Question : Direction: In a certain code language, Sue Re Nik means she is brave, Pi Sor Re Nik means she is always smiling, and Sor Re Zhi means she is always cheerful. What is the code used for the word smiling?
Option 1: Nik
Option 2: Re
Option 3: Pi
Option 4: Sor
Correct Answer: Pi
Solution : Given:
1. Sue Re Nik means she is brave.
2. Pi Sor Re Nik means she is always smiling.
3. Sor Re Zhi means she is always cheerful.
From these sentences, we can deduce that the word smiling is represented by the code Pi based on the fact that both smiling and Pi are the part of second sentence only.
So, the code used for the word smiling is Pi.
Hence, third option is correct.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, honest persons is coded as yu du, he is honest is coded as du mu cu, she is emotional is coded as mu hu ru, and she left is coded as hu nu. What is the code for the word emotional in that code language?
Option 1: ru
Option 2: hu
Option 3: du
Option 4: mu
Correct Answer: ru
Solution : Given:
1. honest persons ⇒ yu du
2. he is honest ⇒ du mu cu
3. she is emotional ⇒ mu hu ru
4. she left ⇒ hu nu
By comparing all the coded sentences, we find that –
In sentences 1 and 2, honest is a common word and du is a common code.
In sentences 2 and 3, is is a common word and mu is a common code.
In sentences 3 and 4, she is a common word and hu is a common code.
The remaining word and code in sentence 1 persons and yu; in sentence 2 he and cu; in sentence 3 are emotional and ru; in sentence 4 left and nu.
Finally, honest ⇒ du; is ⇒ mu; she ⇒ hu; ⇒ persons ⇒ yu; he ⇒ cu; emotional ⇒ ru; left ⇒ nu
So, emotional will be coded as ru. Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Name the Sikh Guru who developed the Gurmukhi script for writing the Punjabi language.
Option 1: Guru Ram Das
Option 2: Guru Hargobind
Option 3: Guru Tegh Bahadur
Option 4: Guru Angad
Correct Answer: Guru Angad
Solution : The correct option is Guru Angad
Guru Angad Dev Ji, the second Sikh Guru, is credited with developing the Gurmukhi script for writing the Punjabi language. He played a significant role in standardising and promoting the use of Gurmukhi for recording the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji and other Sikh Gurus.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, SCIENCE is written as 7–5–16–7–11–5–21. How will MUSEUM be written in that code language?
Option 1: 14–22–5–5–22–14
Option 2: 13–21–6–21–21–13
Option 3: 15–23–7–21–23–15
Option 4: 13–23–7–21–23–13
Correct Answer: 15–23–7–21–23–15
Solution : Given:
SCIENCE is written as 7–5–16–7–11–5–21
Add 2 to the positional value of each letter of SCIENCE and then write down the letters in the reverse order as shown, to obtain the required code –
Thus, SCIENCE is coded as 7–5–16–7–11–5–21
Similarly, follow the same pattern for MUSEUM –
Thus, is coded as 15–23–7–21–23–15. Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Culture can be a beautiful thing. There are many aspects that make up one’s culture. Whether it may be the clothing, language, religion, food, traditions, or even music, all aspects play a (1)____ role in making up a person’s culture. I think culture is so important because it does not affect only one person; it affects the (2)____ and also affects the other people around it. I am happy to know my culture and to know where my family (3)____ from. It gives me the sense of being whole and, at the same time, makes me feel (4)____ and different from other people. Different cultures and different people make our country the beautiful melting pot we are (5)_____ to call it.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: calm
Option 2: busy
Option 3: huge
Option 4: clumsy
Correct Answer: huge
Solution : The most appropriate option is the third option.
The sentence discusses the significance of various aspects in shaping a person's culture. The word huge in this context suggests that each aspect (clothing, language, religion, etc.) plays a significant and substantial role in forming a person's culture. It emphasises the importance and magnitude of these elements in shaping cultural identity.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Calm means peaceful or tranquil.
- Busy means actively engaged or occupied.
- Clumsy means awkward or uncoordinated.
Therefore, the correct answer is huge.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, ASIA is written as ZHRZ, and IRELAND is written as RIVOZMW. How will NORWAY be written in that language?
Option 1: NLISZB
Option 2: MLIDZB
Option 3: NJIDZB
Option 4: MJIDZB
Correct Answer: MLIDZB
Solution : Given:
ASIA is written as ZHRZ, and IRELAND is written as RIVOZMW.
Write the opposite pair of each letter of ASIA to obtain the required code –
A→Z; S→H; I→R; A→Z
Thus, ASIA is coded as ZHRZ.
And in, IRELAND is written as RIVOZMW –
I→R; R→I; E→V; L→O; A→Z; N→M; D→W
Thus, IRELAND is coded as RIVOZMW.
Similarly, follow the same pattern for NORWAY–
N→M; O→L; R→I; W→D; A→Z; Y→B
So, NORWAY is coded as MLIDZB. Hence, the second option is correct.
Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
The "Sesame Street" spin off (1)__________ to be the first Russian-language educational TV (2)__________ aimed specifically at preschoolers. The project (3)__________ support from both American and Russian government officials. "If we do not reform our (4)___________, we can hardly hope that we will reform our society," (5)__________ Elena Lenskaya, a director in Russia's Ministry of Education, during a 1992 U.S. congressional hearing on the planned adaptation.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: programme
Option 2: solution
Option 3: pattern
Option 4: recipe
Correct Answer: programme
Solution : The first option is correct.
Explanation:
The sentence talks about a TV initiative aimed at preschoolers. The word programme fits in this context, indicating a specific television programme targeted at young children for educational purposes.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Solution is a means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.
- The pattern is a repeated decorative design.
- A recipe is a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish.
Therefore, the correct answer is programme.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, pink is called wood, wood is called Pen, Pen is called colour, and colour is called brown. In this language, which of the following is used for writing?
Option 1: Pink
Option 2: Brown
Option 3: Pen
Option 4: Colour
Correct Answer: Colour
Solution : Based on the general information, we use Pen for writing.
Here, the Pen is called Colour.
So, from the given information, Colour is used for writing. Hence, the fourth option is correct.
Question : Directions: In a certain code language, towards the main gate is written as nt zb ps cq, and main purpose of this is written as rq kl bt zb. How is main written in the given language?
Option 1: ps
Option 2: kl
Option 3: rq
Option 4: zb
Correct Answer: zb
Solution : Given:
1. towards the main gate ⇒ nt zb ps cq
2. main purpose of this ⇒ rq kl bt zb
By comparing all the above-coded sentences, we find that –
The common word and the code in the given sentences are main and zb.
So, main will be coded as zb. Hence, the fourth option is correct.