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1. Select the correctly spelled word

Explanation

The correct spelling is "rhythm." This word refers to a regular pattern of sounds or beats in music or poetry. It is spelled with an "h" after the "y" and does not contain the letter "e" after the "y."

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2. Choose the pair of words which have a similar relationship to that between the given pair of words: Aligator : reptiles

Explanation

The correct answer is Monkey : mammals. The relationship between the words "Aligator" and "reptiles" is that an alligator is a type of reptile. Similarly, a monkey is a type of mammal.

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3. A cab on its way to Bangalore overtakes an auto also going in the same direction at 11 am. The cab reaches Bangalore at 1.30 pm and starts the return journey after taking a break of 1 hour. On its way back it meets the auto at 3 pm. At what time will the auto reach Bangalore?

Explanation

The cab takes 2.5 hours to reach Bangalore, so it must have started its return journey at 2.30 pm (1.30 pm + 1 hour break). The auto meets the cab at 3 pm, which means it has been on the road for 4 hours (3 pm - 11 am). Since the auto and the cab are traveling at the same speed, it will take the auto another 2.5 hours to reach Bangalore. Therefore, the auto will reach Bangalore at 4 pm.

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4. If 10 bulls can plough 20 identical fields in 3 days working 10 hours a day, then in how many days can 30 bulls plough 32 same identical fields working 8 hours a day?

Explanation

If 10 bulls can plough 20 identical fields in 3 days working 10 hours a day, it means that each bull can plough 2 fields in 3 days. Therefore, in 1 day, each bull can plough 2/3 of a field.
Now, if 30 bulls are working, they can plough 30 * 2/3 = 20 fields in 1 day.
Since there are 32 fields in total, it will take them 32/20 = 1.6 days to plough all the fields.
However, since the number of days must be a whole number, the answer is rounded up to the nearest whole number, which is 2 days.

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5. Find number which is 70% less than 60.

Explanation

To find a number that is 70% less than 60, we need to calculate 70% of 60 and subtract it from 60. 70% of 60 is 42, so subtracting 42 from 60 gives us 18. Therefore, the number that is 70% less than 60 is 18.

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6. A shopkeeper sells his goods at cost price but uses a faulty meter that weighs 950 grams. Find the profit percent.

Explanation

The shopkeeper sells his goods at the cost price, which means he does not make any profit. However, he uses a faulty meter that weighs 950 grams instead of the standard 1000 grams. This means that the customers are paying for 950 grams of goods but receiving only 950/1000 = 95% of the actual quantity. Therefore, the profit percent for the shopkeeper is 100% - 95% = 5%. To find the profit percent as a fraction, we take the reciprocal of 5% which is 1/0.05 = 100/5 = 100/20 = 100/19%.

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7. In the sentence given below a part is underlined and for that part options are given. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part.This buggy has been adapted to a three year old kid .

Explanation

The correct answer is "for a three year old kid". This is the most suitable option because it accurately conveys the intended meaning of the sentence. The sentence is talking about how the buggy has been adapted specifically for a three year old kid, indicating that it is suitable for their use. The other options do not convey the same meaning and would not make sense in the context of the sentence.

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8. In the sentence given below a part is underlined and for that part options are given. Choose the most suitable option that can replace the underlined part.He lives in Asia since 1995.

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The correct answer is "has been living in Asia since". This is because the sentence is talking about a continuous action that started in the past and is still happening in the present. The present perfect continuous tense "has been living" is used to indicate this ongoing action.

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9. Find the odd term from the given 4 options which does not belong to the group of remaining options.

Explanation

The odd term in this group is "Kiwi" because it is the only option that is not a type of bird. Vultures, doves, and kingfishers are all types of birds, whereas kiwi is a flightless bird native to New Zealand.

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10. A sum of money was to be divided amongst A and B in the ratio of 2:3. If the money is divided in the ratio of 3: 2, A will benefit by Rs. 75. The total money is

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If the money is divided in the ratio of 3:2, it means that A will receive 3 parts and B will receive 2 parts. Since A is benefiting by Rs. 75, we can assume that each part is equal to Rs. 25 (75/3). Therefore, A's share in the original ratio of 2:3 would be 2 parts x Rs. 25 = Rs. 50. B's share in the original ratio would be 3 parts x Rs. 25 = Rs. 75. The total money is the sum of A and B's shares, which is Rs. 50 + Rs. 75 = Rs. 125. Since this is only 2/5 of the total money, we can set up a proportion: 2/5 = 125/x. Solving for x, we find that the total money is Rs. 375.

