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Q:

Odd man out of the series - 15, 19, 27, 38, 55, 75?

A) 27 B) 38
C) 55 D) 75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 38

Explanation:

The given series is 15, 19, 27, 38, 55, 75

15

15 + 4 = 19

19 + 8 = 27

27 + 12 = 39

39 + 16 = 55

55 + 20 = 75

 

Hence, the odd number in the given series is 38.

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Q:

The difference between present ages of Ravali and Swarna is 9 years. After 7 years, Ravali’s age is twice of Swarna’s age. What will be Ravali’s age after 4 years?

A) 15 yrs B) 16 yrs
C) 20 yrs D) 21 yrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 15 yrs

Explanation:

Let the present age of Ravali = x

=> Swarna's present age = x - 9

From the given data,

x + 7 = 2(x - 9 + 7)

=> x = 11 yrs

Required Ravali's age after 4 years = 11 + 4 = 15 yrs.

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Q:

Which among the following is the resting place of Morarji Desai?

A) Abhay Ghat B) Ekta Sthal
C) Shakti Sthal D) Vijay Ghat
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Abhay Ghat

Explanation:

The resting place of Morarji Desai is Abhay Ghat.

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Q:

Be the embodiment or perfect example of

A) Signify B) Personify
C) Characterise D) Idol
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Personify

Explanation:

One word substitution for Be the embodiment or perfect example of is Personify. Personify means represent or embody (a quality, concept, etc.) in a physical form.

 

Characterise: describe the distinctive nature or features of.

Idol: an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship.

Signify: be an indication of.

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Q:

The element gold occurs in which period?

A) 11 B) 5
C) 6 D) 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6

Explanation:

The chemical element gold has an atomic number 79 is present in period 6 and group 11 of the periodic table.

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Q:

What is the theme of 2017 World Migratory Bird Day ?

A) Their future is our future – a healthy planet for migratory birds and people B) Networking for migratory birds
C) Energy: make it bird friendly D) Destination flyways: Migratory bird and Tourism
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Their future is our future – a healthy planet for migratory birds and people

Explanation:

World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) was initiated in 2006 and is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. It has a global outreach and is an effective tool to help raise global awareness of the threats faced by migratory birds, their ecological importance, and the need for international cooperation to conserve them.

Day for World Migratory Bird Day celebrations is 10 May.

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Q:

Which of the following fraction is the largest?

A) 7/12 B) 9/16
C) 13/20 D) 32/80
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7/12

Explanation:

Here to say which fraction is greater from the given options, the fraction with greater numerator with same denominator or smaller denominator with same numerator.

To find the greater fraction, among the given options, make the denominators same for the options by finding the LCM of all the denominators.

7/12, 9/16, 13/20, 32/80

Now, LCM of 12, 16, 20, 80 = 240.

Then,

140/240, 135/240, 156/240, 96/240

Here 

156240 > 140240 > 135240 > 96240=> 1320 > 712 > 916 > 3280

 

Hence, largest fraction = 13/20.

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Q:

Which statement describes the term salary?

A) Salary refers to the fixed amount paid on a daily basis. B) Salary refers to the varying amount paid on a daily basis.
C) Salary refers to the fixed amount paid on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis. D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Salary refers to the fixed amount paid on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis.

Explanation:

A salary is best described as a fixed amount of income that is paid to an individual on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis.

 

A salary can also be described as the annual earnings paid out over a year.

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