Eight people P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W sit around a circle facing the center. P is second right of Q. R is opposite P. S is immediate left of R. T is third to the right of Q. U is sits to the immediate left of S. W is opposite T. Who is immediate right of Q?
A. P
B. R
C. W
D. V
Correct Answer: D Given: Eight people P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W sit around a circle facing the center. P is second right of Q. R is opposite P. S is immediate left of R. T is third to the right of Q. U is sits to the immediate left of S. W is opposite T. From the given information seating arrangement will be. So, V is immediate right of Q. Thus, correct option is (d).
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What charact erizes the book 'Hot S tage'?
A. Anthology of contemporary Indian plays addressing societal concerns
B. Chronicle of the independence movement
C. Mythological fiction
D. Narrative of Himalayan journeys
Correct Answer: A The correct answer is (a) Anthology of contemporary Indian plays addressing societal concerns. Explanation: * Hot S tage is an anthology of modern Indian plays. * The plays focus on contemporary social issues, personal conflicts, and changing cultural values. * The work reflects the evolution of Indian English theatre in the post-independence period. Information Booster: * Hot S tage includes play
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In each of the following questions, a group of three numbers/symbols is given in each option. Identif ythe group that does NOT follow the same pattern as the other s.
A. M13: J10: G7
B. Z26: W23: T20
C. D4: A1: X24
D. H8:E6: B4
Correct Answer: D Information Given: A)M13: J10: G7 B) Z26: W23: T20 C) D4: A1: X24 D) H8:E6: B4 Logic: Letters move backward by 3 positions, numbers also decrease by 3 each step. Explanation: Logic: Check backward movement in letters and 3 in numbers. Step-by-step: * A:M(13) -> J(10) -> G(7) YES * B: Z(26) -> W(23) -> T(20) YES * C: D(4) -> A(1) -> X(24) YES * D: H(8) -> E(6) -> B(4) but numbers given are 8,6,4 (2 pattern)
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If cos(90 degrees ) = sin(2), what is ?
A. 60 degrees
B. 30 degrees
C. 45 degrees
D. 90 degrees
Correct Answer: A Given: cos(90)=sin(2) Formula Used: cos(90)=sin sin(2)=2sincos Solution: sin=sin(2) sin=2sincos sin(12cos)=0 sin=0=>=0 cos= =>21=60
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Choose the most suitable option to replace the highlight ed part of the sentence: I am used to get up early ev ery morning.
A. of getting up
B. with getting up
C. to getting up
D. for getting up
Correct Answer: C The correct option is cIn the sentence, the expression am used to shows a habit or familiarity. After used to, we use a noun or a gerund verb + ing), not the base form of the verb. Therefore, to get up is incorrect here because it uses the infinitive form. The correct replacement is to getting up, which makes the sentence grammatically correct: I am used to getting up early ev ery morning. Grammat
Find the part of the sentence that contains an err or: The higher the office was (1)/ the mor epressing became the need (2)/ for prudence, pr opriety, and (3)/ av oiding of early disclosure. (4)
A. (1)
B. (2)
C. (3)
D. (4)
Correct Answer: D The correct option is dIdentification of error: The error lies in part (4): "avoiding of early disclosure." Detailed explanation: After the preposition for, we typically use a parallel noun/gerund structure. The sentence has "for prudence, propriety, and...". To maintain parallelism, the third item should also be a noun (or a properly formed gerund phrase). The phrase " avoiding of" is awkward and
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In the following question, the second word is formed by rearranging the letters of the first word using a specific pattern. Apply the same pattern to the thir dword. PLANET: LPAENT:: ORANGE:?
A. ROAGNE
B. OARNGE
C. OGRANE
D. OARNEG
Correct Answer: A Given: PLANET: LPAENT:: ORANGE:? Logic: Position of letters are interchanged. For, PLANET: LPAENT Similarly, ORANGE:? So, ORANGE: ROAGNE Thus, correct option is (a).
