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Daily Quiz

Q1 The ratio of the three numbers is 3:4:5 and their If 11th October 1994 was Tuesday then what was
L.C.M. is 2400. Then what will be their HCF? the day on 11th October 1998?
(A) 55 (B) 40 (A) Sunday (B) Tuesday
(C) 60 (D) 70 (C) Thursday (D) Saturday

Q2 The table given below shows the income and Q7 Which answer figure will complete the pattern in
expenditure of a company in five years. the following question figure?
Years Income Expenditure Question Figure
A 350 150

B 250 100

C 200 150

D 400 100

E 150 75
(A)

Saving = Income - Expenditure

What is the average saving in all years?
(B)
(A) 245 (B) 145
(C) 175 (D) 155
y−x
Q3 If 2.5x = 0.06y then find the value of y+x
. (C)
(A) 24

61
(B) 61

64

(C) 65

68
(D) 64

61

(D)
Q4 ₹13, 540 is to be divided between Kamal and
Sunita such that Kamal's share at the end of 5
years may be equal to Sunita's share at the end
of 7 years. If the rate of interest is 8% per annum
Q8 In each of the following questions a number
compounded anmully, then Kamal's share is:
series is given with one of the terms middle is
missing. Choose the correct alternative that will
(A) ₹7280 (B) ₹7290 continue the same pattern and replace the
(C) ₹8240 (D) ₹7390 question Mark (? ) in the given series.

Q5 What is the value of 14, 16, ?, 114, 464, 2330

(a
2
+ b
2
+ 4c
2
− ab − 2bc − 2ca) (a + b ? (A) 25 (B) 36
(C) 88 (D) 12
+ 2c)

(A) a3 + b
3
+ 8c
3
− 8abc
Q9 In each question/group of questions below are
(B) a 3
+ b
3
+ 6c
3
− 4abc
given two or three statements followed by two or
(C) 4a3 + b
3
+ 8c
3
− 9abc
three conclusions. You have to take both the
(D) a3 + b
3
+ 8c
3
− 6abc
given statements to be true even if they seem to
be at variance from commonly known facts, read
Q6
either or all the three conclusions then decide
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which of the given conclusions logically follows (C) Madhya Pradesh (D) Goa
from the given statements, disregarding
Q16 Select the option that will improve the underlined
commonly known facts yes.
part of the given sentence. In case no
Statements: All switches are monitors.
improvement is needed, select 'No improvement
All mouse are monitors.
required'.
Conclusions I: All switches are mouse.
Not only_did he run away from home, but also
Conclusion II: All monitors are mouse.
stole the money.
(A) Only conclusion I follows
(B) Only conclusion II follows
(A) He only did not run
(C) Both conclusions follow
(B) Only he did not ran
(D) None of the conclusions follow
(C) Not only did he ran
Q10 Find the angle in 20 minutes between Hour hand (D) No improvement required
and Minute hand of a clock?
Q17 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the
(A) 140° (B) 110°
blank.
(C) 180° (D) 210°
Look at the hippo ______ about happily in the
Q11 The INC (Indian National Congress) had passed river.
the famous resolution on "Non-Cooperation" at (A) crackling (B) stammering
which session? (C) sputtering (D) splashing
(A) Calcutta (B) Delhi
Q18 Select the most appropriate option that can
(C) Bombay (D) Lucknow
substitute the underlined segment in the given
Q12 Which of the following articles of the Constitution sentence. If there is no need to substitute it,
declares that no person shall be deprived of his select 'No substitution required'.
life or personal liberty, except according to They have decorated their house nicely, didn't
procedure established by law? they?
(A) Article 19 (B) Article 21 (A) No substitution required
(C) Article 20 (D) Article 18 (B) have they
(C) did they
Q13 Burning of coal is an example of ______.
(D) haven't they

(A) decomposition reaction Q19 The following sentence has been divided into
(B) double displacement reaction parts. One of them contains an error. Select the
(C) combination reaction part that contains the error from the given
(D) displacement reaction options.
We forgot / to wish Susan / in her birthday / this
Q14 Who has launched ‘Malaviya Mission’ ?
year.
(A) PM Narendra Modi
(A) to wish Susan
(B) Dharmendra Pradhan
(B) We forgot
(C) Anurag Thakur
(C) in her birthday
(D) Amit Shah
(D) this year
Q15 Which state government launched "Mob
Q20 Select the most appropriate option to fill in the
Lynching Victim Compensation Scheme" ?
blank.
(A) Gujarat (B) Haryana

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In the year 1973 , there were only 9 tiger (A) consequently (B) gradually
reserves, but _____ the number has risen to fifty. (C) adamantly (D) technically

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Answer Key
Q1 (B) Q11 (A)

Q2 (D) Q12 (B)

Q3 (B) Q13 (C)

Q4 (B) Q14 (B)

Q5 (D) Q15 (C)

Q6 (A) Q16 (D)

