71. What is the meaning of idiom ‘make ducks and drakes of’
a) To make money of something
b) To waste something recklessly
c) To make something public
d) None of the above
Answer:
b) To waste something recklessly
Explanation:
The idiom “to play ducks and drakes with” means to recklessly squander or throw away one’s wealth or resources.
72. If B is the only child of C’s grandfather’s only daughter, then how is C’s father related to B?
a) Maternal uncle
b) Father
c) Paternal uncle
d) Cannot be determined
Answer:
a) Maternal uncle
Explanation:
C’s grandfather’s only daughter is C’s aunt. B is the child of this aunt. This means B’s mother is C’s aunt. C’s father is the brother of B’s mother. A mother’s brother is a maternal uncle.
73. If P is to the south of Q and R is to the east of Q, in what direction is P with respect to R?
a) South-west
b) South
c) North-east
d) North
Answer:
a) South-west
Explanation:
Placing Q at the center (0,0): P is south (0,-y). R is east (x,0). Looking from R’s position (x,0) towards P’s position (0,-y), the direction is down and left, which is South-West.
74. Fill in the blanks with appropriate conjunctions: ___________ somewhat pompous, he was an entertaining companion
a) While
b) Though
c) Since
d) Lest
Answer:
b) Though
Explanation:
“Though” serves as a concessive conjunction here, contrasting his negative trait (pompous) with his positive one (entertaining companion).
75. Colour: Eyes
a) Vision: Spectacles
b) Print: Newspaper
c) Medicine: Ailment
d) Fragrance: Nose
Answer:
d) Fragrance: Nose
Explanation:
Eyes are the sensory organ used to perceive color. Analogously, the nose is the sensory organ used to perceive fragrance.
