The difference between compound interest and simple interest on Rs. 5000 for 2 years at 10% per annum is:

The correct answer is B: Rs. 50. SI = (5000 × 10 × 2)/100 = 1000. CI = 5000(1.1)² - 5000 = 5000(1.21 - 1) = 1050. Difference = 1050 - 1000 = 50.

How many times do the hands of a clock overlap in 24 hours?

The correct answer is A: 22. In 12 hours, hour and minute hands overlap 11 times. In 24 hours, they overlap 22 times

Which gas is most abundant in Earth's atmosphere?

The correct answer is B: Nitrogen. Nitrogen (N₂) comprises approximately 78% of Earth's atmosphere, making it the most abundant gas.

If a person spends 30% of his income on food and 40% on rent, what percentage is left?

The correct answer is A: 30%. Total spent = 30% + 40% = 70%. Remaining = 100% - 70% = 30%

Which state government launched the 'Bhamashah Yojana' scheme?

The correct answer is B: Rajasthan. The Bhamashah Yojana was launched by Rajasthan government to provide direct cash transfer and benefits to women from below poverty line families.

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Q.21 Easy English Comprehension

In the sentence 'The researchers conducted extensive experiments before publishing their findings,' which part of speech is 'extensive'?

A Noun

B Adverb

C Adjective

D Verb

Correct Answer: C. Adjective

EXPLANATION

'Extensive' describes the noun 'experiments', making it an adjective.

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Q.22 Easy English Comprehension

Read the passage and answer: 'The art of negotiation requires patience, empathy, and strategic thinking. Many professionals struggle with these components, especially when dealing with high-pressure situations.' What does the passage imply about professional negotiators?

A They always succeed in their negotiations

B Some find it challenging to balance multiple negotiation skills

C Negotiation is only relevant in high-pressure situations

D Empathy is more important than strategy

Correct Answer: B. Some find it challenging to balance multiple negotiation skills

EXPLANATION

The passage states that 'many professionals struggle with these components', implying that some find it challenging to balance the required skills.

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Q.23 Easy English Comprehension

Choose the correctly spelled word:

A Occassion

B Ocasion

C Occasion

D Ocassion

Correct Answer: C. Occasion

EXPLANATION

'Occasion' is the correct spelling with double 'c' and double 's'.

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Q.24 Easy English Comprehension

What does 'Pragmatic' mean?

A Theoretical and idealistic

B Practical and realistic

C Dogmatic and rigid

D Pessimistic and negative

Correct Answer: B. Practical and realistic

EXPLANATION

'Pragmatic' means dealing with things in a practical, realistic way rather than theoretical approach.

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Q.25 Easy English Comprehension

Select the sentence with correct capitalization:

A The President visited the taj mahal yesterday.

B the President visited the Taj Mahal yesterday.

C The President visited the Taj Mahal yesterday.

D The president visited The Taj Mahal yesterday.

Correct Answer: C. The President visited the Taj Mahal yesterday.

EXPLANATION

Proper nouns like 'President' and 'Taj Mahal' should be capitalized. Sentence C follows correct capitalization rules.

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Q.26 Easy English Comprehension

Which word is a synonym for 'Obstinate'?

A Flexible

B Stubborn

C Cooperative

D Reasonable

Correct Answer: B. Stubborn

EXPLANATION

'Obstinate' means firmly adhering to one's opinion; stubborn matches this meaning.

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Q.27 Easy English Comprehension

What is the meaning of 'Ubiquitous'?

A Rare and scarce

B Present everywhere

C Extremely valuable

D Harmful and dangerous

Correct Answer: B. Present everywhere

EXPLANATION

'Ubiquitous' means found or present everywhere; widespread.

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Q.28 Easy English Comprehension

Identify the part of speech of 'quickly' in: 'He ran quickly towards the exit.'

A Noun

B Verb

C Adverb

D Adjective

Correct Answer: C. Adverb

EXPLANATION

'Quickly' modifies the verb 'ran' by describing how the action was performed, making it an adverb.

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Q.29 Easy English Comprehension

Which of the following is the correct spelling?

A Recieve

B Receive

C Reciever

D Receieve

Correct Answer: B. Receive

EXPLANATION

'Receive' is the correct spelling. Remember the rule: 'i' before 'e' except after 'c'.

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Q.30 Easy English Comprehension

In the sentence 'The committee has decided to postpone the meeting', identify the voice used.

A Active voice

B Passive voice

C Mixed voice

D Imperative voice

Correct Answer: A. Active voice

EXPLANATION

The sentence uses active voice as the subject 'committee' performs the action 'decided'.

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