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Question : Directions: In the following question a series is given, with one or more number(s) missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
22, 22, 23, 20, 16, 17, 17, ?, ?, 8

Option 1: 18, 9

Option 2: 12, 13

Option 3: 10, 9

Option 4: 13, 10

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Correct Answer: 13, 10


Solution : Given:
22, 22, 23, 20, 16, 17, 17, ?, ?, 8

Odd position terms – The series follows a pattern of +1, –7, +1, –7, and so on.
22 + 1 = 23; 23 – 7 = 16; 16 + 1 = 17; 17

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Question : According to National Statistical Office (NSO) data, India's average literacy rate in 2021 was _____.

Option 1: 78.71%

Option 2: 76.70%

Option 3: 77.70%

Option 4: 70.50%

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Correct Answer: 77.70%


Solution : The correct option is 77.70%.

According to National Statistical Office (NSO) data, India's average literacy rate in 2021 was 77.7%. This marks a gradual but positive trajectory with a notable gap between male literacy at 84.7% and female literacy at 70.3%, highlighting the ongoing

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Question :

Which term is not related to banking?

Option 1:

CRR

Option 2:

NEER

Option 3: SLR

Option 4: Fixed deposits

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Correct Answer:

NEER


Solution : The correct answer is NEER.

NEER, which stands for Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER). It represents the estimated relative cost that a consumer will pay for imported goods. NEER is calculated using a weighted average of several different foreign currencies, making it a measure

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Question : In a class, there are 54 students. $33 \frac{1}{3}$% of the number of students are boys and the rest are girls. The average score in mathematics of boys is 50% more than that of girls. If the average score of all the students is 70, then what is the average score of the boys?

Option 1: 81

Option 2: 84

Option 3: 87

Option 4: 90

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Correct Answer: 90


Solution : A class of 54 students.
Average score in mathematics of boys = 50% more than that of girls
Average = $\frac{\text{Sum of values}}{\text{No. of values}}$
Total number of students = 54
$33\frac{1}{3}$% = \(\frac{100}{3}\)%= $\frac{1}{3}$
Number of boys = 54 × $\frac{1}{3}$= 18
Number of

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Question : The "Tripartite struggle" was between Gurjara Pratiharas in North India, Palas in Eastern India and ________ in South India.

Option 1: Marathas

Option 2: Rashtrakutas

Option 3: Cholas

Option 4: Cheras

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Correct Answer: Rashtrakutas


Solution : The correct answer is Rashtrakutas.

The "Tripartite struggle" was between Gurjara Pratiharas in North India, Palas in Eastern India and Rashtrakutas in South India. The Rashtrakutas, centred in Manyakheta, reached their zenith, ruling a vast empire from the Ganges-Yamuna doab to Kanyakumari. This era

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Question : Select the most appropriate idiom for the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Rajeshwar has a vision for capturing beautiful pictures of nature.

Option 1: An eagle eye

Option 2: A high horse

Option 3: Cry wolf

Option 4: A cat nap

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Correct Answer: An eagle eye


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Explanation:

The idiom an eagle eye is used to describe someone who has a sharp and keen ability to observe and notice details. In the context of the sentence, it conveys that Rajeshwar possesses a

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Question : Find the HCF of 78, 84, 90 and 112.

Option 1: 1

Option 2: 2

Option 3: 5

Option 4: 7

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Correct Answer: 2


Solution : Prime factorization of given numbers
78 =  2 × 3 × 13
84 =  2 × 2 × 3 × 7
90 =  2 × 3 × 3 × 5
112 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 2 × 7
Now,
HCF = 2

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Question : A trader buys two articles for Rs. 4000 each. While selling if he gains 12.5% on one and loses 20% on the other, then what will be the overall loss percentage?

Option 1: 2.5%

Option 2: 3.75%

Option 3: 5%

Option 4: 5.25%

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Correct Answer: 3.75%


Solution : Total cost price = 4000 + 4000 = Rs. 8000
Total cost price = (4000 + 0.125 $×$ 4000) + (4000 – 0.2 $×$ 4000) = 4500 + 3200 = Rs. 7700
$\therefore$ Overall Loss % = $\frac{8000-7700}{8000}\times 100= \frac{300}{80}$ = 3.75%
Hence, the correct

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Question : The Arms Act was passed in _____ that prevented Indians from keeping arms without an appropriate license.

Option 1: 1909

Option 2: 1897

Option 3: 1878

Option 4: 1912

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Correct Answer: 1878


Solution : The correct answer is 1878.

The Indian Arms Act of 1878 was enacted to regulate the manufacturing, sale, possession and carrying of firearms in Colonial India. The act introduced mandatory licensing for weapon possession but had exemptions for certain groups, such as "all persons

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