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Q:

A Group consists of 4 couples in which each of the  4 persons have one wife each. In how many ways could they be arranged in a straight line such that the men and women occupy alternate positions?

A) 1152 B) 1278
C) 1296 D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1152

Explanation:

Case I :  MW  MW  MW  MW

 

Case II:  WM  WM  WM  WM

 

Let us arrange 4 men in 4! ways, then we arrange 4 women in 4P4 ways at 4 places either left of the men or right of the men. Hence required number of arrangements

 

   4! × 4P4  + 4! × 4P4  = 2 × 576 = 1152

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Q:

The circumference of a circle, whose area is 24.64 sq.m

A) 14.64 B) 16.36
C) 17.60 D) 18.40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 17.60

Explanation:

πr2 =26.64

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Q:

In one hour, a boat goes 12 km/hr along the stream and 6 km/hr against the stream. The speed of the boat in still water (in km/hr) is:

A) 9 B) 8
C) 7 D) 7.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 9

Explanation:

Speed in still water = Average of Speed in Upstream and speed in Downstream

= 1/2 (12 + 6) kmph = 9 kmph.

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Q:

If the price of a commodity is decreased by 20% and its consumption is increased by 10%, what will be the increase or decrease in the expenditure on the commodity?

A) increase 12% B) decrease 12%
C) increase 16% D) decrease 16%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) decrease 12%

Explanation:

Given the price of a commodity is decreased by  p = 20%

And its consumption is increased by q = 10%

Now, required increase or decrease in the expenditure on the commodity can be 

p + q + pq/100 = -20 + 10 - 200/100 = -10 - 2 = -12%.

 

Hence, decrease in the expenditure = 12%

 

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Q:

Refer the below data table and answer the following question.

If the imports in 2012 was Rs. 1500 crores and the total exports in the years 2012 and 2013 together was Rs. 2000 crores, then the imports in 2013 was ?

 

A) 573 B) 636
C) 1364 D) 707
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 573

Explanation:
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Q:

Find x if 

log1218 = log24x + 1. log24x+1 + 4

A) 0 B) 1
C) 2 D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 0

Explanation:

By trial and error method, when we substitute 

x = 0

Both LHS and RHS are equal.

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Q:

Which strait separates India from Sri Lanka?

A) Strait of Gibraltar B) Palk strait
C) Strait of Hormuz D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Palk strait

Explanation:

Strait is nothing but a narrow passage of water which connects two seas or other large areas of water. Here Palk strait is the strait that separates India from Sri Lanka.

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Q:

Sullen is to moody as monotonous is to what

A) Repetitious B) Attractive
C) Drab D) Varied
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Repetitious

Explanation:

Here the given words, sullen and moody are synonyms to each other which means that gloomy, resentful. Similarly, repetitious and monotonous are synonyms to each other which means dull, tedious.

 

Hence, Sullen : moody :: monotonous : repetitious.

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