36. Choose the word closest in meaning: Redoubtable
(a) ex-convict
(b) dubious
(c) everlasting
(d) formidable
Answer:
(d) formidable
Explanation:
“Redoubtable” describes a person or opponent who is formidable, inspiring fear or awe.
37. A and B can do a piece of work in 30 days, while B and C can do the same work in 24 days and C and A in 20 days. They all work together for 10 days when B and C leave. How many days more will A take to finish the work?
(a) 18 days
(b) 24 days
(c) 30 days
(d) 36 days
Answer:
(a) 18 days
Explanation:
(A+B)’s 1-day work = 1/30. (B+C)’s = 1/24. (C+A)’s = 1/20. Sum of all three pairs = 2(A+B+C) = 1/30 + 1/24 + 1/20 = 15/120 = 1/8. So, (A+B+C)’s 1-day work = 1/16. They work for 10 days, completing 10/16 = 5/8 of the work. The remaining work is 3/8. A’s 1-day work = (A+B+C) – (B+C) = 1/16 – 1/24 = 1/48. Time A needs for the remaining work = (3/8) / (1/48) = 18 days.
38. When did the Human Rights Act come into effect?
(a) 1966
(b) 1967
(c) 1991
(d) 1970
Answer:
(c) 1991
Explanation:
While India’s Protection of Human Rights Act came into force in 1993.
39. Who translated the autobiography of Madam Curie in Hindi?
(a) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
(b) Lala Bahadur Shastri
(c) Chaudhary Charan Singh
(d) Gobind Vallabh Pant
Answer:
(b) Lala Bahadur Shastri
Explanation:
Former Prime Minister of India, Lal Bahadur Shastri, translated the autobiography of Madam Curie into Hindi.
40. Fundamental Rights in Indian constitution are spread from
(a) Article 14 to 32
(b) Article 12 to 35
(c) Article 19 to 36
(d) Article 10 to 40
Answer:
(b) Article 12 to 35
Explanation:
Part III of the Indian Constitution, which contains the Fundamental Rights, spans from Article 12 to Article 35.
