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01A number increases from 240 to 300. What is the percentage increase?＋
Explanation: Increase = 60; 60/240 × 100 = 25%.
02If A:B = 3:5 and B:C = 10:7, what is A:C?＋
Explanation: Make B equal: 3:5 becomes 6:10, hence A:C = 6:7.
03An article bought for ₹800 is sold at a 15% profit. Find the selling price.＋
Explanation: Selling price = 800 × 1.15 = ₹920.
04A can finish a work in 12 days and B in 18 days. In how many days can they finish it together?＋
Explanation: Combined rate = 1/12 + 1/18 = 5/36, so time = 36/5 = 7.2 days.
05Book is to Reading as Fork is to ____.＋
Explanation: A book is used for reading; a fork is used for eating.
06Find the next number: 3, 8, 15, 24, 35, ?＋
Explanation: Differences are 5, 7, 9, 11; next is 13, so 35 + 13 = 48.
07If CAT is coded as DBU, how is DOG coded using the same rule?＋
Explanation: Each letter is shifted forward by one: D→E, O→P, G→H.
08Choose the word nearest in meaning to 'abundant'.＋
Explanation: Abundant means existing in large quantities; plentiful is the closest synonym.
09Identify the part with an error: 'Each of the players / have received / a certificate / today.'＋
Explanation: 'Each' is singular, so the verb should be 'has received'.
10A person who speaks many languages is called a ____.＋
Explanation: A polyglot is a person who knows and uses several languages.
11Which constitutional body conducts elections to Parliament and State Legislatures in India?＋
Explanation: The Election Commission of India is the constitutional authority responsible for these elections.
12The Permanent Settlement was introduced in Bengal under which Governor-General?＋
Explanation: The Permanent Settlement was introduced under Lord Cornwallis in 1793.
13Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar'?＋
Explanation: The Kosi has historically caused severe flooding in Bihar.
14Inflation refers to a sustained rise in the general level of ____.＋
Explanation: Inflation is a sustained increase in the general price level of goods and services.
15Which organelle is primarily responsible for cellular respiration?＋
Explanation: Mitochondria are the main site of aerobic cellular respiration.
16If 40% of a number is 96, what is the number?＋
Explanation: Number = 96 ÷ 0.40 = 240.
17The Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in which Part of the Constitution of India?＋
Explanation: Directive Principles are contained in Part IV.
18Who founded the Mauryan Empire?＋
Explanation: Chandragupta Maurya founded the Mauryan Empire.