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In the following questions a part of a sentence is given in bold, it is then followed by four sentences which try to explain the meaning of the idiom/phrase given in bold. Choose the
alternative from the four given below each question which explains the meaning of the phrase correctly without altering the meaning of the sentence given as question. If none of the sentence explains the meaning of the highlighted phrase, choose option 5 i.e., “None of these” as your answer choice

At the start of his presentation, it seemed that he’s out of his mind, but when he finished, we saw that there’s method in his madness.

A) After the presentation, we realised that he deliberately chose to be vague and absurd. B) Though his presentation appeared a little absurd in the beginning, we ultimately found out that he had a rational purpose behind it
C) There was a stark difference between what he started with and how he concluded his presentation. D) Since he was not completely in his senses, he presented in an awkward manner.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Though his presentation appeared a little absurd in the beginning, we ultimately found out that he had a rational purpose behind it

Explanation:

The phrase refers to a specific, rational purpose in what one is doing or planning, even though it may appear crazy or absurd to another person.

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In a certain code, RIPPLE is written as 613382, PREACH is coded as 362457. How is PILLER written in that code?

A) 318826 B) 318286
C) 618826 D) 338816
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 318826

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Software that helps run the computer hardware

A) proprietary software B) beta software
C) system software D) none of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) system software

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Find the value of sin230 cos245 + 4 tan230 + 1/2sin290 - 2 cos290 + 1/24

A) 3 B) 4
C) 2 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2

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Raghu's tanker can fill a cistern in 4 hours. After half the cistern is filled, three more similar tankers are opened. What is the total time taken to fillthe cistern completely?

A) 2h 30 min B) 2h
C) 3h D) 2h 40 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2h 30 min

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In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

 

The officer said, "I am very busy now".

 

A) The officer said that he was very busy now. B) The officer said that he is very busy then.
C) The officer said that he is very busy now. D) The officer said that he was very busy then.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The officer said that he was very busy then.

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A balloon leaves from a point P rises at a uniform speed. After 6 minutes, an observer situated at a distance of 450√3 metres from point P observes that angle of elevation of the balloon is 60 deg. Assume that point of observation and point P are on the same level. What is the speed (in m/s) of the balloon?

A) 4.25 B) 3.75
C) 4.5 D) 3.45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3.75

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If "-" means "plus", "x" means "divided by", "÷" means "multiply" and "+" means "substraction", then

A) 218 B) 219
C) 216 D) 230
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 216

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