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Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can...
2In each of the following questions, the first word is...
3Pointing to a boy, a man said, “He is the...
4Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can...
5Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can...
6A woman says, “She is my brother's wife's sister.” How...
7Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can...
8Which of the following addresses are identical to each other?...
9Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can...
10P is facing South. Q is seated third to the...
11In each of the following questions, a group of three...
12In each of the following questions, a specific pattern such...
13In the following question, select the related word from the...
14Which option is identical to: Neha Verma 56, Rose Villa,...
15Identify the odd one: 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17,...
16Which of the following is the odd one out?
17Letters of the word TEACHING are arranged alphabetically. How many...
18In the following question, select the related word from the...
19If @ = ×, # = -, $ = ÷...
20A man said, “The person is my wife's father's only...
21In each of the following questions, a group of three...
22What comes next: 5, 14, 9, 18, 13, 22, 17,...
23Find the option that best completes the analogy. BF: KL...
24A man said, “My father's wife's only son is the...
25In the following question, the second word is related to...
1
The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution originally contained how many languages?
2Which layer of the atmosphere contains Ozone Layer?
3Which river is known as the “Sorrow of Bihar”?
4The value of ‘g’ (acceleration due to gravity) is minimum at:
5Assertion (A): In the Demographic Transition Model, India is currently in the late third stage. Reason (R): Birth rates are falling significantly while death rates have already stabilized at a low level.
6The process of ‘Nitrification’ in the nitrogen cycle involves:
7Which type of volcanic eruption is characterized by the most explosive activity and high-viscosity lava?
8Which gland is often referred to as the ‘Master Gland’ of the human body?
9Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
10Who is the author of the famous book “Hind Swaraj”?
11The ‘Ramsar Convention’ is related to the conservation of:
12The Pitt’s India Act of 1784 was significant because it:
13Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell because they produce:
14Who was the first Viceroy of India?
15Armenia has unveiled a butterfly-based logo for COP17 featuring which endemic species?
16The ‘Curzon Line’ is the boundary between:
17Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the crime of ‘Sedition’ has been replaced by:
18In Quantum Computing, the basic unit of information that can exist in multiple states simultaneously is called:
19The Battle of Wandiwash (1760) was fought between:
20The PM-PRANAM scheme aims to:
21Which of the following Harappan sites is known for a unique water harnessing system and storm-water drainage?
22By which year does Indian Railways plan to double originating train capacity in 48 major cities?
23What is the name of the world’s longest expressway tunnel recently opened by China in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region?
24Under the Indus Waters Treaty (1960), India has unrestricted rights over which set of rivers?
25Which Article of the Indian Constitution was amended by the 106th Amendment Act to provide 1/3rd reservation for women?
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Simplify: (3 + 2.8) - 1.5
2The line y = mx + 7 passes through (2, 13). Find m.
3A car wheel having a radius of 42 cm. What percentage of its circumference is covered in a half turn? (Use pi = 22/7)
4An annular region has outer radius 12 cm and inner radius 8 cm. What is the approximate ratio of the annular area to the whole outer circle?
5A retailer marks a laptop 70% above its cost price. He offers a first discount of 20% on the marked price. During a sale, an additional discount of 15% is applied on the already discounted price. If the final selling price is ₹39,312, what is the approximate cost price of the laptop?
6Three pumps, A, B, and C are capable of filling a reservoir. A fills in 5 hours, B in 7 hours, and C in 10 hours. When all three pumps are opened together, they operate for 1.5 hours before pump C is closed. How much additional time will it take to completely fill the reservoir after that?
7X is able to complete a task in 12 days, while Y takes 18 days to finish the same task. If they collaborate and work together for 3 days, what fraction of the work will still remain?
8Two spices priced at ₹80 per kg and ₹160 per kg are blended. They are sold at ₹140 per kg, achieving a profit margin of 25%. What is the ratio of the two spices in the mixture?
9Two motorcycles, M and N, start from points 480 km apart. They travel at constant speeds. If they move towards each other, they meet in 5 hours. If they move in the same direction, they meet in 15 hours. What is the speed of motorcycle M? (Assume M is the faster motorcycle)
10A circular garden having a radius of 28 cm. If 80% of it is cultivated, what is the area of garden remaining uncultivated?
11An express train covers a fixed distance in 40 minutes at an average speed of 200 km/h. Due to construction work, it needs to be diverted, increasing the distance by 25%. If the train needs to arrive at its destination on time (in 40 minutes), what should its new average speed be in km/h?
12A sum becomes ₹7,200 in 2 years and ₹8,640 in 3 years at compound interest. What is the original principal?
