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Q.281
Easy
General Intelligence
Which of the following options will complete the series? 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
Correct Answer:
B. 42
Explanation:
The series follows the pattern n(n+1): 1×2=2, 2×3=6, 3×4=12, 4×5=20, 5×6=30, 6×7=42.
Q.282
Easy
General Intelligence
If A is the brother of B, B is the sister of C, and C is the mother of D, then what is the relationship between A and D?
Correct Answer:
A. Uncle
Explanation:
A is B's brother, B is C's sister, so A is C's brother. C is D's mother, making A the uncle of D.
Q.283
Easy
General Intelligence
A man walks 5 km east, then 12 km north. What is the straight-line distance from his starting point?
Correct Answer:
A. 13 km
Explanation:
Using Pythagoras theorem: √(5² + 12²) = √(25 + 144) = √169 = 13 km.
Q.284
Easy
General Intelligence
Which word is the odd one out? Apple, Orange, Carrot, Banana
Correct Answer:
C. Carrot
Explanation:
Carrot is a vegetable while Apple, Orange, and Banana are fruits.
Q.285
Medium
General Intelligence
In 2024, which Indian state hosted the National Games?
Correct Answer:
B. Goa
Explanation:
The 37th National Games were held in Goa in 2023 and continued into early 2024.
Q.286
Easy
General Intelligence
What is the square root of 1296?
Correct Answer:
B. 36
Explanation:
36 × 36 = 1296, so √1296 = 36.
Q.287
Easy
General Intelligence
If 5 pencils cost Rs. 25, what will be the cost of 12 pencils?
Correct Answer:
B. Rs. 60
Explanation:
Cost of 1 pencil = 25/5 = Rs. 5. Cost of 12 pencils = 12 × 5 = Rs. 60.
Q.288
Medium
General Intelligence
Arrange the words in alphabetical order: Zenith, Zeal, Zealot, Zest
Correct Answer:
B. Zeal, Zealot, Zest, Zenith
Explanation:
Alphabetically: Zeal (4), Zealot (6), Zest (4), Zenith (6). Zeal < Zealot < Zest < Zenith.
Q.289
Medium
General Intelligence
If the profit on a book is 25% and the cost price is Rs. 200, what is the selling price?
Correct Answer:
B. Rs. 250
Explanation:
Selling Price = Cost Price + Profit = 200 + (25% of 200) = 200 + 50 = Rs. 250.
Q.290
Medium
General Intelligence
Who is the current Governor of the Reserve Bank of India as of 2024?
Correct Answer:
B. Sanjay Malhotra
Explanation:
Sanjay Malhotra was appointed as the 26th Governor of RBI in December 2023.