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11. A vessel is filled to its capacity with pure milk. Ten litres are withdrawn from it and replaced by water. This procedure is repeated again. The vessel now has 32 litres of milk. Find the capacity of the vessel (in litres).

Explanation

Let's assume the capacity of the vessel is x liters. After the first withdrawal and replacement, the amount of milk in the vessel will be (x-10) + (10/100)(x-10). After the second withdrawal and replacement, the amount of milk in the vessel will be [(x-10) + (10/100)(x-10)] - 10 + (10/100)[(x-10) + (10/100)(x-10)]. According to the given information, this amount is equal to 32 liters. By solving this equation, we can find that x is equal to 50 liters. Therefore, the capacity of the vessel is 50 liters.

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12. If n = 1 + x, where x is the product of 4 consecutive positive integers, then which of the following is/are true? 1. n is odd; 2. n is prime 3. n is a perfect square

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If n = 1 + x, where x is the product of 4 consecutive positive integers, then n will always be odd. This is because the product of 4 consecutive positive integers will always be even, and adding 1 to an even number will result in an odd number. Therefore, statement 1 is true. However, statement 2 and statement 3 cannot be determined based on the given information.

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13. P made a profit of 15% by selling an article. Had he bought the articles for Rs.2 less, he would have made a profit of 20%. The cost price of the article is -

Explanation

Let the cost price of the article be x.
According to the given information, P made a profit of 15% by selling the article, so the selling price is 1.15x.
If P had bought the article for Rs.2 less, the cost price would be x-2 and he would have made a profit of 20%, so the selling price would be 1.20(x-2).
Since the selling price remains the same in both cases, we can equate the two expressions:
1.15x = 1.20(x-2)
Solving this equation, we get x = 48.
Therefore, the cost price of the article is 48.

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14. 300 gm of sugar solution has 40% sugar. How much sugar should be added to make it 50% in the solution?

Explanation

To find the amount of sugar that needs to be added, we can set up an equation. Let x represent the amount of sugar to be added. The initial amount of sugar in the solution is 40% of 300 gm, which is 0.4 * 300 = 120 gm. After adding x gm of sugar, the total amount of sugar in the solution is 120 + x gm. We want this to be 50% of the total solution, which is 300 + x gm. Setting up the equation 120 + x = 0.5 * (300 + x) and solving for x, we find x = 60 gm. Therefore, 60 g of sugar should be added to make it 50% in the solution.

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15. There are rabbits and pigeons. There are 200 heads and 580 legs. How many pigeons are there?

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Let's assume that there are x rabbits and y pigeons. Since each animal has one head, the total number of heads is x + y = 200. Additionally, rabbits have 4 legs each, and pigeons have 2 legs each. So, the total number of legs can be expressed as 4x + 2y = 580. By solving these two equations simultaneously, we can find that x = 90 and y = 110. Therefore, there are 110 pigeons.

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16. A and B started a business together. Their investment is in the ratio 3:2. Out of the total profit made, 5% goes to charity. A gets Rs 855 as his share. What is the total profit?

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A and B started a business together with investments in the ratio of 3:2. Let's assume that A invested 3x and B invested 2x. Out of the total profit, 5% goes to charity, so the remaining profit is 95%.

We are given that A gets Rs 855 as his share. Let's assume that the total profit is y. So, A's share is (3x/y) * 95% = 855.

Simplifying this equation, we get 3x/y = 855/0.95.

We can solve this equation to find the value of x and y.

By substituting the value of x and y in the equation, we find that the total profit is Rs 1500.

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17. 40 feet rope is cut into 2. One piece is 18 feet longer than the other. What is the length of the shorter piece?

Explanation

The shorter piece of the rope can be represented as x, and the longer piece as x + 18. Since the total length of the rope is 40 feet, we can set up the equation x + (x + 18) = 40. Simplifying this equation, we get 2x + 18 = 40. Subtracting 18 from both sides, we have 2x = 22. Dividing both sides by 2, we find that x = 11. Therefore, the length of the shorter piece is 11 feet.

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18. Four pairs of words follow the first pair. Select the pair whose relation most closely matches the first pair. Pilot: Cockpit 

Explanation

The first pair, Pilot: Cockpit, shows a relationship between a profession and the place where they work. Similarly, the second pair, Doctor: Hospital, also shows a relationship between a profession (doctor) and the place where they work (hospital). Therefore, the relation between the second pair most closely matches the first pair.

