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Question : Directions: Speed of six bikes T1, T2, T3, T4, T5 and T6 are compared. The speed of T6 is more than only three bikes. No two bikes have the same speed. The speed of T4 is more than T2 but less than T6. The speed of T3 is not less than T5. The speed of T2 and T5 is not the least. How many bikes have less speed than T3?

Option 1: 0

Option 2: 1

Option 3: 3

Option 4: 5

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Correct Answer: 5


Solution : Given:
I. Speed of T4 is more than T2 but less than T6; T6 > T4 > T2
II. Speed of T3 is not less than T5; T3 > T5
III. Speed of T6 is more than only three bikes; _ > _ > T6 > _ > _ > _
IV. The speeds of T2 and T5 are not least.

After combining all the statements the arrangement is as follows –
T3 > T5 > T6 > T4 > T2 > T1

Therefore, 5 bikes have less speed than T3. Hence, the fourth option is correct.

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Question : Who is the author of the book 'Defending India'?

Option 1: Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Option 2: Pranab Mukherjee

Option 3: Jaswant Singh

Option 4: Sitaram Yechury

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Correct Answer: Jaswant Singh


Solution : The correct option is Jaswant Singh.

Major Jaswant Singh, an Indian Army officer, Cabinet Minister, and founding member of the Bharatiya Janata Party, authored the book 'Defending India.' His remarkable parliamentary career spanned almost continuously from 1980 to 2014, making him one of India's longest-serving parliamentarians.

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Question : Who was the first person to 'walk' in space?

Option 1: Lovell

Option 2: Anders 

Option 3: Leonov

Option 4:  Armstrong

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Correct Answer: Leonov


Solution : The correct answer is Leonov.

The first spacewalk was made by Soviet cosmonaut Leonov on March 18, 1965. He was the first person to conduct a spacewalk, spending 12 minutes and 9 seconds outside the Voskhod 2 capsule. The Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Flight was co-commanded by the first man to walk in space. Former Soviet cosmonaut Leonov is also a talented artist. 

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Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

My friend is not______ for this complicated assignment.

Option 1: worthy

Option 2: comfortable

Option 3: suitable

Option 4: entitled

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Correct Answer: suitable


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

Explanation: The word suitable is the most appropriate choice in the given context. It conveys the idea that your friend lacks the necessary qualifications, skills, or readiness to handle the complicated assignment.

So, the correct sentence would be: "My friend is not suitable for this complicated assignment".

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Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
He certainly failed to console the new king.

Option 1: Agitate

Option 2: Coordinate

Option 3: Satiate

Option 4: Gratify

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Correct Answer: Agitate


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Console means to comfort or provide solace to someone in distress or sadness.
Agitate means to disturb, upset, or provoke. The opposite of providing comfort in this scenario would be to agitate, which means to disturb or upset.

The meanings of the other options are:

  • Coordinate: It means organising or synchronising elements to work harmoniously.
  • Satiate: It means to satisfy fully or in excess.
  • Gratify: It denotes giving pleasure or satisfaction and fulfilling desires.

Therefore, the correct answer is agitate.

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Question : The main constituent of natural gas is

Option 1: Methane

Option 2: Ethane

Option 3: Butane

Option 4: Propane

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Correct Answer: Methane


Solution : The correct option is Methane.

Natural gas is a fossil fuel made of methane gas (CH4), which has one carbon atom and four hydrogen atoms. It is a valuable energy resource for applications such as power generation, heating, cooking, and industrial activities. It is also utilised as a feedstock in the manufacture of chemicals, and products.

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Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number.
16 : 49 :: 18 : 55 :: 36 : ?

Option 1: 119

Option 2: 109

Option 3: 107

Option 4: 113

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Correct Answer: 109


Solution : Given:
16 : 49 :: 18 : 55 :: 36 : ?

Like, 16 : 49→(16 × 3) + 1 = 48 + 1 = 49
18 : 55→(18 × 3) + 1 = 54 + 1 = 55
Similarly, for 36 : ?→(36 × 3) + 1 = 108 + 1 = 109

So, 109 is related to 36. Hence, the second option is correct.

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Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Artful

Option 1: Prudent

Option 2: Benign

Option 3: Ignorant

Option 4: Crafty

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Correct Answer: Crafty


Solution : The correct choice will be the fourth option.

Artful: It means clever, skilful, or adept cunningly or deceptively; characterized by cunning or trickery.

Crafty: It means clever deceptively or slyly.

In this context, crafty aligns closely with the meaning of artful as both convey a sense of cleverness, especially in a manner that may involve deception or manipulation.

The meanings of the other options are:

Prudent: It denotes wise, cautious, or sensible in practical affairs; showing good judgement.

Benign: It denotes kind, gentle, and favourable; having a gentle disposition or showing kindness.

Ignorant: It denotes lacking knowledge, awareness, or education; uninformed or unaware.

Therefore, the correct answer will be crafty.

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Question : Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.
The dessert was many sweet for my tastes.

Option 1: too sweetly

Option 2: more sweeter

Option 3: too sweet

Option 4: No improvement

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Correct Answer: too sweet


Solution : The correct option will be the third option.

The word many is inappropriate in this context. Instead, too should be used to indicate an excess or degree beyond what is desirable.

Therefore, the corrected sentence is: "The dessert was too sweet for my tastes."

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Question : The percentage of oxygen in the air is approximately:

Option 1: 100%

Option 2: 1%

Option 3: 78%

Option 4: 21%

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Correct Answer: 21%


Solution : The correct answer is 21%.

The troposphere is the layer of the atmosphere which has all the necessary gases on Earth which are vital for the existence of life. In the atmosphere the most abundant gas is nitrogen. Oxygen is the second most abundant gas with a concentration of 21%. Other gases found in the atmosphere are argon, carbon dioxide etc.

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