Question : Which of the following statements are correct regarding the composition of the State Legislative Council as of December 2023?
A. The maximum strength of the Council is fixed at one-third of the total strength of the Assembly.
B. The minimum strength of the Council is fixed at 40.
C. A total of 5/6 of the total number of members of a Legislative Council are indirectly elected and 1/6 members are nominated.
D. The nominations (nominated members) made by the Governor can be challenged in the court.
Option 1: B, C and D only
Option 2: A, B and C only
Option 3: A, B, C and D
Option 4: A, B and D only
Correct Answer: A, B and C only
Solution : The correct answer is A, B and C only.
A state's Legislative Council may not have fewer than 40 members or more than one-third of the State Assembly's total membership, as stated in Article 171 of the Constitution. One-third or less of the State Legislative Assembly's members may comprise the State Legislative Council. Its membership must, however, be less than forty. The State Legislative Council's Chairman and Deputy Chairman are chosen by these members.
Answer laterQuestion : Directions: If 4 × 9 × 3 = 4 and 5 × 3 × 1 = 3, then 9 × 9 × 7 = ?
Option 1: 5
Option 2: 6
Option 3: 7
Option 4: 9
Correct Answer: 5
Solution : Given:
4 × 9 × 3 = 4, 5 × 3 × 1 = 3
The pattern in the equation→4 × 9 × 3 = 4 is 4 + 9 + 3 = 16 = 42
The pattern in the equation→5 × 3 × 1 = 3 is 5 + 3 + 1 = 9 = 32
Here, the sign × means +.
Using the same pattern in equation 9 × 9 × 7
The equation becomes –
9 + 9 + 7 = 25 = 52
Therefore, the square root of 25 is equal to 5.
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
He was unable / to help me because / he had been failed / to arrange the money.
Option 1: to help me because
Option 2: to arrange the money
Option 3: he had been failed
Option 4: he was unable
Correct Answer: he had been failed
Solution : The error lies in the third option.
The error is in the phrase he had been failed. The verb failed in this context should be used in its active form, not in the passive form with been. The correct form should be he had failed, which means he did not succeed in arranging the money.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: "He was unable to help me because he had failed to arrange the money."
Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
In case of a natural calamity, the shortage of essential things must be overcome in a short time.
(1) commodities
(2) consignments
(3) material
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the first option.
This option is the correct choice because "commodities" is a more precise and appropriate term for essential items or goods, especially when discussing overcoming shortages during a natural calamity. It is a suitable replacement that enhances clarity and specificity.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Consignments refer to shipments or deliveries of goods.
- Material is a broad term that may not sufficiently convey the idea of essential items or goods.
Therefore, the correct sentence is: In case of a natural calamity, the shortage of essential commodities must be overcome in a short time.
Question : Direction: In the following question, select the missing number from the given responses.
| 6 | 8 | 7 |
| 36 | 64 | 49 |
| 24 | 48 | 35 |
| 18 | 24 | ? |
Option 1: 17
Option 2: 18
Option 3: 19
Option 4: 21
Correct Answer: 21
Solution : Given:
| 6 | 8 | 7 |
| 36 | 64 | 49 |
| 24 | 48 | 35 |
| 18 | 24 | ? |
In the first column, 6 × 6 = 36 → 6 × 4 = 24 → 6 × 3 = 18
In the second column, 8 × 8 = 64 → 8 × 6 = 48 → 8 × 3 = 24
In the third column, 7 × 7 = 49 → 7 × 5 = 35 → 7 × 3 = 21
So, the missing number is 21.
Hence, fourth option is correct.
Question : In which five-year plan was the process of economic reform introduced in India?
Option 1: Tenth
Option 2: Fifth
Option 3: Eighth
Option 4: Sixth
Correct Answer: Eighth
Solution : The correct option is Eighth.
The 8th Five-Year Plan ran from 1992 to 1997. India's attempts to accomplish several socioeconomic goals and to advance economic development and progress were maintained under this plan. Among the main objectives and areas of concentration for the Eighth Five-Year Plan were:
1. Infrastructure Development: To promote economic growth, the strategy sought to advance infrastructure development in industries including telecommunications, electricity, and transportation.
2. Agricultural Growth: Three main objectives were to boost modern agricultural methods, enhance rural development, and increase agricultural output.
3. Industrial expansion: To strengthen the manufacturing sector and advance economic stability, industrial expansion and diversification should be encouraged.
Question : Directions: Select the figure from the options that can replace the question mark (?) and complete the given pattern.
Option 1: 
Option 2: 
Option 3: 
Option 4: 
Correct Answer:
Solution : In the given figure, follow the directions to find the next figure –
Hence, the first option is correct.
Question : Which of the given responses would be a meaningful order of the following?
1.Epilouge 2.Chapter 3.Index 4.Prolouge 5.Cover
Option 1: 3,4,2,1,5
Option 2: 5,3,4,2,1
Option 3: 1,5,2,4,3
Option 4: 1,3,4,2,5
Correct Answer: 5,3,4,2,1
Solution : Given: 1.Epilouge 2.Chapter 3.Index 4.Prolouge 5.Cover
Here,
A meaningful order for the given responses could be:
5. Cover, 3. Index, 4. Prologue, 2. Chapter, 1. Epilogue,
This order represents the typical sequence of sections in a book, starting with the cover, followed by the index, prologue, chapters, and finally the epilogue.
Hence, second option is correct.
Question : Directions: How many triangles are there in the given figure?
Option 1: 11
Option 2: 9
Option 3: 10
Option 4: 12
Correct Answer: 10
Solution : The given figure can be labeled as shown below –
There are a total of 10 triangles in the above figure. They are AFE, EDG, EFG, EHN, HNM, EHM, HIJ, GML, GNK, HKL.
Hence, the third option is correct.
Question : Two places, P and Q, are 162 km apart. A train leaves P for Q and simultaneously, another train leaves Q for P. They meet at the end of six hours. If the former train travels 8 km/h faster than the other, the speed of the train from Q is:
Option 1: $12\frac{5}{6}$ km/h
Option 2: $10\frac{5}{6}$ km/h
Option 3: $9\frac{1}{2}$ km/h
Option 4: $8\frac{1}{2}$ km/h
Correct Answer: $9\frac{1}{2}$ km/h
Solution : Given: Two places P and Q are 162 km apart. A train leaves P for Q and simultaneously, another train leaves Q for P. They meet at the end of six hours and the former train travels 8 km/h faster than the other.
Let the speed of the train from Q be x km/h.
Then the speed of the train from P is (x + 8) km/h.
Now in 6 hours the train from Q to P travels 6x km and 6(x + 8) km respectively.
Here, 6x + 6(x + 8) = 162
⇒ 12x = 162 – 48
⇒ x = $\frac{114}{12} = 9\frac{1}{2}$
Hence, the correct answer is $9\frac{1}{2}$ km/h.
