Question 1 2.4 / -0
What is the smallest six-digit number that can be formed using all the digits 2, 3, 1, 2, 4, 1?
Solution
The smallest six-digit number that can be formed using all the digits 2, 3, 1, 2, 4 and 1 is 112234.
Question 2 2.4 / -0
Three boys and two girls have a mean weight of 42 kg. If three boys have a mean weight of 45 kg, what is the mean weight of the two girls?
Solution
= 42
Weight of three boys and two girls = 5 x 42 = 210 .......... (i)
Now, average weight of three boys = 45
Total weight of three boys = 45 x 3 = 135
135 + total weight of two girls = 210
Total weight of two girls = 210 - 135 = 75
Average weight of two girls =
= 37.5
Hence, option (1) is correct.
Question 3 2.4 / -0
What is the largest even number that can be formed using all the digits 2, 5, 6, 1, 4, 9 and 8?
Solution
9865412 is the largest even number that can be formed using the given digits. In it, the digits are arranged in order from largest to smallest, and 2 lies at the end for it to make even.
Question 4 2.4 / -0
Choose the option that correctly arranges the following numbers in descending order:
Solution
Following is the correct descending order:9 812 > 68 2 91 > 68 1 29 > 61 9 82 > 618 92
Question 5 2.4 / -0
The sum of two numbers is 523582 and one of them is 9729. What is the second number?
Solution
One number is 9729.
Question 6 2.4 / -0
In a workshop of teachers, there were 20 males and 30 females. The average age of males is 35 years and that of females is 25 years. The average age of both of them together is
Solution
Average age of 20 males = 35 years
Average age of 30 females = 25 years
Average age of both of them together =
=
=
= 29 years
Question 7 2.4 / -0
How many weeks are there in 1 leap year and 26 days?
Solution
Number of days in a leap year = 366
Question 8 2.4 / -0
Write 450 in Roman numerals.
Solution
450 = 400 + 50 = (500 - 100) + 50 = CDL
Question 9 2.4 / -0
Find the value of x from the following equation:
Solution
18 ÷ x + 18 × 18 - 18 = 307
(18 ÷ x) + (18 × 18) - 18 = 307
+ 324 - 18 = 307
+ 306 = 307
= 307 - 306
18 = 1 × x
x = 18
Question 10 2.4 / -0
Arjun slept at 09:15 PM one night and woke up next morning at 06:45 AM. Find the duration of his sleep.
Solution
From 09:15 PM to 12:00 midnight, we have 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Question 11 2.4 / -0
Calculate the rate of interest if a sum of Rs. 800 amounts to Rs. 1280 in 30 years at simple interest?
Solution
P = Rs. 800
T = 30 years
SI for 30 years = 1280 – 800 = Rs. 480
SI =
480 =
R =
= 2%
Question 12 2.4 / -0
Which of the following fractions is the greatest?
Solution
= 0.80
= 0.75
= 0.40
= 0.50
0.80 is the greatest of all.
So,
is the greatest fraction out of the given options.
Question 13 2.4 / -0
Find the value of 15
71 + 72
8 + 7 - 72
7.
Solution
15
71 + 72
8 + 7 - 72
7
= 1065 + 576 + 7 - 504 = 1144
Question 14 2.4 / -0
The number that must be added to 145231 to make it equal to the difference between 564982 and 267661 is
Solution
First, let us calculate the difference between 564982 and 267661 = 564982 - 267661 = 297321
Question 15 2.4 / -0
The largest five-digit number divisible by 19 is
Solution
The largest five-digit number is 99999.
Now, if we divide 99999 by 19, we get 2 as the remainder.
When we subtract 2 from 99999, we get 99997, and it is completely divisible by 19.
Question 16 2.4 / -0
The smallest five-digit number divisible by 28 is
Solution
10000 ÷ 28 = 357 with a remainder 4.
So, 28 - 4 must be added to 10000 to get the smallest number divisible by 28.
10024 is the smallest five-digit number divisible by 28.
Question 17 2.4 / -0
What is the value of 2 +
+
+ 1?
Solution
2 +
+
+ 1
Simplifying the above expression, we get:
2 + 2 + 0.001 + 1 = 5.001
Question 18 2.4 / -0
Which of the following pairs of angles contains complementary angles?
Solution
The angles 64° and 26° are complementary angles because they add up to 90°.
