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Q:

Find the odd man out?

28, 12, 4, 2, -2

A) -2 B) 2
C) 12 D) 28
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2

Explanation:

Here the given series 28, 12, 4, 2, -2 follows a pattern that

 

28 28 - 24 = 28 - 16 = 1212 - 23 = 12 - 8 = 44 - 22 = 4 - 4 = 0 (NOT 2)0 - 21 = 0 - 2 = -2

 

Hence, the odd man in the given series is 2.

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Q:

Who is the guardian of fundamental Rights enumerated in Indian Constitution?

A) Supreme Court B) Parliament
C) Constitution D) President
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Supreme Court

Explanation:

The Judiciary is the guardian of fundamental Rights enumerated in Indian Constitution.

In a criminal case, the judge has the power to decide whether the accused's rights have been violated.

As with most disputes, the courts decide when a right has been violated. They then have the power to act in order.

Here the Supreme Court is tyhe Highest of the Judiciary in India.

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Q:

Find the next number in the given number sequence?

101, 98, 93, 86, 75, ?

A) 62 B) 68
C) 71 D) 73
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 62

Explanation:

The given number sequence is 101, 98, 93, 86, 75, ?

101

101 - 3 = 98

98 - 5 = 93

93 - 7 = 86

86 - 11 = 75

75 - 13 = 62

 

Here the series follows a pattern that consecutive subtraction of prime numbers.

 

Hence, the next number in the sequence is 62.

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Q:

Find the Odd One Out of the following Number Series?

3, 14, 36, 67, 113, 168

A) 14 B) 36
C) 67 D) 113
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 67

Explanation:

Here the given number series is 3, 14, 36, 67, 113, 168

It follows a pattern that

3

3 + 1 x 11 = 3 + 11 = 14

14 + 2 x 11 = 14 + 22 = 36

36 + 3 x 11 = 36 + 33 = 69

69 + 4 x 11 = 69 + 44 = 113

113 + 5 x 11 = 113 + 55 = 168

 

Hence, the wrong number is 67.

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Q:

Find the next number in the given number series?

2, 3, 7, 16, 32, ?

A) 49 B) 52
C) 54 D) 57
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 57

Explanation:

The given number series is 2, 3, 7, 16, 32, ?

 

22 + 12 = 33 + 22 = 77 + 32 = 1616 + 42 = 3232  + 52 = 57

Hence, the next number in the given number series is 57.

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Q:

What value will come in place of question mark (?) in following number series?

12, 16, 32, 68, ?

A) 198 B) 164
C) 132 D) 118
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 132

Explanation:

Given series is 

 

12        16         32          68         ?

 

Here it follows a pattern that,

 

12

 

12 + (2x2) = 16

 

16 + (4x4) = 32

 

32 + (6x6) = 68

 

68 + (8x8) = 132

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Q:

Find the odd one out of the following number series?

56, 64, 48, 90, 16, 144

 

A) 48 B) 64
C) 90 D) 16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 90

Explanation:

The given number series follows a pattern that,

56

56 + 8 = 64

64 - 16 = 48

48 + 32 = 80 (Not equal to 90)

80 - 64 = 16

16 + 128 = 144 

 

Hence, the odd number in the given number series is 90.

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Q:

Fumble is to Finesse as Malign is to

A) Slander B) Extol
C) Criticize D) Assurance
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Extol

Explanation:

Fumble means grope, mishandle, drop, mistake, blunder, bungle.

Finesse means skill, grace, elegance, assurance, diplomacy, discretion.

So, they are opposites.

 

Similarly,

Malign means slander or criticize.

Extol means being kind or good-natured. A person without finesse often fumbles. A person without extol in his heart often maligns.

Extol means praise or exalt, benevolence

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