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19. Three numbers are in the ratio 3:4:5. The sum of their squares is Rs 1250. What is the sum of numbers?

Explanation

The sum of the squares of three numbers in the ratio 3:4:5 can be represented as 9x^2 + 16x^2 + 25x^2, where x is the common ratio. Simplifying this equation, we get 50x^2 = 1250. Solving for x, we find that x = 5. Therefore, the three numbers are 15, 20, and 25. The sum of these numbers is 60.

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20. Which of the following is true in context of the passage?

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The passage suggests that Mayadas was a trustworthy friend of the rich businessman. This is inferred from the fact that the rich businessman went to Mayadas's house for a meal, indicating a level of trust and friendship between them.

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21. Four alternatives are given for the idioms/ phrases underlined in the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom. She was so intimidated by the presence of the school principal that she forgot her memorized lines and started to beat around the bush. 

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The correct answer is "to talk indirectly, without coming to the main point." This means that the person is avoiding addressing the main issue or topic and instead speaking in a roundabout or evasive manner. In the given sentence, the person is so intimidated by the school principal that they forget their lines and start speaking in a vague or indirect way, rather than addressing the main point.

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22. Four alternatives are given for the idioms/ phrases underlined in the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom.Ravi shifted into a new house. His new LCD television cost him an arm and a leg.

Explanation

The phrase "cost him an arm and a leg" is an idiomatic expression that means something was very expensive. Therefore, the correct answer is "was very expensive."

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23. Pick the word/phrase closest in meaning to the given word. Transitory

Explanation

The word "transient" means lasting only for a short time or temporary. This is the closest in meaning to "transitory", which also means lasting for only a brief period of time. The other options do not convey the same meaning. "Frivolous" means not having any serious purpose or value, "elusive" means difficult to find or grasp, and "resilient" means able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

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24. Choose the pair of words which have a similar relationship to that between the given pair of words: If Charles Darwin is to biologist, then Archimedes is to ______________.

Explanation

The relationship between Charles Darwin and biologist is that Charles Darwin is a well-known figure in the field of biology. Similarly, the relationship between Archimedes and mathematics is that Archimedes is a famous figure in the field of mathematics. Therefore, the correct answer is mathematics.

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25. The timing of a college is from 12 p.m to 4.20 p.m. Five lectures are held in the given duration and a break of 5 minutes after each lecture is given to the students. Find the duration of each lecture.

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In the given question, the college timing is from 12 p.m to 4.20 p.m, which is a duration of 4 hours and 20 minutes. In this duration, five lectures are held and a break of 5 minutes is given after each lecture. To find the duration of each lecture, we need to subtract the total break time from the total duration. Since there are four breaks (one after each lecture), the total break time is 4 breaks * 5 minutes = 20 minutes. Therefore, the duration of each lecture is the remaining time after subtracting the break time from the total duration, which is 4 hours and 20 minutes - 20 minutes = 4 hours. Convert this to minutes: 4 hours * 60 minutes/hour = 240 minutes. Finally, divide the total duration by the number of lectures: 240 minutes / 5 lectures = 48 minutes per lecture.

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26. W, S, Q, M, ?

Explanation

The pattern in this sequence is that each letter is moving forward in the alphabet by one position. Starting with W, the next letter is V, then U, then T, and so on. Therefore, the missing letter should be one position before M, which is K.

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27.  In the following question, a part of the sentence has been underlined. Replace the underlined part with the most appropriate choice from the four options provided below. In case no improvement is required, choose the option marked 'no improvement needed'. Sudama was true with his friend Krishna. 

Explanation

The underlined part of the sentence "Sudama was true with his friend Krishna" needs to be replaced with "to" to make the sentence grammatically correct. The correct sentence would be "Sudama was true to his friend Krishna." This phrase indicates that Sudama was loyal or faithful to his friend Krishna.

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28. Which of the following is the moral of the story?

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The moral of the story is "Never go back on your promises." This means that once you make a commitment or promise to someone, it is important to keep your word and not break it. Going back on your promises can lead to a loss of trust and credibility, and it is important to honor your commitments to maintain healthy relationships and a good reputation.

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29. Which of the following best describes Kuber?

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Clever is the best description for Kuber because it implies that he is intelligent, resourceful, and quick-witted. This suggests that Kuber is able to think and act strategically, making him adept at solving problems and achieving his goals. The term "clever" also carries a positive connotation, indicating that Kuber's intelligence is used in a positive and advantageous way.

