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Arrange the following words will come in middle if all of them are arranged alphabetically as in a dictionary?

A) Savage B) Savour
C) Save D) Saviour
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Save

Explanation:

Sausage, Savage, Save, Saviour, Savour

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In a certain code '13' means 'stop smoking' and '59' means 'injurious habit'. What is the meaning of '9' and '5' respectively in that code ?

I. '157' means 'stop bad habit'.

II. '839' means 'smoking is injurious'.

A) If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question B) If the data in statement II alone are sufficient answer the question
C) If the data either in I or II alone are sufficient to answer the question; D) If the data even in both the statements together are not sufficient to answer the question
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) If the data either in I or II alone are sufficient to answer the question;

Explanation:

'59' means Injurious habit' and '157' means 'stop bad habit' (from I). Thus, the common code number '5' stands for common word 'habit'. So. '9' represents 'injurious'.Hence, I is sufficient.

Also, '59' means Injurious habit' and '839' means 'smoking is injurious'. Thus, the common code number '9' stands for common word 'injurious'. So, '5' represents 'habit'. Thus, II is also sufficient. 

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Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative 

Assertion(A)   :   When common salt is kept open, it absorbs moisture from the air. 

Reason (R)     :   Common salt contains magnesium chloride. 

A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true but R is false. D) A is false but R is true.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

Magnesium chloride present in common salt is a deliquescent substance i.e. it absorbs moisture from the air when kept in open. 

 

 

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Directions : For the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) below, choose the correct alternative 

Assertion (A) : Carbon monoxide when inhaled causes death. 

Reason (R) : Carbon monoxide combines with haemoglobin. 

A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. B) Both A and It are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
C) A is true but R is false. D) A is false but R is true.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

Carbon monoxide, when inhaled, combines with haemoglobin of blood to form carboxyhaemoglobin which inhibits the transport of oxygen. 

 

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Genuine : Authentic : : Mirage : ?

A) Transpiration B) Illusion
C) Reflection D) Image
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Illusion

Explanation:

Here the given pair of words are related in such a way that they are synonyms.

That is Genuine and Authentic are synonyms and similarly, Mrage and illusion are synonyms.

 

Hence, Genuine : Authentic : : Mirage : Illusion.

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 From the given alternatives, according to dictionary, which word will come at SECOND position?

1. Budge

2. Bulb

3. Cannon

4. Bumper

5. Capable

 

A) Bumper B) Bulb
C) Budge D) Capable
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Bulb

Explanation:
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If the sequence of the English alphabet is reversed then which letter is 7th to the left of second vowel from the right of English alphabet in the new series?

A) U B) V
C) L D) M
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) L

Explanation:

Second vowel from the right of reversed English alphabet is E and 7th letter to the left of E in the new series is L.

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How is my father's mother's only daughter-in-law's daughter's father related to me ?

A) Son-in-law B) Uncle
C) Son D) Father
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Father

Explanation:

My fahter's mother's only daughter-in-law is my father's wife i.e. my mother. My mother's daughter is my sister. My sister's father is my father.

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Filed Under: Blood Relations
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