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Question : By which Indian scientist is the famous autobiography "Wings of Fire" written?

Option 1: Homi J. Bhabha

Option 2: C. V. Raman

Option 3: A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Option 4: Vikram Sarabhai

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Correct Answer: A. P. J. Abdul Kalam


Solution : The correct answer is A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.

Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, popularly known as the Missile Man of India, wrote his autobiography, Wings of Fire (1999). He co-wrote it with Arun Tiwari. In his autobiography, Kalam

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Question : The price of electricity has been increased by 25%. If a person wants to keep the expenditure the same, then the percentage reduction in the use of electricity should be:

Option 1: 19

Option 2: 18

Option 3: 21

Option 4: 20

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Correct Answer: 20


Solution : Let's assume the initial expenditure is 100.
Expenditure after a price increase of 25% = 125
The consumption should be decreased in such a way that expenditure remains the same.
Required Percentage to decrease consumption = $\frac{25}{125}$ × 100 = 20%
Hence, the correct answer

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Question : The country in East Asia which is most conspicuous for its decreasing population growth since 1981 is:

Option 1: South Korea

Option 2: Thailand

Option 3: China

Option 4: Japan

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Correct Answer: Japan


Solution : The correct answer is Japan.

Japan stands out due to its slower population growth since 1981. Recent population statistics from China, Japan and South Korea indicate that these East Asian nations are experiencing negative population growth. There is a demographic crisis in Japan. Despite government

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Question : Directions: Which answer figure will complete the question figure?

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

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Correct Answer:


Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the answer figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –

Hence, the third option is correct.

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Question : A sum of Rs. 1500 amounts to Rs. 2175 in 3 years at simple interest. If the rate of interest is increased by 3%, then what will be the new amount?

Option 1: Rs. 2310

Option 2: Rs. 2050

Option 3: Rs. 2460

Option 4: Rs. 2250

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Correct Answer: Rs. 2310


Solution : The principal amount ($P$) is Rs. 1500, the time ($T$) is 3 years, and the simple interest
= Rs. 2175 – Rs. 1500 = Rs. 675
If the rate of interest is increased by 3%, extra interest in 3 years $=\frac{1500×3×3}{100}=135$
New amount =

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Question : Which of the following laws states that with the temperature remaining constant, the volume of a given mass of a gas varies inversely with the pressure of the gas?

Option 1: Graham's Law

Option 2: Kepler's Law

Option 3: Charles's Law

Option 4: Boyle's Law

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Correct Answer: Boyle's Law


Solution : The correct option is Boyle's Law.

The statement is known as Boyle's Law. It describes the relationship between the pressure and volume of a gas at a constant temperature. Boyle's Law states that as the pressure increases, the volume decreases and vice versa,

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Question : Loss of water in plants in the form of liquid is known as:

Option 1: transpiration

Option 2: osmosis

Option 3: guttation

Option 4: imbibition

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Correct Answer: guttation


Solution : The correct option is guttation.

Guttation is the process by which plants pass liquid water from their leaf tips due to root pressure, which occurs when water absorption exceeds transpiration, which occurs frequently in the morning or humid weather. Guttation occurs via specialised structures

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Question : As per Census 2011, what is the Total Fertility Rate in India? (provide an approximate range)

Option 1: 3.1-3.9

Option 2: 2.1-2.9

Option 3: 4.1-4.9

Option 4: 5.1-5.9

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Correct Answer: 2.1-2.9


Solution : The correct answer is 2.1-2.9.

The Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is a measure that indicates the total number of children a woman is expected to have during her lifetime based on the prevailing age-specific fertility rates in the population. According to the 2011 Census

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Question : Directions: In a certain code language, CASHEW is written as WEHSAC. How will FLORAL be written in that language?

Option 1: LAORLF

Option 2: LAROLF

Option 3: LAROFL

Option 4: ALROLF

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Correct Answer: LAROLF


Solution : Given:
CASHEW is written as WEHSAC.

Follow the pattern to obtain the required code –

Thus, CASHEW is coded as WEHSAC.
Similarly, follow the same pattern for FLORAL –

So, FLORAL is coded as LAROLF. Hence, the second option is correct.

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