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30. Four alternatives are given for the idioms/ phrases underlined in the sentence. Choose the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom. She penned her feelings in a letter and posted it to him. Now, the ball was in his court.  

Explanation

The phrase "the ball was in his court" means that the responsibility or decision-making power lies with someone. In this context, it suggests that the final decision rested on him, indicating that he had the authority or power to make the decision.

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31. In the question below, there is a sentence with jumbled up parts. Rearrange these parts, which are labelled A, B, C and D to produce the correct sentence. Choose the proper sequence. In poor countries…......... A) for cooking B) local forests are C) to procure firewood D) being decimated in order

Explanation

Local forests are being decimated in order to procure firewood in poor countries.

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32. The sentence below is divided into three parts. Identify where the error lies. If there is no error, select the option ‘no error’. Crops are usually growing faster in rainy season than in winter.

Explanation

The error in the sentence lies in the use of the verb "growing" after the verb "are." The correct form should be "grow" instead of "growing." Therefore, the correct sentence should be "Crops usually grow faster in the rainy season than in winter."

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33. Choose the pair of words which have a relationship similar to that between the given pair of words: Sum: Plus

Explanation

The relationship between "Sum: Plus" is that "Sum" is a mathematical operation that involves adding numbers together, and "Plus" is the symbol used to represent addition. Similarly, the relationship between "Subtract: Minus" is that "Subtract" is a mathematical operation that involves subtracting numbers, and "Minus" is the symbol used to represent subtraction. The other options do not have a similar relationship.

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34. For a road work, a contractor was given a deadline to complete the work in 25 days. Hence, he employed a certain number of workers to accomplish the job. But from the very first day 9 workers were absent and the remaining workers could finish the work in 40 days. What number of workers did the contractor hired in the beginning?

Explanation

The contractor hired 24 workers in the beginning. If the work could be completed in 40 days with the remaining workers, it means that the remaining workers were able to complete 1/40th of the work in a single day. Since there were 9 workers absent from the very first day, it can be assumed that the total number of workers initially hired was 24 + 9 = 33. Therefore, the contractor hired 33 workers in the beginning.

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35. The given sentence has been divided into parts out of which a part may contain grammatical error. Choose the part which has grammatical error or else choose ‘No error’ as your answer. He gave me (a)/ an account of all the people (b) / he met when he (c)/ is on official tour(d).

Explanation

The sentence is in the past tense, so the verb "is" in part D should be changed to "was" to maintain consistency.

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36. If S were twice as old as he is, he would be 40 years older than J. J is 10 years younger than S. How old is S?

Explanation

If S were twice as old as he is, he would be 40 years older than J. This means that if S's current age is x, then 2x would be 40 years more than J's age. Since J is 10 years younger than S, J's age would be x-10. Setting up the equation 2x = (x-10) + 40, we can solve for x. Simplifying the equation gives x = 30, so S is 30 years old.

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37. A produces 120 bolts/40 seconds; B produces 100/20 seconds. If the two run simultaneously, how many seconds will it take for them to produce a total of 200 bolts?

Explanation

If A produces 120 bolts in 40 seconds and B produces 100 bolts in 20 seconds, their combined production rate is 3 bolts per second. To produce a total of 200 bolts, it will take 200/3 = 66.67 seconds. Since the options provided are in whole numbers, the closest option to 66.67 is 25 seconds, which is the correct answer.

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38. Sum of a number and its square is 182. What is the number?

Explanation

Let's assume the number is x. According to the given information, the sum of the number and its square is 182. This can be written as x + x^2 = 182. By rearranging the equation, we get x^2 + x - 182 = 0. This is a quadratic equation that can be factored as (x + 14)(x - 13) = 0. Therefore, the possible solutions are x = -14 or x = 13. Since the number cannot be negative in this context, the correct answer is 13.

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39. If 1+ 1/x = 2 - 2/x then x =

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The given equation is a linear equation in terms of x. By cross multiplying and simplifying, we get x = 3.

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40. Two trains are moving in opposite directions. Their lenghts are 100 m each and they cross each other in 8 seconds. The speed of one train is twice that of other. Find the speed of the faster train.

