Sanguine is to Optimism as Morose is to ___?

The correct answer is A: Pessimism. Sanguine disposition reflects optimism; morose disposition reflects pessimism. These represent opposite emotional and philosophical outlooks on life.

Group these historical periods by their chronological order in Indian history: Vedic Age, Mughal Era, British Raj, Mauryan Empire

The correct answer is B: Vedic Age, Mauryan Empire, Mughal Era, British Raj. Chronological order: Vedic Age (1500-500 BCE), Mauryan Empire (322-185 BCE), Mughal Era (1526-1857), British Raj (1857-1947).

Find the missing term: 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, ?

The correct answer is A: 96. Each term is multiplied by 2. 48 × 2 = 96

In a certain code, each letter is shifted by 2 positions forward in the alphabet. How is MACHINE coded?

The correct answer is A: OCEJKPG. M→O, A→C, C→E, H→J, I→K, N→P, E→G. Each letter shifts 2 positions forward.

Which grouping correctly classifies Indian metropolitan areas by their population category and administrative status as per Census 2021 data?

The correct answer is B: Tier-1 (>10M): Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata | Tier-2 (5-10M): Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai | Tier-3 (. Per 2021 Census: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata exceed 10M (Tier-1). Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai are 5-10M (Tier-2). Pune and Ahmedabad are below 5M (Tier-3) metropolitan areas.