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Q.161 Medium Classification
Which one is the odd one out in the context of Indian Constitution?
A Fundamental Rights
B Directive Principles of State Policy
C Supreme Court
D Fundamental Duties
Correct Answer:  C. Supreme Court
EXPLANATION

Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, and Fundamental Duties are all substantive parts of the Constitution. Supreme Court is an institution/body.

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Q.162 Medium Classification
Identify the word that does NOT fit with others:
A Novelist
B Poet
C Journalist
D Surgeon
Correct Answer:  D. Surgeon
EXPLANATION

Novelist, poet, and journalist are all professions related to writing and literature. Surgeon is a medical professional.

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Q.163 Medium Classification
Which of the following does NOT belong to the category of renewable energy sources?
A Solar Energy
B Wind Energy
C Coal
D Hydroelectric Energy
Correct Answer:  C. Coal
EXPLANATION

Solar, wind, and hydroelectric are renewable energy sources. Coal is a fossil fuel and non-renewable.

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Q.164 Medium Classification
Select the odd one out:
A Delhi
B Mumbai
C Karnataka
D Bangalore
Correct Answer:  C. Karnataka
EXPLANATION

Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore are cities. Karnataka is a state.

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Q.165 Medium Classification
Which one is different from the others in terms of classification?
A Tomato
B Carrot
C Potato
D Chilli
Correct Answer:  B. Carrot
EXPLANATION

Tomato, potato, and chilli are fruits (botanically). Carrot is a root vegetable.

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Q.166 Medium Analogy
Profligate is to Restraint as Hedonistic is to ___?
A Pleasure
B Temperance
C Excess
D Indulgence
Correct Answer:  B. Temperance
EXPLANATION

Profligate (wasteful, reckless) lacks restraint. Hedonistic (seeking pleasure) lacks temperance or self-control. Both pairs show a quality that is antithetical to the blank. Temperance (moderation) is the opposite of hedonistic behavior, just as restraint opposes profligacy.

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Q.167 Medium Analogy
Obfuscate is to Clarity as Confound is to ___?
A Understanding
B Complexity
C Disorder
D Mystification
Correct Answer:  A. Understanding
EXPLANATION

Obfuscate means to make unclear, thus removing clarity. Similarly, confound means to perplex or bewilder, removing understanding. The relationship is: verb that obscures/confuses → its opposite state.

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Q.168 Medium Analogy
Torpid is to Activity as Lethargic is to ___?
A Laziness
B Sleep
C Vigor
D Sluggishness
Correct Answer:  C. Vigor
EXPLANATION

Torpid (sluggish, inactive) is opposite to Activity (action, movement). Lethargic (lacking energy/enthusiasm) is opposite to Vigor (physical strength and good health).

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Q.169 Medium Analogy
Eloquent is to Expression as Sagacious is to ___?
A Wisdom
B Knowledge
C Understanding
D Judgment
Correct Answer:  D. Judgment
EXPLANATION

Eloquent relates to skillful Expression/speech. Sagacious (wise, discerning) relates to sound Judgment or decision-making ability.

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Q.170 Medium Analogy
Ingenuous is to Guile as Naive is to ___?
A Innocence
B Cunning
C Simplicity
D Trust
Correct Answer:  B. Cunning
EXPLANATION

Ingenuous (innocent, frank) lacks Guile (cunning, deceit). Naive (lacking worldly experience) lacks Cunning (skill in deception).

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