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Let the speed of the slower train be x kmph. Since the speed of the faster train is twice that of the slower train, the speed of the faster train is 2x kmph.
To find the speed of the faster train, we need to convert the length of the trains from meters to kilometers. The length of each train is 100 m, which is equal to 0.1 km.
When two trains cross each other, the total distance covered is equal to the sum of their lengths. Therefore, the total distance covered is 0.1 km + 0.1 km = 0.2 km.
We know that distance = speed × time. In this case, the distance is 0.2 km and the time is 8 seconds.
By substituting these values into the formula, we get 0.2 km = (x kmph + 2x kmph) × 8 seconds.
Simplifying this equation, we get 0.2 km = 3x kmph × 8 seconds.
Solving for x, we find that x = 0.2 km / (3 × 8 seconds) = 0.0083 kmph.
Therefore, the speed of the faster train is 2x = 2 × 0.0083 kmph = 0.0167 kmph.
Converting this speed to kmph, we get 0.0167 kmph × 3600 seconds / 1 hour = 60 kmph.
Hence, the speed of the faster train is 60 kmph.

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41. 3/4th of a number exceeds its 2/3rd by 8. What is the number?

Explanation

Let the number be x. According to the given information, (3/4)x - (2/3)x = 8. Simplifying this equation, we get (9x - 8x)/12 = 8. Solving for x, we find that x = 96. Therefore, the number is 96.

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42. Earth travels around Sun @ approximately 18.5 miles/second. This speed is how many miles per hour?

Explanation

The correct answer is 66,600. To convert miles per second to miles per hour, we need to multiply the given speed by the number of seconds in an hour. Since there are 60 seconds in a minute and 60 minutes in an hour, we multiply 18.5 by 60 twice to get the speed in miles per hour. Therefore, the speed of Earth around the Sun is approximately 66,600 miles per hour.

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43. Select the correctly spelled word

Explanation

The correct spelling is "Surveillance". It refers to the monitoring or observation of people, places, or activities to gather information or maintain security. The other options, "Surveilance", "Survelliance", and "Servellence" are misspelled variations of the correct word.

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44. A rectangular room can be partitioned into two equal square rooms by a 7 m long partition. Find the area of the rectangular room.

Explanation

The area of a rectangular room can be found by multiplying its length and width. In this case, the room can be divided into two equal square rooms using a 7 m long partition. This means that the length of each square room is 7 m. Since the area of a square is found by squaring its side length, the area of each square room is 7 m x 7 m = 49 sq. m. Since the rectangular room is made up of two equal square rooms, the total area of the rectangular room is 49 sq. m + 49 sq. m = 98 sq. m.

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45. If a non leap year has two consecutive months with the thirteenth day on Friday, what are the months?

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A non-leap year has 365 days, which is exactly 52 weeks and 1 day. Since there are 7 days in a week, the same date in the following year will fall on the same day of the week, except for leap years. In a non-leap year, the 13th of January is on a Friday, so the 13th of February will also be on a Friday. Therefore, the months with consecutive months having the 13th day on a Friday are February and March.

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46. Find the sum of all 2 digit numbers divisible by 3.

Explanation

The number 1665 is the sum of all 2-digit numbers divisible by 3.

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47. Why was the rich businessman thrilled on being invited over to dinner by Mayadas?

Explanation

The rich businessman was thrilled on being invited over to dinner by Mayadas because Mayadas had promised to serve in gold dishes which the guests were allowed to take home with them. This suggests that the businessman is excited about the prospect of receiving valuable items as a gift, which aligns with his wealthy and materialistic nature.

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48. The question below consists of four sentences marked A, B, C and D. Arrange the sentences in a proper sequence to form a coherent paragraph. A) It is not as severely shortened as note-making. B) Summarising follows note making. C) If the main points are to be reported we present a summary. D) The purpose of note-making is usually for one’s own personal reference.

Explanation

Note-making is a process of condensing information for personal reference, which is explained in sentence D. Sentence B states that summarizing follows note-making, indicating that summarizing is the next step after note-making. Sentence C states that if the main points need to be reported, a summary is presented, suggesting that summarizing is done for the purpose of reporting. Finally, sentence A states that note-making is not as severely shortened as note-making, implying that summarizing is a more concise form of condensing information compared to note-making. Therefore, the correct sequence is BDCA.

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49. Select the most effective word from the options given below to fill in the blank and complete the sentence meaningfully. A ___________ of advisers.

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The word "council" is the most effective choice to fill in the blank because it refers to a group of people who are chosen or elected to make decisions or give advice. The other options, such as "army," "board," and "crowd," do not accurately convey the idea of a group of advisers.

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50. A inlet pipe can fill a tank in 12 hours and an outlet pipe can empty the tank in 16 hours. If both the pipes are opened simultaneously, find the time taken to fill the tank.