Question 19 2.4 / -0
The area of a square and a rectangle is the same. If the side of the square is 15 cm and the length of the rectangle is 25 cm, then find the perimeter of the rectangle.
Solution
Area of square = 15 × 15 = 225 cm2 2
Question 20 2.4 / -0
Find the perimeter of the given shape.
Solution
Side GF + Side AB = Side DE + Side CI
4 + 10 = ? + 4
? = 10 (Side DE = 10 cm)
Perimeter of figure is sum of all sides at boundary of a figure.
= 10 cm + 12 cm + 4 cm + 3 cm + 10 cm + 6 cm + 4 cm + 9 cm = 58 cm
Question 21 2.4 / -0
How many cubes side 20 cm can be cut out of a cube of side 20 m?
Solution
Side of bigger cube = 20 m
Question 22 2.4 / -0
Find the sum of the number 94867 and the number obtained by interchanging places of 4 and 6?
Solution
The number we get after interchanging places of 4 and 6 is 96847,
Question 23 2.4 / -0
Mrinal leaves home at 3:45 PM one day and reaches his friend's home at 9:15 PM. The next day, he leaves his friend's home at 1:00 PM and reaches his home at 5:00 PM. Calculate the total time taken by him to go to and come back from his friend's home.
Solution
3:45 PM to 9:15 PM = 5 hrs and 30 min
Question 24 2.4 / -0
A dragonfly flies at the speed of 11 cm/sec. It travels a distance of 121 cm before it is caught in a jar. Find the time for which it flies before getting caught.
Solution
Speed = 11 cm/sec
Distance = 121 cm
Time = ?
Using formula triangle,
So, Time =
Plug-in the values,
Time =
Time = 11 sec
Question 25 2.4 / -0
Raman ate two-fifths of a cake. What fraction of the cake was left?
Solution
Fraction of cake Raman ate = 2/5
Whole cake = 1
Fraction of cake left =
=
Question 26 2.4 / -0
If side of a square is doubled, then the area of the square becomes ____________ times the original area.
Solution
Let side of square be x.2 2 = 4x2
Question 27 2.4 / -0
Find the number of tiles needed to cover a plot with length and breadth as 4.45 m and 3.20 m, respectively, if the size of one tile is 20 cm by 20 cm.
Solution
Area of plot = 4.45 × 3.20 m2 2 = 1,42,400 cm2 Area of tile = 20 × 20 = 400 cm2
Question 28 2.4 / -0
Deny wants to put a fence around his garden of length 12 m and breadth 15 m. Find the total cost of fencing at the rate of Rs. 20 per metre.
Solution
Perimeter of garden = 2(l + b) = 2(12 + 15) = 54 m
Question 29 2.4 / -0
A tank contains 250 litres of oil, 176.39 litres of which was used. How much oil was left in the tank?
Solution
Initial quantity of oil = 250 litres
Question 30 2.4 / -0
= ____%
Solution
x 100 = 250%
Question 31 2.4 / -0
Karan bought a motorcycle for Rs. 2,60,000 and paid extra 10% as the cost of insurance. How much in total did he spend to buy that motorcycle?
Solution
Base price = Rs. 2,60,000
Insurance cost = 10% of 2,60,000 =
× 2,60,000 = Rs. 26,000
Total money spent = Rs. 2,60,000 + Rs. 26,000 = Rs. 2,86,000
Question 32 2.4 / -0
64% of m is the same as 16% of 94. What is the value of m?
Solution
of m =
of 94
m =
× 94 ×
m
= 23.5
Question 33 2.4 / -0
Deepak purchased two bikes for a total of Rs. 2,15,000. He sold one for Rs. 97,000 and the other for Rs. 1,07,000. Find the amount of loss he incurred on the sale of the two bikes?
Solution
Cost price of the two bikes = Rs. 2,15,000
Question 34 2.4 / -0
The age of Jatin 5 years ago was
of what his age will be 25 years from now. Find the present age of Jatin.
Solution
Let the present age of Jatin be x.
According to the question:
(x + 25) = (x – 5)
x + 25 = 7(x – 5)
x + 25 = 7x – 35
x – 7x = –35 – 25
–6x = – 60
x = 10
So, the present age of Jatin is 10 years.
Question 35 2.4 / -0
Amar sold a refrigerator for Rs. 15,000 and earned a profit of Rs. 3000. How much did Amar buy the refrigerator for?
