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Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number.
12 : 132 :: 16 : ?

Option 1: 167

Option 2: 215

Option 3: 176

Option 4: 135

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Correct Answer: 176


Solution : Given:
12 : 132 :: 16 : ?

The second number is obtained by multiplying the first number by 11.
Like, 12 : 132→12 x 11 = 132
Similarly, 16 : ?→16 x 11 = 176

So, the required number is 176. Hence, the third

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Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

Come rain or shine, I will go to Paris tomorrow.

Option 1: At the last moment

Option 2: Whatever happens

Option 3: To decide later

Option 4: To come before the decided time

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Correct Answer: Whatever happens


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Come rain or shine is an idiom, which means no matter what happens, something will happen. This makes the second option, which states whatever happens, the correct meaning of the given idiom.

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Question : Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Rare

Option 1: Familiar

Option 2: Latent

Option 3: Clarify

Option 4: Extraordinary

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Correct Answer: Familiar


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

The word rare means something that is uncommon, unusual, or not occurring frequently. Among the options provided, familiar is the most appropriate antonym, which denotes something that is well-known, common, or often encountered.

The meanings of the

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Question : The compound interest (compounding annually) on a certain sum for 2 years at the rate of 20 percent per annum is Rs. 2420. What will be the simple interest on the same sum for 3 years at the same rate of interest?

Option 1: Rs. 3300

Option 2: Rs. 3000

Option 3: Rs. 3800

Option 4: Rs. 4200

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Correct Answer: Rs. 3300


Solution : Using: Amount = $P×(1+\frac{R}{100})^{T}$ – P , where
P is the principal, R is the rate of interest, and T is the time in years.
According to the question
⇒ 2420 = P × (1+$\frac{20}{100})^{2}$ – P 
⇒ 2420 = P×(1+$\frac{1}{5})^{2}$ – P

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Question : A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate option. Choose the correct alternative.
___________ from humans, lions are the key natural preclators of elephants.

Option 1: Rather

Option 2: Alone

Option 3: Aside

Option 4: Beside

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Correct Answer: Aside


Solution : The third option is correct.

"Aside from" is a phrase used to introduce a point or factor that is separate from the main consideration. In this context, other than humans, lions play a significant role as natural predators of elephants.

Therefore, the complete sentence is:

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Question : Which act of the British Parliament was also known as the East India Company Act 1793?

Option 1: The Government of India Act, 1793

Option 2: The Charter Act, 1793

Option 3: The Regulating Act, of 1793

Option 4: The Indian Councils Act, 1793

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Correct Answer: The Charter Act, 1793


Solution : The correct answer is The Charter Act of 1793.

Act of Charter, 1793 The British Parliament of Great Britain passed the East India Company Act 1793, sometimes referred to as the Charter Act 1793, which extended the charter granted to the

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Question : Directions: Select the option figure in which the given figure (X) is embedded as its part (Rotation is NOT allowed).

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

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Correct Answer:


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

Hence, the first option is correct.

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Question : Chhau dance is a blend of martial traditions, temple rituals, etc. It is performed in which region of India?

Option 1: Eastern

Option 2: Northern

Option 3: Western

Option 4: Southern

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Correct Answer: Eastern


Solution : The correct answer is Eastern.

One important dance tradition in eastern India is Chhau. It is common in the eastern Indian provinces of West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Orissa's bordering tribal zone. Mayurbhanj Chau of Odisha, Seraikella Chhau of Jharkhand and Purulia Chhau of West

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Question : Who among the following is famous for playing the musical instrument "Sitar"?

Option 1: Vilayat Khan

Option 2: Zakir Hussain

Option 3: Surojit Chatterjee

Option 4: Ali Akbar Khan

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Correct Answer: Vilayat Khan


Solution : The correct answer is Vilayat Khan.

Ustad Vilayat Khan was an eminent Indian classical sitar player. He performed for Queen Victoria during her visit to India. Imdad Khan was the first sitar player ever to come out with a recording. Enayet Khan was

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Question : The table given below shows the income and expenditure of five companies.

Companies Income Expenditure
A 55 50
B 50 40
C 35 32
D 40 35
E 60 50

What is the difference between average income and average expenditure of all the companies?

Option 1: 4.2

Option 2: 6.6

Option 3: 2.6

Option 4: 8.4

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Correct Answer: 6.6


Solution : We know the formula, Average = $\frac{\text{Sum of all values}}{\text{The total of all values}}$
The average income of all the companies = $\frac{55+50+35+40+60}{5}=\frac{240}{5}$
The average expenditure of all the companies = $\frac{50+40+32+35+50}{5}=\frac{207}{5}$
The difference between the average income and average expenditure of all the companies

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