Govt. Exams
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Fill in the blank: He is not only intelligent _____ also very creative.
Correct Answer:
A. but
EXPLANATION
The correlative conjunction 'not only...but also' is used here. 'But' is the correct answer.
Choose the correct spelling:
Correct Answer:
B. Occasion
EXPLANATION
The correct spelling is 'Occasion' with two c's and one s in the middle.
What is the antonym of 'Benevolent'?
Correct Answer:
B. Malevolent
EXPLANATION
Benevolent means kind and generous. Malevolent means evil or harmful, which is the opposite.
Complete the series: AZ, BY, CX, DW, ?
Correct Answer:
A. EV
EXPLANATION
First letter increases: A→B→C→D→E. Second letter decreases: Z→Y→X→W→V. Answer is EV.
What is the square root of 169?
Correct Answer:
A. 13
EXPLANATION
13 × 13 = 169.
A man walks 4 km north, then 3 km east, then 4 km south. How far is he from the starting point?
Correct Answer:
A. 3 km
EXPLANATION
Net displacement north: 4-4 = 0. Net displacement east: 3. Distance from starting point = 3 km.
What is 25% of 60% of 1000?
Correct Answer:
A. 150
EXPLANATION
60% of 1000 = 600. 25% of 600 = 150.
If x^2 + 5x + 6 = 0, what are the roots?
Correct Answer:
A. -2 and -3
EXPLANATION
x^2 + 5x + 6 = (x+2)(x+3) = 0. So x = -2 or x = -3.
A clock shows 3:00. What is the angle between the hour and minute hands?
Correct Answer:
B. 90°
EXPLANATION
At 3:00, the minute hand is at 12 and hour hand is at 3. Each hour represents 30° (360°/12). Angle = 3 × 30° = 90°.
Find the odd one out: 12, 24, 36, 48, 62
Correct Answer:
D. 62
EXPLANATION
12, 24, 36, 48 are all multiples of 12. 62 is not a multiple of 12.