Solution
Let CP be Rs. x.
Question 36 2.4 / -0
Sahiba bought 4 diamond bangle sets for Rs. 4,25,000. She sold each one of them for Rs. 1,25,000. Calculate the amount of profit she made.
Solution
CP of four diamond bangle sets = Rs. 4,25,000
Question 37 2.4 / -0
A number, when added to the number 94267, gives another number which is equal to the product of 672 and 269. Find the number added to 94267.
Solution
Let the number to be added be x.
Question 38 2.4 / -0
The least number which is divisible by both 6 and 13 is
Solution
LCM = 78
Question 39 2.4 / -0
Find the sum of 56.02, 56.253, 56.005 and 56.290.
Solution
Given numbers: 56.02, 56.253, 56.005, 56.290
Question 40 2.4 / -0
An electrician is installing tube lights in a building. The building has 68 floors and each floor has 24 rooms. No less than 4 tube lights are to be installed in each room. At least how many tube lights does the electrician need for the whole building?
Solution
Number of floors in the building = 68
Question 41 2.4 / -0
What is the total distance covered by Ram if he runs 3 laps around a rectangular field of length 24 m and breadth 14 m?
Solution
Perimeter = 2(
+ b) = 2(24 + 14) m
= 2(38) m
= 76 m
Total distance covered = 3 × 76 m = 228 m
Question 42 2.4 / -0
How many lines can pass through two given points?
Solution
Only one line can pass through two given points.
Question 43 2.4 / -0
Find the number of small cubes of 100 cm edge that can be cut out from a cube of 5 m edge.
Solution
Side of bigger cube = 5 m
Question 44 2.4 / -0
Round 48526 to the nearest hundred.
Solution
The given number is 48526.
Question 45 2.4 / -0
The decimal representation of 175 kg and 30 g is
Solution
175 kg = 1,75,000 g
Question 46 2.4 / -0
Area of one swimming pool which is in rectangular shape is half of the area of another swimming pool which is in square shape. If the area of squared shape swimming pool is 64 m2 , what would be the breadth of the rectangular shaped swimming pool, provided length of the side of square pool is same as length of rectangular pool?
Solution
It is given that,
(Area of rectangular pool) =
(Area of square pool)
(Length x breadth) =
× 64 m
2 .
Area of square pool = 64 m
2 So area of rectangular pool = 32 m
2 Side of square = 8 m
Also length of rectangle = length of side of square = 8 m
(8 x Breadth) = 32
Breadth =
= 4 m
Question 47 2.4 / -0
A car is moving at a speed of 90 km/hr on a highway. What is the speed of the car in m/s?
Solution
To convert km/hr into m/s, the speed is multiplied by
.
Speed = 90 ×
= 5 × 5 = 25 m/s
Question 48 2.4 / -0
Kavya spends
of her pocket money on books,
of it on sweets and
of it on clothes. If after covering all these expenses, she has Rs. 2400 left with her, then how much money does she spend on clothes?
Solution
Suppose Kavya's pocket money is Rs. x.
Then, money left with her after all the expenses = x -
x
= x -
x
=
=
Now,
= 2400
So, x = Rs. 4500
Therefore, expenditure on clothes = Rs.
× 4500 = Rs. 450
Question 49 2.4 / -0
Figure out the next row of numbers:
14 42 56 19 57 76 24 72 96
Solution
14 42 56 19 57 76 24 72 96
Here, we see the following pattern:
Question 50 2.4 / -0
Vinay has
of a pizza left. He divides it equally among four of his friends. What fraction of pizza does each friend get?
Solution
Fraction of pizza available =
It has to be further divided into 4 equal parts.
So, the fraction of pizza each friend gets =
of
=
Question 51 2.4 / -0
A device which converts chemical energy into electrical energy is called
Solution
In battery, hydrosulphuric acid is used, which further reacts to the electrodes and produces direct current electricity.
Question 52 2.4 / -0
An example of a non-biodegradable material is:
Solution
Materials which cannot be decomposed and remain on earth without any degradation for thousands of years are referred to as non-biodegradable materials. Plastic bags which are less than 50 microns are not suggested for usage. Therefore, plastic bags an example of a non-biodgradable material. So, this is the correct answer.
Question 53 2.4 / -0
What was Mahavira's original name?
Solution
Mahavira, also known as Vardhamana, was the twenty-fourth tirthankara who revived Jainism.
