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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.
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.
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.
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.
In a certain code language, if CAT is written as 3-1-20, how is DOG written?
Correct Answer:
A. 4-15-7
EXPLANATION
Each letter is replaced by its position in the alphabet. D=4, O=15, G=7.
Which river is the longest in India?
Correct Answer:
B. Ganges
EXPLANATION
The Ganges (or Ganga) at 2,525 km is the longest river in India
What is the full form of GST in India?
Correct Answer:
B. Goods and Services Tax
EXPLANATION
GST stands for Goods and Services Tax, implemented in India from July 1, 2017
What is the capital of Tripura?
Correct Answer:
A. Agartala
EXPLANATION
Agartala is the capital of Tripura
Find the average of 25, 35, 45, and 55.
Correct Answer:
B. 40
EXPLANATION
Average = (25+35+45+55)/4 = 160/4 = 40
What will be the simple interest on Rs. 5000 at 8% per annum for 3 years?
Correct Answer:
C. Rs. 1200
EXPLANATION
SI = (P×R×T)/100 = (5000×8×3)/100 = 1200
