Correct Answer: Desert

Solution : The second option is the correct choice.

"Abandon" means to leave or give up completely.
"Desert" also means to abandon or forsake. In the context of synonyms, "desert" aligns closely with the meaning of abandoning or leaving something behind.

The meanings of the other options are:

Perish: It denotes to suffer death or complete destruction; to die.

Prolong: It denotes extending the duration or existence of something; to lengthen.

Retain: It means to keep or continue to have possession or control of something.

Therefore, "Desert" is the most suitable synonym for "Abandon" among the options provided.

Correct Answer: 5

Solution : According to the dice rule, if two positions of the same dice are given with two common faces but in different orientations, then out of those two common faces, the faces that are not common are opposite to each other.
While considering Figures 1 and 3, it is seen that two faces 1 and 6 are common. So, the remaining numbers are 2 and 5. So, 2 and 5 are the opposite faces of each other in the given dice.

So, the opposite face to the face containing 2 is 5. Hence, the first option is correct.

Correct Answer: agony

Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.

Agony refers to intense physical or mental suffering, typically prolonged. It accurately captures the sense of extreme distress or anguish conveyed by the phrase extreme mental or physical suffering.

The meanings of other options are as follows:

• Acute means (of an unpleasant or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.
• Rapture means a feeling of tense pleasure or joy.
• Ecstasy means an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement.

Therefore, the correct answer is agony.

Correct Answer: Fifth Five-Year Plan - 1961-66

Solution : The correct answer is Fifth Five Year Plan - 1961-66.

The Indian government introduced a new document listing all of its revenues and expenses for five years.

• First Five-Year Plan (1951–1956)
• Second Five-Year Plan (1956–61),
• Third Five-Year Plan (1961–66), 
• Fourth Five-Year Plan (1969–74) and
• Fifth Five-Year Plan: (1974–78).

Correct Answer: MLNKP

Solution : Given: 
DOING is written as BQTOV, and ZEBRA is written as FAAKB. 

Add 5 in the first two letters and add 2 in the next three letters of opposite letters of DOING to obtain the required code –
D → W + 5 = B, O → L + 5 = Q, I → R + 2 = T, N → M + 2 = O, G → T + 2 = V
Thus, DOING is coded as BQTOV.
And in, ZEBRA is written as FAAKB –
Z → A + 5 = F, E → V + 5 = A, B → Y + 2 = A, R → I + 2 = K, A → Z + 2 = B
Thus, ZEBRA is coded as FAAKB.
Similarly, by following the same pattern for STORM –
S → H + 5 = M, T → G + 5 = L, O → L + 2 = N, R → I + 2 = K, M → N + 2 = P

Thus, STORM is written as MLNKP in the code language. Hence, the fourth option is correct.

Correct Answer: Vice President

Solution : The correct answer is Vice President.

The Vice President of India takes the position of the "ex-officio" chairman of the Rajya Sabha. This implies that the Vice President automatically becomes the presiding officer of the Upper house during its sessions. The Vice President is elected by the Indian Electoral College and serves a five-year term in this role. 

Correct Answer: Hirakud dam – Odisha

Solution : The correct option is Hirakud Dam – Odisha.

The Hirakud Dam is indeed located in the state of Odisha in India. The dam is built across the Mahanadi River and is one of the longest dams in the world. It serves multiple purposes, including flood control, irrigation, and hydroelectric power generation.

• The Tehri Dam is located in Uttarakhand.
• Bhakra Nangal Dam is in Himachal Pradesh and was built over the Satluj River. This is the highest-gravity dam in India.
• Nagarjuna Dam is situated on the border of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and was built over the Krishna River.

Correct Answer:

Solution : Since the rotation is restricted. So, the embedded figure will have the same orientation as the main figure. By comparison of the question figure with all the option figures, it is evident that the given question figure is embedded only in the fourth option figure.

Hence, the fourth option is correct.

Correct Answer: Kaveri

Solution : The correct answer is Kaveri.

River Kabini is a tributary of the Kaveri. It originates in the Wayanad district of Kerala. It is formed by the confluence of the Panamaram River and the Mananthavady River. It flows eastward to join the Kaveri River at Tirumakudalu Narasipura in Karnataka.

Correct Answer: 36.5 kg

Solution : Total weight of 40 children = 40 × 36.2 kg = 1448 kg
Total weight of 43 children = 1448 + 42.3 + 39.7 + 39.5 = 1569.5 kg
So, the required average weight = $\frac{1569.5}{43}$ = 36.5 kg
Hence, the correct answer is 36.5 kg.