Question 54 2.4 / -0
Chhattisgarh was made by bifurcating which state in the year 2000?
Solution
In the fall 2000, the Government of India, pursuant to legislation passed by Parliament during the summer, created three new states, Chhattisgarh, Uttaranchal and Jharkhand, reconstituting Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, respectively.
Question 55 2.4 / -0
Which of the following instruments is used to detect earthquakes?
Solution
A seismometer is an instrument that measures ground motions, such as caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and explosions. Records of seismic waves (seismograms) allow seismologists to locate and measure the size of events like these, and to map the Earth's internal structure.
Question 56 2.4 / -0
What should be the minimum age of a Member of Parliament?
Solution
Article 84 (b) of Constitution of India provides that the minimum age for becoming a candidate for Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years. Similar provision exists for a candidate to the Legislative Assemblies vide Article 173 (b) of the Constitution.
Question 57 2.4 / -0
Which among the following is a process by which soil is formed?
Solution
Weathering is the breakdown of rocks at the Earth's surface, by the action of rainwater, extremes of temperature, and biological activity. Soil is formed by the process of weathering of rocks.
Question 58 2.4 / -0
The headquarters of ILO is in
Solution
The ILO was founded in 1919, in the wake of a destructive war, to pursue a vision based on the premise that universal, lasting peace can be established only if it is based on social justice. It employs some 2,700 officials from over 150 nations at its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
Question 59 2.4 / -0
Modern non-stick cookware and electric iron has a coating made up of
Solution
Teflon is a type of plastic which is used for the coating on modern non-stick cookware and electric iron. It provides a very smooth surface in which the food does not stick and can be easily cleaned. Therefore, teflon is the correct answer.
Question 60 2.4 / -0
Respiration is the process of
Solution
Respiratory system is involved in the intake and exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between an organism and the environment. In air-breathing vertebrates like human beings, respiration takes place in the respiratory organs called lungs.
Question 61 2.4 / -0
Who made the G. T. Road?
Solution
The Grand Trunk Road was built by Sher Shah Suri, a ruler of the Indian sub-continent, in the 16th century AD.
Question 62 2.4 / -0
In which of the following layers of the atmosphere is ozone gas found?
Solution
Most ozone (about 90%) resides in a layer that begins between 6 and 10 miles (10 and 17 kilometres) above the Earth's surface and extends up to about 30 miles (50 kilometres). This region of the atmosphere is called stratosphere.
Question 63 2.4 / -0
Which of the following parts of plant are the storehouse of energy?
Solution
Plants store their energy in the form of starch, which is a complex carbohydrate that can be broken down into a simple carbohydrate (glucose) for the plant to use for energy. This is usually stored in the leaves, where the process of photosynthesis takes place.
Question 64 2.4 / -0
Which of the following gases acts as a natural plant hormone to speed up ripening in apples and other fruits?
Solution
Ripening is a normal phase in the maturation process of fruits and vegetables. Ethylene is a natural plant hormone associated with growth, development, ripening and aging of many plants. This phytohormone is said to promote ripening in a variety of fruits including bananas, pineapples, tomatoes, mangoes, melons, and papayas. It is produced in varying quantities depending on the type of fruit. But when the concentration of ethylene reaches 0.1-1.0 ppm (parts per million), the ripening process in climacteric fruits is considered irreversible.
Question 65 2.4 / -0
One of the two openings in the nose is
Solution
A nostril is one of the two channels of the nose, from the point where they bifurcate to the external opening.
Question 66 2.4 / -0
What is the audible range of the average human ear?
Solution
This is the correct answer as the average human ear can hear sounds ranging from 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
Question 67 2.4 / -0
Which part of body is affected by jaundice?
Solution
Liver is affected by jaundice.
Question 68 2.4 / -0
Which of the following are the largest and smallest states of India by area, respectively?
Solution
Goa is a state in the Republic of India. It is India's smallest state. It has the second smallest number of people. The total area is 1,430 mi² (3,702 km²).
Question 69 2.4 / -0
Which of the following is not a property of light?
Solution
Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium to propagate. Light is an electromagnetic wave.
Question 70 2.4 / -0
Which of the following components of air is present in the largest amount in the atmosphere?
Solution
The atmosphere contains 78% of nitrogen.
