established Siri as a new city in 1303, primarily to defend against Mongol invasions. The location of Siri is believed to
Question : Directions: C @ D means C is the mother of D. C & D means C is the brother of D. C # D means C is the sister of D. C * D means C is the father of D. If V &Y @ G * F, then how is Y related to F?
Option 1: Father's mother
Option 2: Sister
Option 3: Father's sister
Option 4: Brother
Correct Answer: Father's mother
Solution : Given: C @ D means C is the mother of D. C & D means C is the brother of D. C # D means C is the sister of D. C * D means C is the father of D.
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