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What does the idiom 'call it a day' mean?

  • To take a short break
  • To work extra hours
  • To start work immediately
  • To stop work for the day (correct)
  • What is the meaning of the word 'alert'?

  • Smart
  • Inactive
  • Vigilant (correct)
  • Dull
  • What does the idiom 'dog in the manger' mean?

  • Someone who cancels plans for others
  • Someone who is loyal and committed
  • Someone who prevents others from using something (correct)
  • Someone who checks the credibility of a plan
  • What is the correct synonym for the word 'parade'?

    <p>Procession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the incorrect spelling in the sentence 'The Chinese are believed to have a longer history than that of any other civilisation in the wolrd'?

    <p>Wolrd</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct spelling of the underlined word in the sentence 'It was a privvilege to receive the award from the President'?

    <p>Privilege</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct substitution for the underlined segment in the sentence 'The housing loan taken by Ramesh effected his daily expenses adversely'?

    <p>by Ramesh affected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the sentence 'The technicians who were repairing the broken elevator called it a day'?

    <p>They stopped work for the day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle for identifying the odd one out in the given letter clusters?

    <p>A unique property of the letter cluster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key to finding the mirror image of the given figure?

    <p>Reflecting the figure across the mirror line MN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the logical relationship between the numbers 92 and 23?

    <p>Subtraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the conclusion that logically follows from the given statements about houses, trees, and stones?

    <p>Some stones are trees and all houses are rocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct approach to solving the equation 15 × 5 − 75 + (300 ÷ 6) + 3 × 19 = 115?

    <p>Interchange numbers, not digits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the property shared by the correct answers of questions 14 and 17?

    <p>They are both numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common thread among the letter clusters EFINU, BCFKR, JKNSZ, and HIMQX?

    <p>They all have a unique property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the underlying logic in the relationship between 92 and 23, and 136 and 34?

    <p>Subtraction of a fixed number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If P can finish a work in x days, how many days will Q take to finish the work?

    <p>2x days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a person reaches his destination 30 minutes late at a speed of 3 km/h, how late will he reach if his speed is 2 km/h?

    <p>60 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sum of the digits of the two-digit number that increases by 27 when the digits are reversed?

    <p>9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the number of valid votes that candidate B gets in an election where A gets 63% of the total valid votes and 20% of the total votes were declared invalid?

    <p>3,560</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ratio of the work done by P to the work done by Q in one day?

    <p>2 : 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the speed of the person (in km/h) when he reaches his destination on time?

    <p>3.75</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum distance (in units) between the centres of the two circles?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of votes polled in an election where A gets 63% of the total valid votes and 20% of the total votes were declared invalid?

    <p>8,750</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Microsoft Word, what other method can be used to move around a table?

    <p>Using the Tab key or double-clicking on the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Fundamental Right is available for Indians as well as foreigners?

    <p>Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    National Sports Day is celebrated on the birthday of which hockey player?

    <p>Major Dhyan Chand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration of an International hockey match?

    <p>60 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which state is the Sanchi Stupa UNESCO World Heritage site located?

    <p>Madhya Pradesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a method to move around a table in Microsoft Word?

    <p>Pressing the 'Shift' key and clicking on the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year was the National Human Rights Commission established in India?

    <p>1993</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which constellation of the northern sky is easily recognised by a group of five bright stars forming a slightly irregular ‘W’?

    <p>Cassiopeia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following teams won the Indian Super League 2022-23?

    <p>Mumbai City FC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In MS Word, which icon is commonly used to save the current document?

    <p>The floppy disk icon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the renowned Bhatkhande music institute located?

    <p>Lucknow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a public good?

    <p>Defense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which revolutionary organisation was established at Feroz Shah Kotla in New Delhi in 1928?

    <p>Hindustan Socialist Republican Association</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about Akbar are true?

    <p>All 1, 2, and 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Idioms and Synonyms

    • "Call it a day" means to stop work for the day
    • "Parade" can be a synonym for "procession"
    • "Alert" can be a synonym for "vigilant"
    • "Dog in the manger" is an idiom that means to prevent others from using something even if you don't need it yourself

    Grammar and Vocabulary

    • "Effect" and "affect" have different meanings
    • "Civilisation" is the correct spelling
    • "Privilege" is the correct spelling
    • "Wolrd" is a misspelling of "world"

    Logical Reasoning

    • 92 is related to 23, and 136 is related to 34, following a certain logic
    • 224 is related to 52, following the same logic
    • All houses are trees, all trees are stones, and all stones are rocks
    • Some stones are trees, and all houses are rocks

    Mathematics

    • To finish a work, P takes half of the number of days required by Q to finish it
    • If they together can finish the work in 36 days, then in how many days Q alone can finish the work
    • A person reaches his destination 30 minutes late, if his speed is 3 km/h, and reaches 30 minutes before time if his speed is 4 km/h
    • The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 9, and if the digits are reversed, then the number is increased by 27

    General Knowledge

    • The renowned Bhatkhande music institute is located in Lucknow
    • The National Human Rights Commission was established in India in 1993
    • A carbohydrate that does not fit into the definition is Sucrose
    • In MS Word, the floppy disk icon is commonly used to save the current document
    • The Indian Super League 2022-23 was won by Mumbai City FC
    • Defense is an example of a public good
    • The constellation of the northern sky easily recognised by a group of five bright stars forming a slightly irregular ‘W’ is called Cassiopeia

    Computer Applications

    • In Microsoft Word, the Tab key or double-clicking on the cell can be used to move around a table
    • The Mansabdari system was introduced by Akbar
    • The state of Bijapur was defeated and merged in Akbar's empire
    • Fatehpur Sikri was made the capital by Akbar

    History and Culture

    • Akbar made Fatehpur Sikri his capital
    • The revolutionary organisation was established at Feroz Shah Kotla in New Delhi in 1928
    • National Sports Day is celebrated on the birthday of Major Dhyan Chand
    • The duration of an international hockey match is 60 minutes
    • The Sanchi Stupa UNESCO world heritage site is located in Madhya Pradesh

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