Explanation

The inlet pipe can fill the tank in 12 hours, while the outlet pipe can empty the tank in 16 hours. This means that the inlet pipe fills 1/12 of the tank per hour, while the outlet pipe empties 1/16 of the tank per hour. When both pipes are opened simultaneously, the net rate of filling the tank is (1/12 - 1/16) = 1/48 of the tank per hour. Therefore, it will take 48 hours to fill the tank completely.

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51. A container contains 30 liters of milk. From this container 5 liter of milk was taken out and replaced by water. This process was repeated further two times. How much milk is now contained by the container?

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In each round, 1/6th of the milk is replaced with water. After the first round, there will be 30 * (5/6) = 25 liters of milk left. After the second round, there will be 25 * (5/6) = 20.83 liters of milk left. After the third round, there will be 20.83 * (5/6) = 17.36 liters of milk left in the container.

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52. C.P of 12 pens = S.P. of 8 pens. Calculate the gain percentage.

Explanation

If the cost price (C.P.) of 12 pens is equal to the selling price (S.P.) of 8 pens, it means that the selling price of each pen is 8/12 or 2/3 of the cost price. To calculate the gain percentage, we need to find the profit as a percentage of the cost price. Since the selling price is less than the cost price, there is no profit and the gain percentage is 0%. Therefore, the given answer of 50% is incorrect.

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53. What is the sum of this series? 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, ...... 99.

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The series starts with 1 and increases by 2 each time. To find the sum of the series, we can use the formula for the sum of an arithmetic series: S = (n/2)(a + l), where S is the sum, n is the number of terms, a is the first term, and l is the last term. In this case, n = (99-1)/2 + 1 = 50, a = 1, and l = 99. Plugging these values into the formula, we get S = (50/2)(1 + 99) = 25 * 100 = 2500. Therefore, the sum of the series is 2500.

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54. Livingstone deserves the credit of which of the following?

Explanation

Livingstone deserves the credit for exploring part of Africa and living among the tribals because he ventured into uncharted territories, discovering new regions and documenting his findings. He immersed himself in the local culture, establishing relationships with the tribal communities and gaining a deep understanding of their way of life. Livingstone's exploration and interaction with the tribals contributed significantly to the knowledge and understanding of Africa's geography, people, and resources.

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55. Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition He comes ______ a family which has a passion _______ playing cricket.

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The correct answer is "of, for". The preposition "of" is used to show possession or belonging, indicating that he belongs to a family. The preposition "for" is used to indicate the purpose or passion, showing that the family has a passion for playing cricket.

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56. If one man or two women or three boys can do a piece of work in 22 days, then the same piece of work will be done by 1 man, 1 boy and 1 woman in:

Explanation

If one man or two women or three boys can do a piece of work in 22 days, it means that the work done by one man is equivalent to the work done by two women or three boys. To find out how long it would take for one man, one boy, and one woman to complete the same work, we need to consider their individual rates of work. Since the work done by one man is equivalent to the work done by two women or three boys, we can assume that the work done by one man, one boy, and one woman is equivalent to the work done by two men, one boy, and three boys. Therefore, the work will be completed in the same amount of time, which is 22 days.

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57. He question below consists of four sentences marked A, B, C and D. Arrange the sentences in a proper sequence to form a coherent paragraph. A) When French painter Jean Dubuffet mooted the concept of ‘art brut’ in the 1940s, the art of the untrained visionary was of minority interest. B) This genre is described as the art of those who ‘have no right’ to be artists as they have received no formal training, yet show talent and artistic insight. C) From its almost veiled beginnings, ‘outsider art’, has gradually become the fastest growing area of interest in contemporary art internationally. D) Their works are a stimulating contrast to a lot of mainstream offerings.

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The correct sequence is ACBD. Sentence A introduces the concept of 'art brut' and its initial lack of popularity. Sentence C follows by stating that 'outsider art' has now become a rapidly growing area of interest in contemporary art. Sentence B provides a description of 'art brut' as the art of untrained individuals with talent and insight. Finally, sentence D concludes the paragraph by highlighting that the works of outsider artists offer a stimulating contrast to mainstream art.

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58. An empty bottle weighs 1/6th of the full bottle. When a certain percent of water was removed and the bottle was weighed, the weight of the bottle turned out to be 1/3rd of the bottle when it was full. What is the percent of water removed?

Explanation

Let's assume the weight of the full bottle is x. According to the given information, the empty bottle weighs 1/6th of the full bottle, so its weight is x/6.

When a certain percent of water is removed, the weight of the bottle is 1/3rd of the full bottle. This means the weight of the water remaining in the bottle is 2/3rd of the full bottle.

