How many letters in the given word are betw een the first vowel and the last consonant? "COMMUNICATION"
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
Correct Answer: D Given: COMMUNICATION Write the letters with positions: C(1) O(2) M(3) M(4) U(5) N(6) I(7) C(8) A(9)T(10) I(11) O(12)N(13) First vowel = O (position 2) Last consonant (before the ending vowel sequence) = T (position 10) Now count the letters between them: Positions between 2 and 10: = 10 - 2 - 1 = 7 So, 7 letters in the given word are between the first vowel and the last consonant. Thus, correct op
Q2.
In at ournament of 9 play ers, each plays ev ery other player once. How many mat ches are play ed?
A. 72
B. 40
C. 42
D. 36
Correct Answer: D Given: Total number of players = 9 Each pair of players plays one match Formula Used: Total matches in a round-robin tournament: Number of matches = Where n = number of players Matches = = = = 36 So, 36 matches are played. Thus, correct option is dnn(n1) 29x(91) 29x8 272
Q3.
A mixtur econtains milk and water in the ratio 3: 5. If the total quantity is 40 litr es, how much milk should be added to make the ratio 1: 1?
A. 8 L
B. 10 L
C. 12 L
D. 15 L
Correct Answer: B Given: A mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 3: 5. If the total quantity is 40 litres. Solution: Total parts = (3 + 5 = 8) Total quantity = 40 litres Milk = ( 40 = 15 ) L Water = ( 40 = 25 ) L To make the ratio 1: 1, milk must equal water. Water remains 25 L, so milk should also be 25 L. Milk to be added: 25 - 15 = 10 L So, 10 L milk should be added to make the ratio 1: 1. Thus, correct o
Q4.
Given that angles A and B are complementar yand cosA = 5/13, what is tanB?
Ten per sons are sitting in tw oparallel rows containing fiv eper sons each, such that ther eis an equal distance betw een adjacent per sons. Line 1: Fiv emen (A-E) are seat ed and all of them are facing South. Line 2: Fiv ewomen (M-Q) are seat ed and all of them are facing Nor th. Based on the arrangement, answer the question: D is opposit eto M. M is at one of the extr eme ends of Line 2. O is at the center position of Line 2. Who is second to the right of M in Line 2 (facing Nor th)?
A. O
B. M
C. A
D. N
Correct Answer: A Information Given: * Two parallel rows of 5 each * Line 1: Men A-E facing South * Line 2: W omen M-Q facing North * D is opposite to M * M is at one extreme end of Line 2 * O is at the center of Line 2 Question: Who is second to the right of M in Line 2 (facing North)? Explanation: Logic: F acing North -> right side is towards our right. Step-by-step: * Line 2 has 5 seats -> positions 1 2 3 4 5 * O
Q6.
A bus cov ers 30% of a journey at a speed of 24 km/h and the remaining distance at a speed of 36 km/h. What is the av erage speed of the bus for the entir ejourney?
A. 28.8 km/h
B. 29.4 km/h
C. 30 km/h
D. 31.3 km/h
Correct Answer: D Given: 30% distance at 24 km/h 70% distance at 36 km/h Formula Used: Average speed= Total timeTotal distance Solution: Let total distance=100 Distance =130,Distance =270 Time =1 =2430 45 Time =2 =3670 1835 Total time= +45 1835 = =3645+70 36115 Average speed= =115/36100 =1153600 23720
Q7.
What is the primar yfunction of ribosomes?
A. Energy production
B. Protein synthesis
C. Lipid storage
D. DNA repair
Correct Answer: B The correct answer is (B) Protein synthesis Explanation: * Ribosomes are known as the 'protein factories' of the cell. They are sites where genetic information from mRNA is translated into amino acid chains (proteins). * They can be found floating freely in the cytoplasm or attached to the R ough Endoplasmic R eticulum (RER). * Every living cell requires ribosomes to produce the enzymes and struct
Q8.