Q7 (D) Q17 (D)

Q8 (B) Q18 (D)

Q9 (D) Q19 (C)

Q10 (B) Q20 (B)

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Hints & Solutions

Q1 Text Solution: (a
2
+ b
2
+ 4c
2
− ab − 2bc − 2ca)(a + b

Let us suppose the numbers to be 3x, 4x and

5x. + 2c)

Their L.C.M. = 60x. 2 2 2

= (a + b + 2c)(a + b + 4c − ab − 2bc
Now, 60x = 2400
x = 40. − 2ca)

Therefore the numbers are 120 , 160 and 200

Thus, their required H.C.F. = 40 = (a + b

2 2 2
+ 2c) (a + b + (2c) − ab − 2bc − 2ca)
Q2 Text Solution:
Total income in all years = a
3
+ b
3
+ (2c)
3
− 3 × a × b × 2c

=350+250+200+400+150=1350 = a
3
+ b
3
+ 8c
3
− 6abc

Total expenditure in all years

=150+100+150+100+75=575 Q6 Text Solution:
Saving = Income - Expenditure The logic followed here is:
=1350−575=775 Normal year contains 365 days.
The average saving in all years is Leap year contains 366 days.
=
775
=155 So, in 365 days we have 1 odd day and in 366
5

days we have 2 odd days.

Q3 Text Solution: = 1994, 1995, 1997 and 1998 is a normal year.
2.5x = 0.06y = 1996 is a leap year.
Put x = 0.6 and y = 2.5 = 11th October 1994 - Tuesday
y−x
=
2.5 − 0.06
=
2.44
=
61
= 11th October 1995 (Normal year) - Tuesday +
y+x 2.5 + 0.06 2.56 64

1 = Wednesday.
= 11th October 1996 (Leap year) - Wednesday +
Q4 Text Solution: 2 = Friday.
Let Kamal's share be x. = 11th October 1997 (Normal year) - Friday + 1 =
Then, Sunita's share = 13540 - x. Saturday.

x(1 +
8
5
= (13540 − x)(1 +
8
7
= 11th October 1998 (Normal year) - Saturday +
) )
100 100

2
1 = Sunday
8
x = (13540 − x)(1 + )
100

x = (13540 − x) (
729

625
) Therefore, Sunday falls on 11th October 1998.
625x = 13540 × 729 − 729x

1354x = 13540 × 729 Hence, “Sunday” is the correct answer.

13540×729
x = = 7290
1354

Q7 Text Solution:
Q5 Text Solution: According to the question :
We have been given an incomplete figure. We
have to find the correct figure from the options to
complete it.
Logic: The figure is divided into 4 equal parts.

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The complete figure becomes,

Hence, " " is the correct answer.

Q8 Text Solution: From the given conclusions :

According to the question: I: All switches are mouse. ( False , as there is no
we have been given numbers arranged in a relation given between mouse and switch )
series using some logic.We have to identify the II: All monitors are mouse. ( False , as all mouse
logic and then have to find the number that is are monitors )
missing.
Hence , " None of the conclusions follow " is the
14 × 1 + 2 = 16 correct answer.
16 × 2 + 4 = 36
36 × 3 + 6 = 114
114 × 4 + 8 = 464 Q10 Text Solution:

464 × 5 + 10 = 2330 Hour Hand:- 1 Hour = 30°

60 Minutes = 30°

So , 36 is the missing number . 1 Minute = ½°

Minute Hand:- 5 Minutes = 30°

Hence , " 36 " is the correct answer . 1 Minute = 6°

*( HH is hour hand and MH is minute hand )
Q9 Text Solution: HH:- 1H = 30°
According to the question : 1M = ½°
We have been given two statements and by 20M = 20×½°
following the information given in them , we have = 10°
to check whether the given conclusions follow MH:- 5M = 30°
the given statements. 1M = 6°
20M = 20×6
= 120°
The possible venn diagram is as follows : Angle between HH & MH = 120°-10°
= 110°
Hence, "110°" is the correct answer.

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Q11 Text Solution: Malaviya Mission is mainly the Teachers

