Q.61
Easy
Identify the correct use of apostrophe: Which sentence is correct?
A
The students book's were lost in the fire.
B
The students' books were lost in the fire.
C
The students books' were lost in the fire.
D
The students' book's were lost in the fire.
Correct Answer:
B. The students' books were lost in the fire.
Explanation:
Multiple students possess books, so the plural possessive 'students'' is correct. 'Book's' would incorrectly make it possessive singular.
Q.62
Easy
Choose the word closest in meaning to 'Loquacious':
A
Silent
B
Talkative
C
Intelligent
D
Humble
Correct Answer:
B. Talkative
Explanation:
Loquacious means very talkative or fond of talking. Talkative is the direct synonym.
Q.63
Easy
What is the meaning of 'Benign'?
A
Harmful or dangerous
B
Gentle, harmless, or kind
C
Confusing or unclear
D
Bitter or resentful
Correct Answer:
B. Gentle, harmless, or kind
Explanation:
Benign means harmless, gentle, or kind. In medical terms, it refers to non-cancerous growths.
Q.64
Easy
Select the sentence with correct parallel structure:
A
She enjoys reading novels, to write poetry, and painting landscapes.
B
She enjoys reading novels, writing poetry, and painting landscapes.
C
She enjoys to read novels, writing poetry, and to paint landscapes.
D
She enjoys reading novels, poetry writing, and to paint landscapes.
Correct Answer:
B. She enjoys reading novels, writing poetry, and painting landscapes.
Explanation:
Parallel structure requires consistent grammatical forms. Option B uses gerunds (reading, writing, painting) consistently throughout the series.
Q.65
Easy
What is the contextual meaning of 'Obfuscate' in: 'The politician attempted to obfuscate the issue with irrelevant details'?
A
To clarify or explain clearly
B
To make unclear or confuse deliberately
C
To simplify complex matters
D
To ignore or dismiss arguments
Correct Answer:
B. To make unclear or confuse deliberately
Explanation:
Obfuscate means to make obscure or unclear intentionally. In this context, the politician is deliberately confusing the issue.
Q.66
Easy
If BOOK is coded as 2665, then COOK is coded as?
A
3665
B
3775
C
2775
D
3885
Explanation:
B=2, O=6, K=5. C=3, so COOK = 3665. Wait, recalculating: If B=2, O=6, O=6, K=5 gives 2665. For COOK: C is next letter after B, so C=3. Thus COOK = 3665. Option A is correct.
Q.67
Easy
Which number should replace the question mark? 8, 16, 24, 32, ?, 48
Explanation:
The series is multiples of 8: 8×1=8, 8×2=16, 8×3=24, 8×4=32, 8×5=40, 8×6=48
Q.68
Easy
Find the odd one out: Cricket, Badminton, Hockey, Swimming
A
Cricket
B
Badminton
C
Swimming
D
Hockey
Correct Answer:
C. Swimming
Explanation:
Cricket, Badminton, and Hockey are team sports played on ground. Swimming is an individual sport and aquatic activity.
Q.69
Easy
If DELHI is coded as 45789, what is the code for FIELD?
A
34589
B
35489
C
34879
D
38459
Explanation:
D=4, E=5, L=7, H=8, I=9. For FIELD: F=3, I=9, E=5, L=7, D=4. So FIELD = 35974
Q.70
Easy
Complete the series: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, ?
Explanation:
This is a series of prime numbers. The next prime after 13 is 17.
