86. Charminar is related to India in the same way as Sphinx is related to…………
(a) Mexico
(b) Cuba
(c) Canada
(d) Egypt
Answer:
(d) Egypt
Explanation:
Charminar is a famous monument located in India, just as the Great Sphinx is a famous historical monument located in Egypt.
87. 25 : 125 :: 36 : ?
(a) 180
(b) 206
(c) 216
(d) 318
Answer:
(c) 216
Explanation:
The relationship is n² : n³. 25 is 5², and 125 is 5³. The next number is 36, which is 6², so the missing number is 6³ = 216.
88. The antonym of ‘scurrilous’ is:
(a) Decent
(b) Ribald
(c) Abusive
(d) Militate
Answer:
(a) Decent
Explanation:
“Scurrilous” means making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation (abusive/vulgar). Its opposite is “Decent”.
89. If the letters in the word ‘IRRATIONAL’ are arranged in the alphabetical order, which pair of letters would be in the middle?
(a) R-R
(b) N-O
(c) L-N
(d) P-R
Answer:
(c) L-N
Explanation:
The word has 10 letters. Sorted alphabetically: A, A, I, I, L, N, O, R, R, T. The two middle letters (positions 5 and 6) are L and N.
90. Soldier: Gun :: Blacksmith:?
(a) Wood
(b) Hammer
(c) Silver
(d) Sword
Answer:
(b) Hammer
Explanation:
A gun is the primary tool or weapon used by a soldier. Similarly, a hammer is the primary tool used by a blacksmith.