Question 71 2.4 / -0
The United Nations Organisation was established on
Solution
On 24th October, 1945, at the end of World War II, the organisation was established with the aim to prevent future wars.
Question 72 2.4 / -0
The Parliament of India consists of
Solution
The Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body of the Republic of India. It is a bicameral legislature composed of the President of India and the two houses: Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and Lok Sabha (House of the People).
Question 73 2.4 / -0
Louis Pasteur developed a vaccine against which of the following diseases?
Solution
Rabies is an infectious disease of dogs, cats, and other animals, transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected animal.
Question 74 2.4 / -0
Which source of light is called the ultimate source of light?
Solution
Sun is the ultimate source of energy. Plants convert light energy from the sun into chemical energy (food) by the process of photosynthesis. Animals eat plants and use that same chemical energy for all their activities.
Question 75 2.4 / -0
In SONAR, which of the following waves are used?
Solution
SONAR stands for Sound Navigation And Ranging. It is a device which uses ultrasonic waves to measure the distance, direction and speed of underwater objects.
Question 76 2.4 / -0
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Directions: wicked robbers'. They considered the tree to be a 'lucky tree' for them. One day, a group of rich merchants was passing through the village. Seeing the shady, fruit-laden tree, they stopped to take rest. The villagers were very happy to see so many rich people together. They hid behind a rock and watched their activities. The travellers plucked the fruits and started eating them. Just then, a man on a horseback came there. He said to the travellers, "Stop eating these fruits. They are poisonous." Hearing him speak this, the travellers were terrified. One of them said, "Sir, we have already eaten these fruits and we found them very sweet. How do you know that they are poisonous?" The man replied, "A week back, I also rested under the tree. There was another traveller sitting here. He ate these fruits. At that time, I was not hungry but was tired. So, I slept. A few hours later, I woke up and found the traveller dead. Somebody had taken away his money and belongings. I am a doctor. I took his dead body to my clinic and examined it. I found that poison had caused his death. I also have some medicine with me. All of you take this medicine. The effect of the poison will be lessened ." They agreed. The villagers had been watching everything. However, they could not hear anything. So, they went nearer. By that time, the doctor had taken out his axe and started cutting down the tree. From then onwards, the villagers had to work hard for earning their livelihood.
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Why has the tree been referred to as a "lucky tree" in the story?
Solution
The beginning of the story mentions that the villagers were lazy and their easiest way of making money was to loot the travellers who died due to the poisonous fruits of the tree. Thus, it was a 'lucky tree' for the villagers. Option 3 is correct.
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Directions: wicked robbers'. They considered the tree to be a 'lucky tree' for them. One day, a group of rich merchants was passing through the village. Seeing the shady, fruit-laden tree, they stopped to take rest. The villagers were very happy to see so many rich people together. They hid behind a rock and watched their activities. The travellers plucked the fruits and started eating them. Just then, a man on a horseback came there. He said to the travellers, "Stop eating these fruits. They are poisonous." Hearing him speak this, the travellers were terrified. One of them said, "Sir, we have already eaten these fruits and we found them very sweet. How do you know that they are poisonous?" The man replied, "A week back, I also rested under the tree. There was another traveller sitting here. He ate these fruits. At that time, I was not hungry but was tired. So, I slept. A few hours later, I woke up and found the traveller dead. Somebody had taken away his money and belongings. I am a doctor. I took his dead body to my clinic and examined it. I found that poison had caused his death. I also have some medicine with me. All of you take this medicine. The effect of the poison will be lessened ." They agreed. The villagers had been watching everything. However, they could not hear anything. So, they went nearer. By that time, the doctor had taken out his axe and started cutting down the tree. From then onwards, the villagers had to work hard for earning their livelihood.
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Which of the following is similar in meaning to the word 'wicked '?
Solution
'Wicked' means 'evil or morally wrong'. 'Immoral' means 'not conforming to accepted standards of morality' and it fits as a synonym. Option 2 is correct.
