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Q. For the data set: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, what is the variance? (2022)
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Solution
Mean = (1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5) / 5 = 3. Variance = [(1-3)² + (2-3)² + (3-3)² + (4-3)² + (5-3)²] / 5 = 2.
Correct Answer: B — 1.5
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Q. For the equation x^3 - 6x^2 + 11x - 6 = 0, what is the product of the roots? (2019)
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Solution
The product of the roots of the cubic equation ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d = 0 is given by -d/a. Here, d = -6 and a = 1, so the product is -(-6)/1 = 6.
Correct Answer: A — 6
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Q. For the equation x^3 - 6x^2 + 11x - 6 = 0, which of the following is a root?
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Solution
By substituting x = 2 into the equation, we find that 2 is a root since 2^3 - 6(2^2) + 11(2) - 6 = 0.
Correct Answer: B — 2
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Q. For the function f(x) = sin(x) + cos(x), what is f'(π/4)? (2023)
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f'(x) = cos(x) - sin(x). At x = π/4, f'(π/4) = cos(π/4) - sin(π/4) = √2/2 - √2/2 = 0.
Correct Answer: B — √2
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Q. For the parabola defined by the equation x^2 = 16y, what is the distance from the vertex to the focus?
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Solution
In the equation x^2 = 4py, we have 4p = 16, thus p = 4. The distance from the vertex to the focus is 4.
Correct Answer: B — 4
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Q. For the polynomial x^3 - 3x^2 + 3x - 1, what is the nature of its roots? (2020)
A.
All real and distinct
B.
All real and equal
C.
One real and two complex
D.
All complex
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Solution
The polynomial can be factored as (x-1)^3, indicating that it has one real root with multiplicity 3, hence all roots are real and equal.
Correct Answer: B — All real and equal
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Q. For the polynomial x^3 - 3x^2 + 3x - 1, which of the following is true about its roots?
A.
All roots are real
B.
All roots are complex
C.
One root is real
D.
Two roots are real
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Solution
The polynomial can be factored as (x - 1)^3, indicating that all roots are real and equal.
Correct Answer: A — All roots are real
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Q. For the quadratic equation 2x^2 + 4x + 2 = 0, what is the value of the discriminant? (2020)
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Solution
The discriminant D = b^2 - 4ac = 4^2 - 4(2)(2) = 16 - 16 = 0.
Correct Answer: A — 0
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Q. For the quadratic equation x^2 - 4x + 4 = 0, what type of roots does it have? (2019)
A.
Real and distinct
B.
Real and equal
C.
Complex
D.
None of the above
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Solution
The discriminant is 0, indicating that the roots are real and equal.
Correct Answer: B — Real and equal
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Q. For which value of k does the equation x^2 + kx + 16 = 0 have equal roots? (2019)
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Solution
For equal roots, the discriminant must be zero: k^2 - 4*1*16 = 0. Solving gives k = -8.
Correct Answer: B — -4
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Q. For which value of k is the function f(x) = { kx + 1, x < 2; 3, x = 2; 2x - 1, x > 2 } continuous at x = 2?
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Solution
To ensure continuity at x = 2, k(2) + 1 must equal 3. