Correct Answer: Nazca plate

Solution : The correct option is the Nazca Plate

The Nazca Plate is indeed one of the major tectonic plates. It lies beneath the eastern Pacific Ocean off the west coast of South America. The Nazca Plate is known for its subduction beneath the South American Plate, leading to significant seismic activity and the formation of the Andes Mountains. The seven major tectonic plates are the Pacific, North American, Eurasian, African, Antarctic, South American, and Indo-Australian plates.

Correct Answer: 21

Solution : Given that the average salary of all the associates in a team is Rs. 16,000.
Let the total number of associates be $n$.
⇒ Sum of salary of all the associates = $16000n$
Now, The average salary of 7 senior associates is Rs. 24,000.
⇒ Sum of salary of 7 senior associates = 24,000 × 7 = 1,68,000
Also, the average salary of the rest is Rs. 12,000.
Remaining associates = $n-7$
⇒ Sum of salary of remaining associates = 12000($n-7$)
We know that,
The sum of the salary of all the associates = the sum of the salary of 7 senior associates + the sum of the salary of the remaining associates
⇒ $16000n=168000+12000(n-7)$
⇒ $16000n=168000+12000n-84000$
⇒ $16000n-12000n=84000$
⇒ $4000n=84000$
⇒ $n=21$
Hence the correct answer is 21.

Correct Answer: Dash-Wedge formula

Solution : The correct answer is the Dash-Wedge formula.

Three-dimensional molecular structures can be represented using a two-dimensional surface, such as a piece of paper or a computer screen, by employing the wedge and dash notation. Another name for this kind of organization is the wedge-dash notation, or wedges and dash notation.

Correct Answer: (2)

Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.

The reason for the error is that in indirect or reported speech, the word order changes, and the subject she and auxiliary verb had should not be inverted as they are inverted in the interrogative statements. Here, the subject should come before the verb, as the question is changed into a statement.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Henry asked his wife what she had prepared for dinner that night."

Correct Answer: Amish Tripathi

Solution : The correct answer is Amish Tripathi.

Amish Tripathi's eighth book, "Legend of Suheldev: The King Who Saved India," marks the debut of The Immortal Writers' Centre. Published by Westland Publications on June 20, 2020, the novel delves into the legendary Indian king Suheldev's triumph in the Battle of Bahraich against Ghazi Saiyyad Salar Maqsud's army. Recognised with the Golden Book Award in 2022, it captures a tale of valour and historical significance.

Correct Answer: Rs. 1,250

Solution : Total amount = Principal + Compound interest = Rs. 1,352
Rate = 4%
Time = 2 years
Let $P$ be the principal.
We know, $\text{Total amount}=\text{Principal}×(1+\frac{\text{Rate}}{100})^{\text{Time}}$
$⇒ 1352 = P(1+\frac{4}{100})^{2}$
$⇒ 1352 = P(\frac{26}{25})^{2}$
$\therefore P = \frac{1352×25×25}{26×26}= 1250$
Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 1,250.

Correct Answer: 12

Solution : Given:

The power of two in decreasing order is subtracted from each term to get the next term.
⇒ 260 – 2⁷ = 260 – 128 = 132
⇒ 132 – 2⁶ = 132 – 64 = 68
⇒ 68 – 2⁵ = 68 – 32 = 36
⇒ 36 – 2⁴ = 36 – 16 = 20
⇒ 20 – 2³ = 20 – 8 = 12

So, the missing number is 12. Hence, the first option is correct.

Correct Answer: bouquet

Solution : The correctly spelled word is the third option.

Explanation:

Bouquet refers to an artfully arranged collection of flowers, often given as a gift or used for decorative purposes. The correct arrangement of letters, b-o-u-q-u-e-t, ensures accurate spelling and proper conveyance of the intended meaning.

Therefore, the term for a bunch of flowers is correctly spelled as bouquet.

Correct Answer: OQQS

Solution : Given:
GHIJ : HJJL :: NOPQ : ?

Like, GHIJ→G + 1 = H; H + 2 = J; I + 1 = J; J + 2 = L
Thus, GHIJ is related to HJJL.
Similarly, follow the same pattern for NOPQ –
N + 1 = O; O + 2 = Q; P + 1 = Q; Q + 2 = S

Thus, NOPQ is related to OQQS. Hence, the first option is correct.

Correct Answer: Ladyfinger : Vegetable

Solution : Given:
Apple : Fruit (Apple is a type of fruit.)

First option: Rose: Red; Rose is a flower and red is a colour.
Second option: Cup : Saucer; Saucer is an object typically placed underneath the cup.
Third option: Ladyfinger: Vegetable; Ladyfinger is a type of vegetable.
Fourth option: State: Assam; Assam is a state, but here the order is different.

So, only the third option follows the same pattern as followed by the given pair. Hence, the third option is correct.