Phonetically, the initial “G” in “Geyser” is pronounced with a hard /g/ sound, whereas the “G” in Genius, Gesture, and the ending of Revenge all have a soft /dʒ/ (j-like) sound.
82. What was the day on 31st October, 1990?
(a) Friday
(b) Wednesday
(c) Thursday
(d) Monday
Answer:
(b) Wednesday
Explanation:
Calculating the odd days for the date: The year 1989 ends with 1 odd day. Adding the odd days of the months leading up to October 31, 1990, gives a remainder of 3 odd days. The 3rd day of the week is Wednesday.
83. The series: 8 6 1 1 2 6 7 4 2 2 5 3 7 5 1 2 4 1 5 2 4 1 5 3. How many pairs of successive numbers have a difference of 2 each?
(a) Four
(b) Five
(c) Six
(d) Seven
Answer:
(d) Seven
Explanation:
Scanning the numerical sequence for adjacent pairs with an absolute difference of exactly 2 reveals 7 valid occurrences (e.g., 8-6, 4-2, 5-3, 7-5, 2-4, 5-3).
84. Mayank is 15th from the right end in a row of 50 boys. What is his position from the left end?
(a) 31st
(b) 36th
(c) 33rd
(d) 32nd
Answer:
(b) 36th
Explanation:
To find the position from the left end, use the formula: (Total elements – Position from the right) + 1. Here, (50 – 15) + 1 = 36th.
85. Ayushi, Ishan, Shefali & Shaan are sitting on a bench. Shaan has Shefali next to her left. Ishan is sitting with Shaan & Ayushi on either side of her. Who sits at the extreme right?
(a) Shefali
(b) Ayushi
(c) Ishan
(d) Shaan
Answer:
(b) Ayushi
Explanation:
Arranging them left to right: Shaan has Shefali to her left, so it’s Shefali – Shaan. Ishan is between Shaan and Ayushi, making the full order: Shefali – Shaan – Ishan – Ayushi. Therefore, Ayushi is on the extreme right.