Each letter of the word given below is arranged in alphabetical or der. How many letters are ther ebetw een the 4th letter from the lef tand the 3r dletter from the right in the new arrangement? HOSPITAL
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Correct Answer: A Given: HOSPITAL Arrange the letters of HOSPITAL in alphabetical order: A, H, I, L, O, P, S, T 4th letter from the left = L 3rd letter from the right = P Only O lies between L and P. So, one letters are there between the 4th letter from the left and the 3rd letter from the right in the new arrangement. Thus, correct option is (a).
Q9.
Which of the following industries is classified as a heavy industr y?
A. Toy manufacturing
B. Steel production
C. Handloom weaving
D. Paper crafts
Correct Answer: B The correct answer is (B) Steel production Explanation: * Heavy industries are those that involve large-scale production, massive capital investment, and the use of heavy machinery and raw materials. * Iron and steel production is the quintessential heavy industry because its products are used as raw materials for almost all other industries (like automobiles, construction, and shipbuilding). * Th
Q10.
Statement: Online education is exp anding rapidly; hence quality standar ds must be maintained. Assumptions: I. Online education affects learning out comes. II. Quality contr ol is necessar yin education.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Correct Answer: C Statement: Online education is expanding rapidly; hence quality standards must be maintained. Assumptions: I. Online education affects learning outcomes. The statement argues that because online education is expanding, quality standards must be maintained. This implies that online education does have an impact on learning outcomes -> Assumption I is implicit. II. Quality control is necessary in edu
Q11.
Arrange the following ancient sit es in chr onological or der based on the dev elopment of temple ar chitecture:
A. B-C-A
B. C-A-B
C. B-A-C
D. A-B-C
Correct Answer: A The correct answer is (A) B-C-A Explanation: * Ajanta (B): The oldest among the three, with caves dating from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 or 650 CE. These are primarily Buddhist rock-cut monuments. * Badami (C): Famous for its Chalukyan rock-cut temples, specifically the cave temples dating to the late 6th century CE (c. 578 CE). * Ellora (A): Represents the later peak of rock-cut architectur
Q12.
B is the daughter of A. C is the husb and of B. D is the son of C. How is A related to D?
A. Father
B. Grandfather
C. Grandmother
D. Cannot be determined
Correct Answer: D Information Given: * B is the daughter of A * C is the husband of B * D is the son of C
Q13.
Which fact or poses a major thr eat to coral reefs worldwide?
A. Soil erosion
B. Ocean warming and acidification
C. Desertification
D. Urban housing
Correct Answer: B The correct answer is (B) Ocean warming and acidification Explanation: * Ocean Warming: Rising sea temperatures cause coral bleaching, where corals expel the symbiotic algae (zooxanthellae) living in their tissues, leading to starvation and death. * Ocean Acidification: Increased C O2 absorption by oceans lowers pH levels, making it harder for corals to build and maintain their calcium carbonate s
Q14.
Identif ythe incorr ectly spelt word:
A. Avaricious
B. Temerarious
C. Repentant
D. Inadvartant
Correct Answer: D The correct option is dOption dInadv artant is incorrectly spelt. The correct spelling is Inadv ertent, which means unintentional or done without planning; accidental (Hindi meaning: / ). In competitive exams, such spelling traps often involve misplaced vowels or wrong consonant order, as seen here. Example: The officer made an inadv ertent error in the final report. Meanin
Q15.
Rearrange the following sent ences in correct or der to make a logical passage: 1. The team examined the feedb ack results. 2. The findings were applied to enhance the cust omer journey. 3. A focused pr omotional camp aign was designed. 4. The information was gather ed thr ough multiple sour ces.
A. 1-4-3-2
B. 3-1-2-4
C. 4-3-1-2
D. 4-1-3-2
Correct Answer: D * First, data must be collected before any analysis can happen. Hence, sentence 4 ("The information was gathered through multiple sources.") should come first. * After collecting information, the next logical step is analysis/examination. Therefore, sentence 1 ("The team examined the feedback results.") comes next. * Once the team understands the feedback, they can plan an action based on it. So s