20889.In one hour, a boat goes 11 km/hr along the stream and 5 km/hr against the stream. The speed of the boat in still water (in km/hr) is:
3 km/hr
5 km/hr
8 km/hr
9 km/hr
Explanation:
Speed in still water = 1/2= (11 + 5) kmph = 8 kmph.
20890.A fruit seller had some apples. He sells 40% apples and still has 420 apples. Originally, he had:
588 apples
600 apples
672 apples
700 apples
Explanation:
Suppose originally he had x apples. Then, (100 - 40)% of x = 420. 60/100 $\times$ x = 420, x = (420 $\times$ 100/60) = 700
20891.In a lottery, there are 10 prizes and 25 blanks. A lottery is drawn at random. What is the probability of getting a prize?
1/10
2/5
2/7
5/7
20892.Pick out the most effective word(s) from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.
Pakistan lost a ...... wicket just when they seemed to be doing so well, and that led to their eventual defeat.
critical
crucial
sensitive
providential
20893.Sitas heart ...... at the sight of the beautiful diamond necklace
leapt
stopped
slowed
ran
20894.He is a person of sound character and ...... disposition
beneficent
morous
amiable
amicable
20895.Directions (13-17) In questions below, each passage consist of six sentences. The first and sixth sentence are given in the beginning. The middle four sentences in each have been removed and jumbled up. These are labelled as P, Q, R and S. Find out the proper order for the four sentences. S1: The cooperative system of doing business is a good way of encouraging ordinary workers to work hard. P : If the society is to be well run, it is necessary to prevent insincere officials being elected to the committee which is responsible for the running of business. Q : They get this from experienced and professional workers who are not only familiar with the cooperative system, but also with efficient method of doing business. R : To a large extent, many cooperative societies need advice and guidance. S : The capital necessary to start a business venture is obtained by the workers contributions. S6: The main object is to maintain the interest of every member of the society and to ensure that the members participate actively in the projects of society. The Proper sequence should be:
20899.In the following the questions choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
PRESTIGE
Influence
Quality
Name
Wealth
20900.Each question consist of two words which have a certain relationship to each other followed by four pairs of related words, Select the pair which has the same relationship.
FILTER:WATER
curtail: activity
expunge:book
edit:text
censor:play
20901.He lives near a lovely ...... of countryside
length
piece
section
stretch
20902.If I take a state roadways bus, Ill get late, ...... ?