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Abrogation of Article 370' sspecial status for J ammu and Kashmir occurr ed via:
A. Presidential Order under Article 370(3)
B. Parliamentary amendment under Article 368
C. Presidential Ordinance
D. Article 356 Order
Correct Answer: A The correct answer is (a) Presidential Order under Article 370(3). Explanation: * The special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 was effectively removed through a Presidential Order issued under Article 370(3). * This was done with the concurrence of Parliament, as the state was under President's Rule at the time. * The action led to the reorganization of the state into two Union Territ
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How does the passage say digital platforms str engthen conformity? Read the passage and answer the following questions. A common pattern in group decision-making-widely known as gr oupthink-occur swhen at eam' shunger for complet eagr eement becomes stronger than its willingness to examine other viewpoints with a critical lens. As a result, choices often turn defectiv ebecause disagr eement is either quietly silenced from within or discouraged thr ough social consequences. Closely link ed to this is social conformity, the tendency to adjust one's opinions or actions to mat ch the majority-o ften unconsciously-t ogain acceptance or pr event friction. In closely bonded cir cles such as boardrooms, policy gr oups, or academic committ ees, individuals May hold back opposing ideas due to fear of exclusion or damage to reputation. With time, this shar ed uniformity cr eates mental stagnation, weakens cr eativity, and incr eases the chance of strat egic misjudgments. The Bay of Pigs episode and the Challenger sp ace shuttle tragedy are commonly highlight ed as classic cases wher egroupthink dist orted judgment. From a psychological angle, conformity is tied to our ev olutionar ypull towar dtrib al belonging, wher estanding ap art once carried sur vival thr eats. T oday, that same impulse shows up thr ough peer pr essur eworkplace norms, and online echo chamber sDigital platforms int ensif yconformity because algorithms construct per sonalized "bubbles" that confirm existing beliefs while scr eening out conflicting per spectiv es. The antidot eto this narrowed thinking is to build dissent into the syst em. When teams welcome principled disagr eement, it becomes a mental safety-check against tunnel vision. Encouraging an envir onment wher ecount erviews are valued-not punished-suppor ts str onger, mor ebalanced, and mor eresilient decisions. In a time shaped by viral fads, polarized deb ate, and per formativ eagr eement, the brav ery to question the cr owd is both uncommon and necessar yReal pr ogress gr ows not from aut omatic loyalty to majority norms, but from critical pr obing and the ner ve to challenge what feels comfor table.
A. By banning sensitive debates
B. By summarizing facts through visuals
C. By creating curated echo chambers
D. By allowing hidden identities
Correct Answer: C The correct option is cContext from the passage: The passage clearly states that digital platforms intensify conformity because algorithms construct personalized "bubbles" that confirm existing beliefs and screen out conflicting perspectives. This creates echo chambers where people repeatedly see the same viewpoint, making them more likely to align with the majority opinion. Why option cis correct
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In each of the following questions, a group of three numbers/symbols is given in each option. Identif ythe group that does NOT follow the same pattern as the other s.
A. Z1$: Y2#: X3@
B. W4%: V5^: U6&
C. T7*: S8(: R9)
D. Q10$: P11$: 012$
Correct Answer: D Information Given: Options (letter-number-symbol groups): A) Z1$: Y2#: X3@ B) W4%: V5^: U6& C) T7*: S8(: R9) D) Q10$: P11$: O12$ Logic: Letters decrease by 1, numbers increase by 1, symbols also change stepwise. Explanation: Logic: Check all three components (letter, number, symbol). Step-by-step: * A: Z->Y->X (1), 1->2->3 (+1), $->#->@ (changes) YES * B: W->V->U (1), 4->5->6 (+1), %->^->& (changes) YES * C: T->
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In triangles DEF and PQR, if DE = PQ, EF = QR, and FD = RP, which congruence crit erion shows that triangle DEF is congruent to triangle PQR?
A. SSS
B. SAS
C. ASA
D. RHS
Correct Answer: A Given: DE=PQEF=QRFD=RP Formula Used: If three sides of one triangle are equal to three sides of another, then the triangles are congruent (SSS) Solution: All three corresponding sides are equal =>DEFPQR by SSS
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Change the following from active to passiv eWe shall hav eissued the notices befor eFriday ev ening.
A. The notices shall have issued before Friday evening.
B. The notices shall have had been issued before Friday evening.
C. The notices shall have be issued before Friday evening.
D. The notices shall have been issued before Friday evening.
Correct Answer: D The correct option is dThe given sentence is in futur eper fect tense (shall have issued). In passive voice, the structure of future perfect is: Activ evoice structur eSubject + shall/will have + past participle (V3) + object Passiv evoice structur eObject + shall/will have been + past participle (V3) + (by + subject) Here, 'the notices' is the object in active voice, so it becomes the subject in
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What will come in place of (?) 2, 6, 18, 54,?
A. 108
B. 324
C. 216
D. 162
Correct Answer: D Given: 6, 18, 54,?, 486 Logic: Number are multiply by 3. 6 x 3 = 18 18 x 3 = 54 54 x 3 = 162 162 x 3 = 486 So, the missing term is 162. Thus, correct option is (d).
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If the compound int erest on a sum at 14% per annum for 3 years is 1,680, find the simple int erest for the same period and rate.