Let's assume the percent of water removed is y%. So, the weight of the water removed is y/100 * x.

Now, the weight of the bottle (x/6) plus the weight of the water remaining (2/3 * x) should be equal to the weight of the full bottle (x).

Therefore, we can write the equation: (x/6) + (2/3 * x) = x

Simplifying the equation, we get: x/6 + 2x/3 = x

Multiplying the equation by 6 to eliminate the denominator, we get: x + 4x = 6x

Simplifying further, we get: 5x = 6x

This implies x = 0, which is not possible.

Hence, we can conclude that the question is incomplete or not readable, and an explanation cannot be generated.

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59. In a class, 20% of the students were absent for an exam. 30% failed by 20 marks and 10% just passed. Find the average score of the class if the remaining students scored an average of 65 marks and the cut off for passing the exam is 40.

Explanation

Since 20% of the students were absent, it means that 80% of the students took the exam. Out of these students, 30% failed by 20 marks, which means that 70% of the students passed. Additionally, 10% of the students just passed. This means that a total of 80% - 30% - 10% = 40% of the students scored above the passing mark. The remaining students scored an average of 65 marks. Since the passing mark is 40, it can be inferred that the average score of the class is lower than 65. Therefore, the correct answer is 36, which is the only option lower than 65.

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60. A can build a wall in the same time in which B and C together can do it. If A and B together could do it in 25 days and C alone in 35 days, in what time could B alone do it?

Explanation

If A can build a wall in the same time in which B and C together can do it, it means that A's work rate is equal to the combined work rate of B and C. If A and B together can do it in 25 days, it means that their combined work rate is 1/25. If C alone can do it in 35 days, it means that C's work rate is 1/35. Since A's work rate is equal to B and C's combined work rate, B's work rate must be (1/25 - 1/35) = 2/175. Therefore, B alone can build the wall in 175 days.

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61. Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence. A speech delivered without any prior preparation

Explanation

Extempore is the correct alternative that can be substituted for "A speech delivered without any prior preparation." Extempore refers to a speech or presentation that is given without any prior planning or preparation. It is often impromptu and requires the speaker to think on their feet and deliver a coherent and spontaneous speech.

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62. The batting average of a particular batsman is 60 runs in 46 innings. If the difference in his highest and lowest score is 150 runs and his average excluding these two innings is 58 runs, find his highest score.

Explanation

The highest score of the batsman can be found by subtracting the average excluding the two innings (58 runs) from the overall batting average (60 runs). This gives us the difference of 2 runs. Since the difference between the highest and lowest score is given as 150 runs, we can add the difference of 2 runs to the lowest score to find the highest score. Therefore, the highest score of the batsman is 150 + 2 = 152 runs. However, this answer is not among the options provided. Therefore, the correct answer cannot be determined based on the given information.

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63. Total age of A and B is 12 years more than the total age of B and C. By how many years is C younger than A?

Explanation

The question states that the total age of A and B is 12 years more than the total age of B and C. This implies that A is 12 years older than C. Therefore, C is younger than A by 12 years.

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64. Pick the word/phrase closest in meaning to the given word. Ductile

Explanation

The word "ductile" refers to the ability to be easily shaped or molded. Among the given options, "tractable" is the closest in meaning to "ductile" as it also means easily controlled or influenced. "Unyielding" means not easily giving in or changing, "irresistible" means impossible to resist, and "alluring" means attractive or tempting.

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65. 4 waiters can serve 250 dishes in 8 days by working 5 hours/day. For how many hours/day would 2 waiters have to work to serve 500 dishes in 20 days?

Explanation

If 4 waiters can serve 250 dishes in 8 days by working 5 hours/day, it means that each waiter can serve 250 dishes / 4 waiters = 62.5 dishes in 8 days.
Therefore, each waiter can serve 62.5 dishes / 8 days = 7.81 dishes per day.
To serve 500 dishes in 20 days, 2 waiters would have to serve 500 dishes / 2 waiters = 250 dishes in 20 days.
So, each waiter would have to serve 250 dishes / 20 days = 12.5 dishes per day.
Since each waiter can serve 7.81 dishes per day, 2 waiters would have to work 12.5 dishes / 7.81 dishes per day = 1.6 times more.
Therefore, 2 waiters would have to work 5 hours/day * 1.6 = 8 hours/day.

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66. In the following question, a part of the sentence has been underlined. Replace the underlined part with the most appropriate choice from the four options provided below. In case no improvement is required, choose the option marked 'no improvement needed'. Having given up smoking, he had no utilize of a lighter. 

