Q.121
Medium
Find the missing number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?
Explanation:
Pattern: 1×2=2, 2×3=6, 3×4=12, 4×5=20, 5×6=30, 6×7=42
Q.122
Medium
If pointing to a photograph a woman says 'He is the son of my mother's only son', how is the person in the photograph related to the woman?
A
Nephew
B
Son
C
Brother
D
Cousin
Explanation:
Mother's only son = the woman's brother. Brother's son = the woman's nephew. But 'He is the son of my mother's only son' - if the woman's mother's only son is her brother, then this person is her nephew. But if she's saying it about herself, it's her son
Q.123
Medium
The ratio of two numbers is 4:5. If their sum is 180, find the larger number.
Explanation:
Let numbers be 4x and 5x. 4x + 5x = 180. 9x = 180. x = 20. Larger number = 5×20 = 100
Q.124
Medium
If 10 workers can complete a project in 15 days, in how many days can 15 workers complete the same project?
A
10 days
B
12 days
C
13 days
D
14 days
Correct Answer:
A. 10 days
Explanation:
Total work = 10×15 = 150 person-days. With 15 workers: 150/15 = 10 days
Q.125
Medium
Which one of the following is the correct order of India's largest cities by population (2024)?
A
Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad
B
Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata
C
Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore
D
Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad
Correct Answer:
B. Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata
Explanation:
As per 2024 data, Delhi NCR is the largest urban agglomeration, followed by Mumbai, Bangalore, and Kolkata
Q.126
Medium
Who was appointed as the Chief Justice of India in November 2023?
A
Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
B
Justice Sanjiv Khanna
C
Justice Chandrachud
D
Justice U.U. Lalit
Correct Answer:
A. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud
Explanation:
Justice D.Y. Chandrachud took office as the 50th Chief Justice of India on November 10, 2023
Q.127
Medium
Which country won the AFC Asian Cup 2024?
A
Japan
B
Spain
C
South Korea
D
Qatar
Explanation:
Spain defeated England in the final of UEFA Euro 2024. For AFC Asian Cup 2023, Spain did not participate. Japan won AFC Asian Cup 2011. As per 2024 data, Spain's football dominance is noted, but AFC Asia Cup 2024 winner details may vary
Q.128
Medium
In 2024, which Indian state hosted the National Games?
A
Gujarat
B
Goa
C
Maharashtra
D
Haryana
Explanation:
The 37th National Games were held in Goa in 2023 and continued into early 2024.
Q.129
Medium
Arrange the words in alphabetical order: Zenith, Zeal, Zealot, Zest
A
Zeal, Zealot, Zenith, Zest
B
Zeal, Zealot, Zest, Zenith
C
Zealot, Zeal, Zenith, Zest
D
Zeal, Zest, Zealot, Zenith
Correct Answer:
B. Zeal, Zealot, Zest, Zenith
Explanation:
Alphabetically: Zeal (4), Zealot (6), Zest (4), Zenith (6). Zeal < Zealot < Zest < Zenith.
Q.130
Medium
If the profit on a book is 25% and the cost price is Rs. 200, what is the selling price?
A
Rs. 225
B
Rs. 250
C
Rs. 275
D
Rs. 300
Correct Answer:
B. Rs. 250
Explanation:
Selling Price = Cost Price + Profit = 200 + (25% of 200) = 200 + 50 = Rs. 250.
