86. The Mughal emperor who ascended the throne at the young age of 14 years
(A) Humayun
(B) Akbar
(C) Shah Jahan
(D) Aurangzeb
Answer:
(B) Akbar
Explanation:
Jalal-ud-din Muhammad Akbar ascended to the Mughal throne in 1556 at the tender age of 13 (often cited as nearly 14) following the sudden, accidental death of his father, Humayun.
87. In which one of the following battles did Nadir Shah defeat the Mughal Emperor Mohammad Shah?
(A) Delhi
(B) Karnal
(C) Panipat
(D) Kanpur
Answer:
(B) Karnal
Explanation:
The devastating Battle of Karnal (1739) witnessed the massive Mughal army of Emperor Muhammad Shah being decisively crushed within hours by the invading Persian forces of Nadir Shah.
88. Khud-Kashta and Pahi-Kashta were the two kinds of
(A) Castes
(B) Villages
(C) Peasants
(D) Ruling classes
Answer:
(C) Peasants
Explanation:
In the agrarian economy of the Mughal Empire, peasants were broadly categorized into two groups: Khud-Kashta (resident cultivators who owned their land) and Pahi-Kashta (non-resident, migratory cultivators).
89. The ‘Muslim League’ was floated in Dhaka in the year
(A) 1900
(B) 1910
(C) 1916
(D) 1906
Answer:
(D) 1906
Explanation:
The All-India Muslim League, the political party that heavily advocated for the establishment of a separate Muslim-majority nation-state, was founded in Dhaka in 1906.
90. In which of the following continents, plough was invented contributing towards the growth of the human civilization?
(A) Africa
(B) Asia
(C) Australia
(D) North America
Answer:
(A) Africa
Explanation:
Historical and archaeological consensus indicates that early primitive ploughs (ards) were concurrently developed in ancient Mesopotamia (Asia) and the Nile Valley of ancient Egypt (Africa) around 3000 BCE.
92. Look at the following series:53, 53, 40, 40, 27, 27, ……
(A) 27
(B) 12
(C) 53
(D) 14
Answer:
(D) 14
Explanation:
The pattern repeats each number twice, then subtracts 13 to arrive at the next number pair. . The next term in the sequence is 14.
93. Premise 1: Some boys are bad. Premise 2: All girls are boys. The likely conclusion is
(A) All girls are boys
(B) All boys are bad
(C) Some girls are bad
(D) All girls are bad
Answer:
(C) Some girls are bad
Explanation:
Using classical categorical syllogism, if all girls are considered a subset of boys, and some boys are bad, the likely derived logical deduction presented among the options is that “Some girls are bad.”
94. Statements: Some papers are pens. All the pencils are pens. Conclusion: 1. Some pens are pencils. 2. Some pens are papers.
(A) only (1) follow
(B) only (2) follow
(C) either (1) or (2) follows
(D) both (1) and (2) follows
Answer:
(D) both (1) and (2) follows
Explanation:
If “All pencils are pens,” the conversion dictates that “Some pens are pencils” (Conclusion 1 is true). If “Some papers are pens,” the conversion dictates that “Some pens are papers” (Conclusion 2 is true). Both mathematically follow.
95. In this series: 2, 1, (1/2), (1/4), … What number should come next?
(A) (1/3)
(B) (1/8)
(C) (2/8)
(D) (1/16)
Answer:
(B) (1/8)
Explanation:
This is a simple geometric sequence where each term is halved (divided by 2) to get the next term.
96. The number next in the series 34, 32, 27, 25, 20, …… is
(A) 18
(B) 22
(C) 15
(D) 14
Answer:
(A) 18
Explanation:
The sequence employs an alternating subtraction pattern of -2, then -5. The next step must be -2:
97. Identify the correct conclusions of the syllogisms All the singers are dancers Some actors are singers
(A) No actor is singer
(B) Some actors are dancers
(C) Some dancers are singers
(D) None of these
Answer:
(B) Some actors are dancers
Explanation:
Because some actors intersect with singers, and the group of singers is contained within the group of dancers, those overlapping actors must inherently be dancers as well. Therefore, “Some actors are dancers” is logically true. (Note: Option C is also technically true, but B evaluates the combination of both premises).
98. Find the odd one that does not belong to the group
(A) Milk
(B) Orange
(C) Cotton
(D) Snow
Answer:
(B) Orange
Explanation:
Milk, Cotton, and Snow all share a distinct characteristic physical color property: they are white. An orange is distinctly orange, making it the odd one out.
99. Choose the odd one
(A) Kiwi
(B) Ostrich
(C) Eagle
(D) Penguin
Answer:
(C) Eagle
Explanation:
The Kiwi, Ostrich, and Penguin are all biologically classified as flightless birds. The Eagle is a powerful bird of prey highly capable of flight, making it the clear odd one out.
100. The hands of the clock will be at right angle when it is
(A) 3 o’clock
(B) 6 o’clock
(C) 6:15
(D) None of these
Answer:
(A) 3 o’clock
Explanation:
At exactly 3 o’clock, the minute hand points dead center at the 12, and the hour hand points dead center at the 3. This spans exactly 15 minutes of the clock face forming a perfect right angle.
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