Correct Answer: 160%

Solution : 25% = $\frac{1}{4}$
So, Rani : Meena = 1 : 4 = 2 : 8
Now, 40% = $\frac{2}{5}$
So, Rani : Tara = 2 : 5
Now, the ratio of Rani : Meena : Tara = 2 : 8 : 5
Let the weight of Rani, Meena, and Tara be $2x,8x,$ and $5x$ respectively.
Let $r$% of Tara's weight equal to Meena's weight.
So, $r$% of $5x$ = $8x$
⇒ $r=\frac{8x}{5x}×100$
$\therefore r=$ 160%
Hence, the correct answer is 160%.

Correct Answer: 15,600

Solution : Investment of A = INR 13,750
Investment of B = INR 16,250
Investment of C = INR 18,750
The ratio of investments = 13750 : 16250 : 18750 = 11 : 13 : 15
Let $x$ be the total profit.
B's share of profit = INR 5,200
⇒ $\frac{13x}{11+13+15}$ = 5200
⇒ $\frac{13x}{39}$ = 5200
⇒ $\frac{x}{3}$ = 5200
⇒ $x$ = 5200 × 3 = 15600
Hence, the correct answer is INR 15,600.

Correct Answer: Pauper

Solution : The first option is the correct choice.

Explanation:
The word that means the same as the group of words underlined in the given sentence is pauper.
In the sentence, the phrase "small business owners" who "have no means of livelihood left" suggests that these individuals are facing severe financial hardship, possibly to the point of poverty. A "pauper" refers to a person who is extremely poor, destitute, or lacking the means of support.

Therefore, in the context of the sentence, pauper is a suitable term to convey the economic distress experienced by the small business owners affected by the pandemic.

Correct Answer: expelled

Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

Expelled means forcibly removed or excluded, especially from a place or institution. This is the correct option, as it aligns with the context of the BBC reporter facing a negative consequence (expulsion) for a disrespectful portrayal of North Korea and its leader.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

• Welcomed: Greeted with pleasure or approval; received with gladness or open arms.

• Recognised: Identified or acknowledged someone or something based on previous knowledge or information.

• Celebrated: Publicly acknowledged or praised for an achievement.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: "A BBC reporter was expelled for what North Korea deemed a disrespectful portrayal of the country and its leader."

Correct Answer: cynicism

Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Explanation: "Cynicism" refers to the belief that people are motivated purely by self-interest, often accompanied by a mocking or sneering attitude. In the context of the sentence, Rajib's habit of sneering at the beliefs of others reflects a cynical attitude, making "cynicism" the most suitable substitute.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

• Manipulation means controlling or influencing others in a clever or unscrupulous way.
• Certainty means absolute assurance or conviction.
• Cleverness means intelligence or skill in a particular area.

Therefore, the correct answer is cynicism.

Correct Answer: A place of noise and disturbance

Solution : The correct choice will be the first option.

The idiom bear garden is used to describe a place that is disorderly, chaotic, and characterised by loud noise and commotion.
In the context of the given sentence, the use of the bear garden suggests that the accident site had turned into a noisy and chaotic environment as the day progressed.

Therefore, the correct answer will be a place of noise and disturbance.

Correct Answer: 21, 10, 78, 98

Solution : Given:
NOSE

Number representations of each letter –
N→02, 14, 21, 33, 40
O→03, 10, 22, 34, 41
S→59, 66, 78, 85, 97
E→55, 67, 79, 86, 98

First option: 21,10, 78, 98; All the letters of the word NOSE can be represented through this option.
Second option: 13, 22, 66, 56; N and E cannot be represented as 13 and 56 respectively.
Third option: 02, 34, 59, 68; E cannot be represented as 68.
Fourth option: 41, 42, 85, 86; N, O cannot be represented as 41 and 42 respectively.

So, NOSE can be represented by using the codes 21,10, 78, 98. Hence, the first option is correct.

Correct Answer: A big problem everyone is ignoring or afraid to talk about

Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

The idiom the elephant in the room is used to refer to a big, obvious problem or issue that everyone is avoiding or ignoring. In the given sentence, the child accuses a relative of inappropriate behaviour, but the parents choose to ignore or avoid addressing this significant issue, behaving as if nothing is wrong.

Therefore, the correct meaning is: "A big problem everyone is ignoring or afraid to talk about."

Correct Answer: $90^{\circ}$

Solution :
Given: Two circles touch each other externally at C, and $\angle CAB = 55^{\circ}$.
Tangents drawn from an exterior point to a circle have equal lengths.
PA = PC
⇒ $\angle PCA= \angle PAC=x$
Also, PC = PB.
⇒ $\angle PBC= \angle PCB=y$
In $\triangle ABC$,  $\angle ABC+ \angle ACB+ \angle BAC=180^{\circ}$.
⇒ $y+x+y+x=180^{\circ}$
⇒ $2(y+x)=180^{\circ}$
⇒ $y+x=90^{\circ}$
⇒ $\angle ACB=90^{\circ}$
Hence, the correct answer is  $90^{\circ}$.

Correct Answer: 14

Solution : Here, Number of cows = Number of herdsmen = X
Let the total no. of legs = L and the total no. of heads = H

A cow has 4 legs and a herdsman has 2 legs.
So, the total number of legs, L = 4X + 2X = 6X
Total number of heads, H = X + X = 2X

Now, according to the given statement, L = 4H – 28
⇒ 6X = 4 (2X) – 28
⇒ 6X = 8X – 28
⇒ 2X = 28
⇒ X = 14

So, the total number of herdsmen is 14. Hence, the fourth option is correct.