The Calcutta Special Session of Congress in Training Programme.
September 1920 passed the Non-cooperation The objective of Malaviya Mission is to
resolution; the resolution was officially validated improve the quality of teachers’ training, build
in the Nagpur annual session in Dec 1920. leadership skills in teachers.
Key Points: Malaviya Mission was launched by the
It was passed in 1920 under the leadership of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Mahatma Gandhi. Malaviya Mission was launched at Kaushal
The aim of the movement was a grant of Self- Bhawan, New Delhi.
Governance. Hence, the correct answer is option (B)
Dharmendra Pradhan.
Q12 Text Solution:
Article 21 is the ‘Right to Life’ and is included Q15 Text Solution:
in Part III of the Constitution. Madhya Pradesh government launched "Mob
Article 21 refers to the ‘ Protection of Life and Lynching Victim Compensation Scheme".
Personal Liberty.’ Under the "Mob Lynching Victim
It says that no person shall be deprived of his Compensation Scheme" killing of any person
life or personal liberty, except according to by a group of 5 or more persons on grounds of
procedure established by law. religion, caste, sex, place of birth, language.
It comes under Fundamental rights. Under the "Mob Lynching Victim
It is applicable to every person i.e. to both Compensation Scheme", compensation of ₹10
citizens and foreigners. Lakh will be provided to the family member of
Article 19 deals with freedom of Speech and the deceased person. There will be a
Expression. provision to give ₹4 Lakh to ₹5 Lakh for the
Article 20 deals with protection with respect to injured person.
conviction of offenses and double jeopardy. Hence, the correct answer is option (C) Madhya
Article 18 deals with the abolition of titles. Pradesh.
Hence, the correct answer is “Article 21.”
Q16 Text Solution:
Q13 Text Solution: The underlined part of the sentence is
A combination reaction is a reaction in which grammatically correct and needs no
two or more elements or compounds combine improvement.
to produce a single product. It uses "not only … but also" as a correlative
This might happen in a single step or over a conjunction to connect two equal grammatical
series of steps. items: the verbs "did run" and "stole".
Coal burning is both a combustion process It follows the rule of inversion when using "not
and a combination reaction since it involves only" at the beginning of a clause.
the combining of two reactants to produce one When we do this, we invert the subject and
product. the verb: Not only did he run away from
Hence the correct anwer is "combination home, but also stole the money.
reaction". If there is no auxiliary verb or the main verb
be, we use "do, does, did" in the sentence.
Q14 Text Solution: It uses the same tense "past simple" for both
verbs: did run and stole.

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This creates parallelism and consistency in
the sentence.
The sentence has no spelling, punctuation, or
agreement errors.
Hence, the given sentence is correct and
requires no change.
Correct sentence: Not only did he run away from
home, but also stole the money.
Q17 Text Solution:
The given blank needs to be filled with a “verb”.
Let us first understand the given options:
Crackling means to make a series of short,
sharp noises, or to cause something to make
such noises.
Stammering means speaking with difficulty,
repeating sounds or words, and
stopping, usually because of nervousness.
Sputtering means to make several quick
explosive sounds or to speak quickly and
angrily.
Splashing means to cause water or other
liquid to scatter in drops or small particles, or
to move or play in water or other liquid.
This word is suitable for describing the
action of a hippo that is moving about
happily in the river, as it would create
splashes of water with its large body and
feet.
Hence, “splashing” is the most appropriate option
for the given blank grammatically
contextually.
Correct sentence: Look at the hippo splashing
about happily in the river.
Q18 Text Solution:
The underlined part of the sentence
grammatically incorrect and needs improvement
with the “question tag”.
The question tag is negative when the main
clause is positive. The question tag is positive
when the main clause is negative. The subject of
the question tag is always a pronoun.
Structure:
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Positive Sentence: auxiliary + n't + subject
Negative sentence: auxiliary + subject
Example:
She is gorgeous, isn't she?
She is not gorgeous, is she?
Hence, we should replace “didn't they” with
“haven't they” to make the sentence
grammatically correct.
Correct sentence: They have decorated their
house nicely, haven't they?
Q19 Text Solution:
The given sentence is grammatically incorrect
and the error lies in the option “in her birthday”.
The error is related to the “preposition”.
The word "in" is the wrong preposition to use
often with the noun "birthday".
Prepositions are words that show the
relationship between a noun or a pronoun
and another word in the sentence.
The most appropriate preposition to use with
"birthday" is "on", which indicates a specific
date or day.
For example, “on Monday”, “on July 4th”,
or “on Christmas Day”.
Hence, we should replace “in her birthday” with
“on her birthday” to make the sentence
grammatically correct.
Correct sentence: We forgot to wish Susan on
her birthday this year.
and
Q20 Text Solution:
The given blank needs to be filled with an
“adverb” that is suitable for describing the
change in the number of tiger reserves from
1973 to the present, as it implies that the
is increase was not sudden or rapid, but steady and
progressive.
Let us first understand the given options:
consequently means as a result or effect of
something. It is an adverb that shows a cause-
and-effect relationship between two clauses or
sentences.
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adamantly means firmly and resolutely, or in a of something. It is an adverb that modifies an

way that shows that one will not change one’s adjective, a verb, or another adverb.
mind or opinion. It is an adverb that modifies
an adjective, a verb, or another adverb. Hence, “gradually” is the most appropriate option
gradually means slowly and by degrees, or in for the given blank grammatically and
a gradual way. It is an adverb that modifies the contextually.
verb has risen. Correct sentence: In the year 1973, there were
technically means according to the facts or only 9 tiger reserves, but gradually the number
exact meaning of something, or in a way that has risen to fifty.
relates to the practical or mechanical aspects