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Directions: wicked robbers'. They considered the tree to be a 'lucky tree' for them. One day, a group of rich merchants was passing through the village. Seeing the shady, fruit-laden tree, they stopped to take rest. The villagers were very happy to see so many rich people together. They hid behind a rock and watched their activities. The travellers plucked the fruits and started eating them. Just then, a man on a horseback came there. He said to the travellers, "Stop eating these fruits. They are poisonous." Hearing him speak this, the travellers were terrified. One of them said, "Sir, we have already eaten these fruits and we found them very sweet. How do you know that they are poisonous?" The man replied, "A week back, I also rested under the tree. There was another traveller sitting here. He ate these fruits. At that time, I was not hungry but was tired. So, I slept. A few hours later, I woke up and found the traveller dead. Somebody had taken away his money and belongings. I am a doctor. I took his dead body to my clinic and examined it. I found that poison had caused his death. I also have some medicine with me. All of you take this medicine. The effect of the poison will be lessened ." They agreed. The villagers had been watching everything. However, they could not hear anything. So, they went nearer. By that time, the doctor had taken out his axe and started cutting down the tree. From then onwards, the villagers had to work hard for earning their livelihood.
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Which of the following is opposite in meaning to the word 'lessened' ?
Solution
'Lessened' means 'reduced or decreased'. 'Intensified' means 'to increase or make more intense' and it fits as an antonym in the context. Option 4 is correct.
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Directions: wicked robbers'. They considered the tree to be a 'lucky tree' for them. One day, a group of rich merchants was passing through the village. Seeing the shady, fruit-laden tree, they stopped to take rest. The villagers were very happy to see so many rich people together. They hid behind a rock and watched their activities. The travellers plucked the fruits and started eating them. Just then, a man on a horseback came there. He said to the travellers, "Stop eating these fruits. They are poisonous." Hearing him speak this, the travellers were terrified. One of them said, "Sir, we have already eaten these fruits and we found them very sweet. How do you know that they are poisonous?" The man replied, "A week back, I also rested under the tree. There was another traveller sitting here. He ate these fruits. At that time, I was not hungry but was tired. So, I slept. A few hours later, I woke up and found the traveller dead. Somebody had taken away his money and belongings. I am a doctor. I took his dead body to my clinic and examined it. I found that poison had caused his death. I also have some medicine with me. All of you take this medicine. The effect of the poison will be lessened ." They agreed. The villagers had been watching everything. However, they could not hear anything. So, they went nearer. By that time, the doctor had taken out his axe and started cutting down the tree. From then onwards, the villagers had to work hard for earning their livelihood.
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What was the reason for the villagers' delight?
Solution
According to the story, "One day, a group of rich merchants was passing through the village" and "The villagers were very happy to see so many rich people together". Thus, option 4 is the correct answer.
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Directions: wicked robbers'. They considered the tree to be a 'lucky tree' for them. One day, a group of rich merchants was passing through the village. Seeing the shady, fruit-laden tree, they stopped to take rest. The villagers were very happy to see so many rich people together. They hid behind a rock and watched their activities. The travellers plucked the fruits and started eating them. Just then, a man on a horseback came there. He said to the travellers, "Stop eating these fruits. They are poisonous." Hearing him speak this, the travellers were terrified. One of them said, "Sir, we have already eaten these fruits and we found them very sweet. How do you know that they are poisonous?" The man replied, "A week back, I also rested under the tree. There was another traveller sitting here. He ate these fruits. At that time, I was not hungry but was tired. So, I slept. A few hours later, I woke up and found the traveller dead. Somebody had taken away his money and belongings. I am a doctor. I took his dead body to my clinic and examined it. I found that poison had caused his death. I also have some medicine with me. All of you take this medicine. The effect of the poison will be lessened ." They agreed. The villagers had been watching everything. However, they could not hear anything. So, they went nearer. By that time, the doctor had taken out his axe and started cutting down the tree. From then onwards, the villagers had to work hard for earning their livelihood.
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How did the man on horseback come to know that the fruits were poisonous?
Solution
Answer is found in the following lines: "I am a doctor. I took his dead body to my clinic and examined it. I found that poison had caused his death ." Here, 'his dead body' refers to the fellow traveller's dead body. Option 4 is correct.