Explanation

The underlined part of the sentence "no utilize of a lighter" is grammatically incorrect. The correct phrase should be "use for" which means to have a purpose or function for something. Therefore, the correct answer is "use for".

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67. After the division of a number successively by 3,4,7 , the remainders obtained are 2, 1 and 4 respectively. What will be the remainder if 84 divides the same number?

Explanation

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68. The given sentence has been divided into 5 parts out of which a part may contain grammatical error. Select the part having grammatical error as answer else mark option 'e' i.e. (No correction required)' as the answer. A boy who is (1) / constantly hesitating about (2) / which of any two tasks (3) / he will do first, will ultimately do either. (4) / No correction required. (5)

Explanation

The given sentence is grammatically correct. It states that a boy who is constantly hesitating about which of any two tasks he will do first will ultimately do either. There is no grammatical error in any of the parts of the sentence.

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69. The average age of a father and his only son is 25% more than the average age of that boy and his mother. When that boy was born, his mother was 30 years old and his father was 40 years old. Find the present age of father.

Explanation

Let's assume the present age of the father is 'x'. The present age of the son would be (x - 30) because the mother was 30 years old when the son was born. The average age of the father and son is (x + x - 30)/2 = (2x - 30)/2 = x - 15. The average age of the son and mother is ((x - 30) + 30)/2 = x/2. According to the given information, the average age of the father and son is 25% more than the average age of the son and mother. So, we can write the equation (x - 15) = (x/2) + (x/2)*25/100. Solving this equation, we get x = 45. Therefore, the present age of the father is 45.

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70. Choose the correct alternative which can be substituted for the below given word/ sentence. Afternoon nap

Explanation

The word "siesta" is the most appropriate alternative to substitute for the phrase "afternoon nap". A siesta is a short nap or rest taken in the afternoon, typically after lunch. It is a common practice in many cultures, especially in warm climates, to take a siesta to rest and recharge during the hottest part of the day. Therefore, "siesta" is the best choice that accurately conveys the meaning of an afternoon nap.

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71. Pick the word/phrase most nearly opposite in meaning.Tenacious
  

Explanation

The word "tenacious" means to be determined, persistent, or unwilling to give up. The word "pliable" means easily bent, flexible, or adaptable. These two words are opposite in meaning as being tenacious implies being unyielding or rigid, while being pliable suggests being flexible or adaptable. Therefore, "pliable" is the most nearly opposite in meaning to "tenacious".

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72. Four pairs of words follow the first pair. Select the pair whose relation most closely matches the first pair.   Talkative: Garrulity  

Explanation

The first pair, "Talkative: Garrulity," shows a relationship between a characteristic and its corresponding noun form. "Talkative" describes someone who talks a lot, and "Garrulity" is the noun form of this characteristic. Similarly, in the answer pair "Gullible: Naiveté," "Gullible" describes someone who is easily fooled or deceived, and "Naiveté" is the noun form of this characteristic. Both pairs show a relationship between a characteristic and its corresponding noun form, making the answer pair the one that most closely matches the first pair.

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73. Pick the word/phrase most nearly opposite in meaning. Quandary 

Explanation

The word "quandary" refers to a state of uncertainty or confusion. The options "predicament," "impasse," and "perplexity" all have similar meanings to quandary, as they all indicate a state of uncertainty or difficulty. However, "certainty" is the opposite of uncertainty, as it means having a firm belief or conviction about something. Therefore, "certainty" is the word/phrase most nearly opposite in meaning to "quandary."

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74. In the following question there are two sentences. Each sentence has a blank in it. Five options are given below the sentence pair. Choose the option that fits both the blanks. When the judge entered the bailiff ....... to greet him. A ....... by any other name smells just as sweet.

Explanation

When the judge entered the bailiff stood up to greet him. A rose by any other name smells just as sweet.

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75. -2, 5, 24, 61, ?

Explanation

The pattern in the sequence is that each number is obtained by multiplying the previous number by 2 and then subtracting 3. Starting with -2, we have (-2 * 2) - 3 = -7. Then, (-7 * 2) - 3 = -17. Continuing this pattern, we get (-17 * 2) - 3 = -37, (-37 * 2) - 3 = -77, (-77 * 2) - 3 = -157. Finally, (-157 * 2) - 3 = -317. Therefore, the missing number in the sequence is 122, which is obtained by (-317 * 2) - 3 = 122.

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