Which metal is the best conductor of electricity?

The correct answer is C: Silver. Silver is the best conductor of electricity among all metals, followed by copper.

If a container has capacity of 2/3 full with water and takes 20 liters more to be completely full, what is its total capacity?

The correct answer is C: 60 liters. If 2/3 full, then 1/3 empty. 1/3 capacity = 20 liters. Total capacity = 20×3 = 60 liters

Pointing to a man, a woman says 'His mother is my mother's daughter.' Who is the man to the woman?

The correct answer is A: Son. Mother's daughter = the woman herself. So the man's mother is the woman. Therefore, the man is her son.

If a book costs Rs. 200 and is sold at 15% discount, what is the selling price?

The correct answer is A: Rs. 170. Discount = 15% of 200 = 30. Selling Price = 200 - 30 = 170.

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Q.31 Medium English Comprehension

Choose the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:

A The team of players are practicing for the match.

B The team of players is practicing for the match.

C The group of students have submitted their assignment.

D Neither of the options are correct.

Correct Answer: B. The team of players is practicing for the match.

EXPLANATION

Collective nouns like 'team' are singular and take singular verbs. 'The team is' is correct, not 'are'.

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Q.32 Medium English Comprehension

Read: 'The government has announced new policies to combat inflation, which affects millions of citizens across the nation.' Identify the main clause.

A which affects millions of citizens

B The government has announced new policies

C to combat inflation

D across the nation

Correct Answer: B. The government has announced new policies

EXPLANATION

The main clause is 'The government has announced new policies to combat inflation'. The relative clause 'which affects millions of citizens' is subordinate.

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Q.33 Medium English Comprehension

Identify the correct passive voice form: 'The team developed an innovative solution.'

A An innovative solution was developed by the team.

B An innovative solution has been developed by the team.

C An innovative solution is being developed by the team.

D The team had developed an innovative solution.

Correct Answer: A. An innovative solution was developed by the team.

EXPLANATION

Option A correctly converts the active voice to simple past passive voice.

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Q.34 Medium English Comprehension

Read: 'India's renewable energy capacity reached 175 GW in 2024, positioning it as a global leader in solar and wind energy. The government aims to achieve 500 GW by 2030.' Which inference is supported by the passage?

A India has abandoned fossil fuels completely

B India is committed to significantly expanding renewable energy

C Renewable energy is only viable in tropical countries

D Solar energy is more important than wind energy

Correct Answer: B. India is committed to significantly expanding renewable energy

EXPLANATION

The rapid increase in capacity and the ambitious 2030 target clearly indicate commitment to renewable energy expansion.

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Q.35 Medium English Comprehension

Choose the sentence with correct use of 'fewer' and 'less':

A There are less students attending classes this semester.

B She has fewer opportunities than her brother.

C We have less problems to solve now.

D The team scored less goals in the second half.

Correct Answer: B. She has fewer opportunities than her brother.

EXPLANATION

'Fewer' is used for countable nouns (opportunities), while 'less' is for uncountable nouns.

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Q.36 Medium English Comprehension

Read: 'The biodiversity hotspot has lost 40% of its species in the last two decades. Habitat destruction and climate change are the primary culprits.' What is the author's tone?

A Optimistic

B Concerned and urgent

C Humorous

D Indifferent

Correct Answer: B. Concerned and urgent

EXPLANATION

The mention of significant species loss and primary culprits suggests concern and urgency about the situation.

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Q.37 Medium English Comprehension

Which word best completes: 'The politician's _____ remarks caused controversy among the citizens.'

A Benevolent

B Inflammatory

C Constructive

D Diplomatic

Correct Answer: B. Inflammatory

EXPLANATION

'Inflammatory' (causing anger/controversy) fits the context of remarks that 'caused controversy'.

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Q.38 Medium English Comprehension

Identify the error in: 'Neither the manager nor the employees was satisfied with the new policy.'

A Incorrect subject-verb agreement

B Incorrect use of 'with'

C Spelling error

D No error

Correct Answer: A. Incorrect subject-verb agreement

EXPLANATION

With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the nearest subject ('employees'), which is plural. It should be 'were satisfied'.

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Q.39 Medium English Comprehension

Read: 'The novel explores the protagonist's internal conflict between ambition and morality. Throughout the narrative, this tension drives major plot developments.' Which statement best summarizes the passage?

A The protagonist is ambitious but lacks morality

B The conflict between ambition and morality is central to the story's progression

C The novel has poor character development

D Ambition is more important than morality

Correct Answer: B. The conflict between ambition and morality is central to the story's progression

EXPLANATION

The passage states that the internal conflict 'drives major plot developments', indicating it's central to the narrative.

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Q.40 Medium English Comprehension

Which sentence uses 'their' and 'there' correctly?

A Their going to the meeting over their.

B There house is located there in the city.

C Their achievements are recognized there at the ceremony.

D There books are kept in the library.

Correct Answer: C. Their achievements are recognized there at the ceremony.

EXPLANATION

'Their' (possessive) is used correctly for achievements, and 'there' (adverb/location) is used correctly.

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