Question 81 2.4 / -0
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Directions: wicked robbers'. They considered the tree to be a 'lucky tree' for them. One day, a group of rich merchants was passing through the village. Seeing the shady, fruit-laden tree, they stopped to take rest. The villagers were very happy to see so many rich people together. They hid behind a rock and watched their activities. The travellers plucked the fruits and started eating them. Just then, a man on a horseback came there. He said to the travellers, "Stop eating these fruits. They are poisonous." Hearing him speak this, the travellers were terrified. One of them said, "Sir, we have already eaten these fruits and we found them very sweet. How do you know that they are poisonous?" The man replied, "A week back, I also rested under the tree. There was another traveller sitting here. He ate these fruits. At that time, I was not hungry but was tired. So, I slept. A few hours later, I woke up and found the traveller dead. Somebody had taken away his money and belongings. I am a doctor. I took his dead body to my clinic and examined it. I found that poison had caused his death. I also have some medicine with me. All of you take this medicine. The effect of the poison will be lessened ." They agreed. The villagers had been watching everything. However, they could not hear anything. So, they went nearer. By that time, the doctor had taken out his axe and started cutting down the tree. From then onwards, the villagers had to work hard for earning their livelihood.
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What was the source of income for the villagers?
Solution
According to the story, "The villagers would then take away all their money, jewels and belongings, and share the loot among themselves." Thus, the main source of their income was the loot. The poisonous fruits were the means of income for them. Option 3 is correct.
Question 82 2.4 / -0
Directions:
Solution
The preposition 'between' is used for two entities (indicated by both
Question 83 2.4 / -0
Directions:
Solution
'Not only' is followed by 'but also' as it is a correlative conjunction.
Question 84 2.4 / -0
Directions:
Solution
Given sentence is a type 3 conditional sentence which refers to an unreal past condition and its probable result in the past. These sentences use 'if' with the past perfect tense (had come). Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.
Question 85 2.4 / -0
Directions:
Solution
"He" is a singular pronoun of the subjective case and preceding part of the sentence is in past tense, so "was" is correct.
Question 86 2.4 / -0
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Solution
It matches with the principal clause of the sentence as it is in past tense. Option 4 is incorrect as 'could' makes a statement of ability, while 'would' makes a definite claim.
Question 87 2.4 / -0
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Solution
It is the correct answer as per the sequence of tenses. Simple present goes with future perfect tense in conditionals.
Question 88 2.4 / -0
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Solution
Two activities from the past have been stated. The later activity 'got home' is in simple past. Therefore, the earlier activity in the past will be written in past perfect tense.
Question 89 2.4 / -0
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"Need not" is used to show that something is not necessary, indicating non-obligation. As there is 'plenty of time' it is not necessary to hurry. Hence option (2) is the correct answer.
Question 90 2.4 / -0
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Solution
Correct Answer: Hoard
Question 91 2.4 / -0
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Solution
The phrase 'pay attention' means 'to take notice of; heed'.
Question 92 2.4 / -0
Directions: ____________
Solution
If the main part of the sentence is positive, the question tag is negative. And if the main part of the sentence doesn't have an auxiliary verb, the question tag uses an appropriate form of 'do'. Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.
Question 93 2.4 / -0
Directions:
Solution
If the main part of the sentence is positive, the question tag is negative. And if there is a modal verb (here 'will') in the main part of the sentence, the question tag uses the same modal verb. So, option 2 is the correct answer.
Question 94 2.4 / -0
Directions: ___________
Solution
If the main part of the sentence is negative, the question tag is positive. And if there is a modal verb (here 'will') in the main part of the sentence, the question tag uses the same modal verb.
Question 95 2.4 / -0
Directions: every morning (Q) a client who swore (R) for the past four years (S) she had a headache
Solution
I once had a client who swore she had a headache every morning for the past four years.
Question 96 2.4 / -0
Directions: finished his lunch (Q) hardly (R) at the door (S) when someone knocked
Solution
He had hardly finished his lunch when someone knocked at the door.
Question 97 2.4 / -0
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Solution
Question 98 2.4 / -0
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Solution
The correct spelling is 'ingredient', which means a component part or element of something.
Question 99 2.4 / -0
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Solution
The plural of 'sparrow' is 'sparrows'; similarly, the plural of 'goose' is 'geese'.
Question 100 2.4 / -0
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The plural of 'pot' is 'pots'; similarly, the plural of 'knife' is 'knives'.
Question 101 2.4 / -0
Directions:
Solution
The pattern is as follows:
Question 102 2.4 / -0
Directions:
Solution
The pattern is as follows:
Question 103 2.4 / -0
Directions:
Solution
The pattern is:
Question 104 2.4 / -0
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Solution
Here, 5 x 26 = 130.
Question 105 2.4 / -0
Directions:
Solution
Here,
= 8
Similarly,
= 0.1
Question 106 2.4 / -0
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Solution
The relation is n : (n + 4).