13Priya purchased 30 litres of honey at ₹50 per litre. She also purchased 20 litres of honey at ₹55 per litre. She combined both quantities and then sold the entire mixture at ₹54 per litre. What was her total profit or loss?
14A 50-litre mixture contains juice and water in the ratio 3:2. How much water (in litres) must be added to this mixture to change the ratio of juice to water to 3:4?
15A company produced 1500 units at a total cost of ₹1,20,000. It donated 300 units to an NGO. For the rest, it announced a 15% discount on the market price of ₹110 per unit. It also offered 3 units free for every 10 units purchased. If all 1500 units were distributed, what is the overall gain or loss percentage?
16An amount is said to triple in 6 years with compound interest. How many years will it take for the amount to grow to 27 times its original value?
1732³ + 19³ - 38³ + 312 is equal to:
18Evaluate: 8 1/3 - [7/9 / {2/5 - (1/3 * (5/6 - 1/6))}]
19Arrange the fractions 7/11, 5/9, 4/7, and 3/5 in ascending order.
20From a sample of 250 data scientists, determine the ratio of those proficient in Python to those proficient in R.
21A landlord bought a property for ₹12,00,000. He wants to earn a 10% annual return on his investment after paying ₹2,500 per month for maintenance. What should be the monthly rent he charges?
22The average of 12 numbers is 75. The average of the first 5 numbers is 68. The average of the next 5 numbers is 20% more than the average of the first 5 numbers. The 11th number is 12 more than the 12th number. What is the average of the 11th and 12th numbers?
23What is the average of all integers between 150 and 300 that are exactly divisible by 13?
24Rajesh started a business by investing ₹1,00,000. After 5 months, Suresh joined with ₹1,50,000. At the end of 7 months from the start, Tushar joined with ₹2,00,000. If the total profit is ₹1,50,000 at the end of the year, find the share of Tushar(approximate).
25P and Q start a business. P invests ₹90,000 for 8 months, Q invests ₹1,50,000 for 5 months. What is Q's share of a ₹50,000 profit(approximate)?
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Select the sentence containing the homonym of the highlighted word: The choir began the canon at the conductor’s signal.
2A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding indirect speech. He asked me, “Did you submit your homework?”
3Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: She has the reputation to be an honest leader.
4Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word: DUPLICITOUS
5Select the correct option: Even though the plan looked workable on paper, executing it turned out to be ________ complicated than expected.
6As per the author, what has contributed to the growing divide between education and wisdom in modern times?
7What key distinction does the passage primarily highlight?
8According to the author, which individuals may possess wisdom even without formal education?
9What is implied by the statement “wisdom enriches the soul”?
10As per the passage, wisdom is mainly developed through:
11Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word: DUPLICITOUS
12Identify the misspelt word
13Choose the correct meaning of idiom: At sixes and sevens
14Spot the correct spelling of a CSF-shunt procedure.
15Select the correct option: Even though the phenomenon is uncommon, it may still occur _________ prolonged drought conditions.
16Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlighted part of the sentence: The doctor advised him to stop consuming junk food and doing workouts regularly.
17Choose the correct one-word substitute for: 'A person who speaks two languages fluently’.
18Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: That the report overlooked several underlying causes (1)/ behind the public unrest were surprising (2)/ given the volume of evidence (3)/ collected over the past few months. (4)
19A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding direct speech. He said that he would attend the meeting after the meal.
20Rearrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph: 1. It is a process that involves systematic and objective examination of a subject to uncover new facts or verify existing ones. 2. Research serves as a fundamental pillar of academic and scientific advancement. 3. This may be either theoretical, intended to broaden knowledge, or applied, designed to address a practical problem. 4. The results of this investigation are then recorded and peer-reviewed to ensure validity and credibility.
21Rearrange the following sentences in correct order to make a logical passage: 1. A communication strategy was developed using outreach insights. 2. Demographic data was monitored through campaign dashboards. 3. User engagement was gathered from multiple platforms. 4. Analysts classified users according to age and behaviour.
22Select the correct option: The company expanded so quickly that its systems could _______ keep up.
23Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: It was being reported by several sources that the mission had been compromised internally.
24Change the following from active to passive: They have been ignoring preservation of the records for years.
25Find the part of the sentence that contains an error: What makes the draft legislation especially contentious is not its proposed restructuring of fiscal authority per se, (1)/ but that it assumes, without empirical evidence, (2)/ a fiscal parity among states whose developmental starting points are (3)/ incomparable by any accepted standard. (4)
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