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Q:

A certain sum is invested for 2 years in scheme M at 20% p.a. compound interest (compounded annually), Same sum is also invested for the same period in scheme N at k% p.a. simple interest. The interest earned from scheme M is twice of that earned from scheme N. What is the value of k?

A) 7 B) 11
C) 9 D) 13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 11

Explanation:

Interest earned in scheme M =   

P1 + 201002  - 1  = 11P25

Interest earned in scheme N =  

P x k x 2100 = Pk50

 

Now, from the given data,

 

11P25 = 2 x Pk50

k = 11

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Q:

MONEX is associated with

A) Monetary experiment B) Lunar experiment
C) Montreal experiment D) Monsoon experiment
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Monsoon experiment

Explanation:

Monsoon experiment is abbreviated as MONEX.

 

The Monsoon Experiment is the core of the GARP Monsoon Subprogramme, which is a major international effort to achieve a better understanding of the Planetary monsoon circulation, the major seasonal perturbation of the general circulation of the atmosphere and the influence of the annual cycle of precipitation associated with the monsoon on the agriculture of the many populous nations of the region.

 

Hence, MONEX is associated with The Monsoon Experiment.

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Q:

Name the movie that voted 2016’s Best Film by Indian film critics’ poll?

A) Pink B) Sultan
C) Mohenjadaro D) Dangal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Dangal

Explanation:
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Q:

Name the Asian country that has 1st time turned around from a Net importer of electricity to Net Exporter of electricity, as per Central Electricity Authority of the country.

A) India B) Bangladesh
C) Myanmar D) Pakistan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) India

Explanation:

As per Central Electricity Authority, the Designated Authority of Government of India for Cross Border Trade of Electricity, 1st time 'India' has turned around from a net importer of electricity to Net Exporter of electricity.

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Q:

Fear of crossing road is called as

A) Emetophobia B) Aerophobia
C) Erythrophobia D) Agoraphobia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Agoraphobia

Explanation:

Fear of places and situations that might cause panic, helplessness or embarrassment is called Agoraphobia. 

Fear of crossing road causes some panic in them and comes under Agoraphobia.

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Q:

In the given number series which follows the definite rules then find out the value of (M, N, O, and P) in second number series.

7  18  42  94  204

4   M   N    O     P

What value will come in place of P?

A) 179 B) 184
C) 164 D) 156
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 156

Explanation:

Here the given series 7  18  42  94  204 follows a pattern that, 

7

×2+4 = 18

18 ×2+6 = 42

42 ×2+10 = 94

94 ×2+16 = 204

Similarly,

4

×2+4 = 12

12 ×2+6 = 30

30 ×2+10 = 70

70 ×2+16 = 156

Hence, the value of P = 156.

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Q:

Which of the following is / are fund managers for National Pension System (NPS) in 2017 ?

A) Axis provident fund B) Yes bank pension fund
C) ICICI prudential pension D) Punjab National provident fund
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) ICICI prudential pension

Explanation:

At present in 2017, there are only seven NPS fund managers viz. HDFC Pension Fund, ICICI Prudential Pension, Kotak Pension Fund, LIC Pension Fund,  Reliance Capital Pension, SBI Pension Fund and UTI Retirement Solutions.

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Q:

Solve this puzzle?

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A) 18 B) 16
C) 20 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 16

Explanation:

Let the given be resembled in letters like R, G & B.

Here given,

1) R + R + R = 30

=> 3R = 30 => R = 30/3 = 10

 

2) R + G + G = 18 => R + 2G = 18 => 10 + 2G = 18 => 2G = 8 => G = 4

 

3) G - B = 2 => B = G - 2 => B = 4 - 2 => B = 2

 

Hence, R + G + B = 10 + 4 + 2 => 16.

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