Question 107 2.4 / -0
Directions:
Solution
The relation is n : 6n.
Question 108 2.4 / -0
Directions: In the following question, there is a certain relationship between two given words on each side of : :. Find the missing word, which has the same relationship with the other word as that between words of the other pair.
Solution
'Good' is the opposite of 'bad' just as a roof is totally opposite to a floor. Thus, answer option (2) is correct.
Question 109 2.4 / -0
Directions :
Solution
All except book are used for writing.
Question 110 2.4 / -0
Directions:
Solution
Spider cannot fly, whereas the others can.
Question 111 2.4 / -0
Find the odd one out.
Solution
Except dog, the rest of the options belong to the same biological family.
Question 112 2.4 / -0
Arrange the following words in the order as they come in dictionary and find the word that comes first.
Solution
According to the correct alphabetical order:
Question 113 2.4 / -0
Directions: In this question, a figure marked 'X' is followed by four figures (A), (B), (C) and (D), which show the possible water images of figure 'X'. Choose the one out of these four figures that shows the correct water image of figure 'X'.
Question 114 2.4 / -0
Directions: In the following question, you are given a combination of letters and numbers followed by four alternatives (1), (2), (3) and (4). Choose the alternative which most closely resembles the water image of the given combination.
Question 115 2.4 / -0
Which of the following diagrams correctly represents the relationship between the three sets?
Solution
Delhi is a part of India. India and Sri Lanka are two different countries.
Question 116 2.4 / -0
Directions: Answer the question on the basis of the given figures that denote a set of classes. Pick out the figure that best denotes the given group.
Train, Hospital, School
Solution
Train, hospital and school are all different from each other.
So figure A is best denotes the given group.
Question 117 2.4 / -0
Directions: This problem consists of four 'Question Figures' followed by four 'Answer Figures' (A, B, C and D). Select the Answer Figure which continues the same pattern as established by the Question Figures.
Solution
The pattern starts with two arrows at the extreme right being inverted vertically. Then, the arrow at the extreme right goes back upright and the arrow to the left of second-last arrow is inverted. The sequence continues like this. Thus, the pattern moves from right to left.
Question 118 2.4 / -0
How many triangles are there in the given figure?
Solution
The total number of triangles in the given image = 1 + 4 = 5
Question 119 2.4 / -0
Raju's wife is the sister of Rakesh's son. How is Raju related to Rakesh?
Solution
Raju's wife is the daughter of Rakesh. Hence, Raju is the son-in-law of Rakesh.
Question 120 2.4 / -0
Pointing towards a man in a photograph, Asha said, "His mother's only daughter is my mother." How is Asha related to the man?
Solution
Asha's mother's mother is the man's mother. Asha's mother is the man's sister. So, Asha is the man's niece.
Question 121 2.4 / -0
Among four books, Book 1 is twice as heavy as Book 2. Book 3's weight is half of Book 2's weight. Book 4 weighs 60 grams more than Book 2, but 60 grams less than Book 1. Which book is the heaviest?
Solution
Let weight of book 3 be W gm.
Question 122 2.4 / -0
The names of Hitesh, Sunny, Vicky, Nitin and Bharat are written in ascending order of their heights, starting from the top. Hitesh is placed third. Bharat is placed between Nitin and Hitesh, while Nitin is not written at the bottom. Who is the shortest among them?
Solution
1 Nitin 2 Bharat 3 Hitesh 4 Sunny /Vicky 5 Vicky/Sunny
Nitin is the shortest among them.
Question 123 2.4 / -0
If + means -, - means ×, × means / and / means +, then 15 × 3/15 + 5 - 2 = ?
Solution
Given equation: 15
+ 5 - 2
Now, using the appropriate mathematical operations, we get
15
+ 5 - 2
=
+ 15 - 5
2
= 5 + 15 - 5
2
= 5 + 15 - 10
= 10
Question 124 2.4 / -0
Mona traveled 3 km southwards. Then, she turned right and traveled 5 km. Then again, she turned right and traveled 7 km. In which direction is she facing now?
Solution
She is facing in North direction now.
Question 125 2.4 / -0
Akshey starts from his school facing West and walks 50 m straight. He then takes a right and walks 50 m. Further, he takes a left turn and walks 20 m. In which direction is Akshey now from the starting point?
Solution
Akshey is now in the North–West direction.
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