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Watson bought a book for Rs. 240 and sold to Johny at a profit  of 50%. Johny wants to sell this book to Shekar so that he earns a profit of 25%. But Shekar is adamant at buying this book at a discount of 10%. What marked price should Johny quote to Shekar so as to achieve desired profit ?

A) Rs. 450 B) Rs. 360
C) Rs. 415 D) Rs. 500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. 500

Explanation:

Watson bought the book for Rs. 240 and sold to Johny at a profit of 50%.

S.P = C.P(1 + P%/100)

=> S.P for Watson = C.P for Johny = 240(1 + 50/100) = 240 x 1.5 = Rs. 360

Let Johny quoted the marked price of the book as Rs. M

We know, SP = M.P(1 - Discount(%)/100)

Here discount = 10% to Shekar,

S.P for Johny = M(1 - 10/100) = 0.9M

But Johny want to earn 25% profit,

=> S.P = C.P(1 + P%/100)

=> 0.9M = 360(1 + 25/100)

=> M = (360x1.25)/0.9

=> M = Rs. 500

Therefore, Johny should quote Rs. 500 as the marked price of the book to get 25% profit and allowing 10% discount to Shekar.

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Q:

Which battle established British supremacy in India?

A) The Battle of Buxar B) The Battle of Plassey
C) The Battle of Mysore D) The Battle of Samergarh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) The Battle of Plassey

Explanation:

The Battle of Plassey in the year 1757, victory of British East India company over Nawab of Bengal established British supremacy in India. The victory came under the leadership of Robert Clive.

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Q:

3 + 653-212-30+50 = ?

A) 3 B) 3sqrt{2}
C) 6 D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) None of these

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Q:

The granting of fundamental rights to citizens aims at ensuring ?

A) Socialistic government B) Individual liberty
C) An Independent judiciary D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Individual liberty

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" International Yoga Day " is observed on _____ ?

A) 21 May B) 21 June
C) 11 June D) 23 May
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 21 June

Explanation:

June 21St has been declared as the "International Yoga Day" by the United Nations General Assembly on December 11, 2014. The declaration came after the call for adoption of this day by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address to UN General Assembly on September 27, 2014.

21st June, 2017 is the 3rd International Yoga Day.

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What is the Color of Rs.50 bank notes in Mahatma Gandhi (New) series introduced recently ?

A) Magenta B) Stone Grey
C) Fluorescent Blue D) Ray blue
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Fluorescent Blue

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Q:

If banana is apple, apple is grapes, grapes is mango, mango is nuts, nuts is guava, which of the following is a yellow fruit ?

A) Grapes B) Mango
C) Nuts D) Guava
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Nuts

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Who among the following was a Brahmavadini who composed some hymns of the Vedas?

A) Gargi B) Lopamudra
C) Savitri D) Leelavati
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Lopamudra

Explanation:

Lopamudra was a Brahmavadini who composed some hymns of the Vedas.

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