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Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

Many celebrities encourage young children to aspire for greatness.

Option 1: daunt

Option 2: stimulate

Option 3: undermine

Option 4: abate

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Correct Answer: stimulate


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Encourage means to give confidence or hope to someone to do something.

Stimulate means to excite an action or response. Both of these words are similar, prompting action, thus making them synonyms.

The meanings of the other

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Question : Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.

In the logo, the blue contrast wells with its complementary colour, yellow.

Option 1: No improvement

Option 2: contrast well

Option 3: contrast we'll

Option 4: contrasts well

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Correct Answer: contrasts well


Solution : The correct option is the fourth option.

Explanation:

The original sentence has a subject-verb agreement issue. The subject is singular. Contrasts well correctly uses the singular form of the verb contrast and is the grammatically accurate choice.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: In

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Question : Which among the following vitamins influences iron absorption?

Option 1: Vitamin B

Option 2: Vitamin D

Option 3: Vitamin C

Option 4: Vitamin K

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Correct Answer: Vitamin C


Solution : The correct answer is Vitamin C.

Vitamin C is essential for iron absorption from diverse dietary sources. Ascorbic acid is the chemical name for vitamin C. Despite the present lower energy need, iron requirements remain constant. This requires more iron to be absorbed

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Question : The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana has been approved for extension by the Union Cabinet till:

Option 1: January 2023

Option 2: October 2022

Option 3: September 2022

Option 4: November 2022

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Correct Answer: September 2022


Solution : The correct answer is September 2022.

Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY) is approved by the cabinet to be extended for an additional six months, from April to September of 2022. The government launched the PMGKAY in March 2020, following the imposition

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Question : Which of the following are the beliefs of Buddhism?

a. The world is full of sorrows.

b. People suffer on account of desires.

c. If desires are conquered, nirvana will be attained.

d. The existence of god and soul must be recognised.

Option 1: a, b, c and d

Option 2: b and c

Option 3: a, b and c

Option 4: b, c and d

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Correct Answer: a, b and c


Solution : The correct answer is a, b and c.

The Buddha is the founder of Buddhism. Buddhism is a religion that believes in Karma, rebirth and impenetrability. Buddhism believes that life is full of suffering and rebirth, but if you achieve enlightenment,

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Question : Ridhaan took a loan of INR 12,000 at the rate of 8% simple interest per annum. What amount will he have to pay after 6 months, if he decides to repay the entire loan amount with interest at that time?

Option 1: INR 12,580

Option 2: INR 12,480

Option 3: INR 14,690

Option 4: INR 13,720

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Correct Answer: INR 12,480


Solution : Loan Amount = INR 12,000
Rate of Interest = 8% per annum
Time = 6 months
Simple Interest = $\frac{P\times R\times T}{100}$
where $P$ is the amount, $R$ is the rate and $T$ is the time.
As given, Time = 6 months = $\frac{6}{12}$

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Question : The sepoys of Meerut arrived at the gates of Red Fort to meet the Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah on ________.

Option 1: 11 March, 1857

Option 2: 10 March, 1857

Option 3: 10 May, 1857

Option 4: 11 May, 1857

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Correct Answer: 11 May, 1857


Solution : The correct answer is 11 May 1857.

 On 10 May 1857, a group of sepoys in Meerut refused to use the new cartridges, leading to their arrest and subsequent imprisonment. The next day, on 11 May, their fellow sepoys arrived at the

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Question : What is the value of $[0.7 \times 0.4 \div(0.28-0.2 \times 0.3)+1.2 \times 1.6] ?$

Option 1: $\frac{878}{275}$

Option 2: $\frac{1161}{550}$

Option 3: $\frac{1273}{550}$

Option 4: $\frac{971}{275}$

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Correct Answer: $\frac{878}{275}$


Solution : $[0.7 \times 0.4 \div(0.28-0.2 \times 0.3)+1.2 \times 1.6]$
$=[0.7 \times 0.4 \div(0.28-0.06)+1.92]$
$=[0.7 \times 0.4 \div0.22+1.92]$
$=[\frac{7}{10} \times \frac{4}{10} \div\frac{11}{50}+\frac{48}{25}]$
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​$=[\frac{7}{10} \times \frac{4}{10} \times\frac{50}{11}+\frac{48}{25}]$
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​$=[7 \times \frac{2}{5} \times\frac{5}{11}+\frac{48}{25}]$
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​$=[7 \times2 \times\frac{1}{11}+\frac{48}{25}]$
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​$=\frac{14}{11}+\frac{48}{25}$
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​$=\frac{350+528}{275} $
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​$=\frac{878}{275} $
Hence, the correct answer is ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​$\frac{878}{275} $.

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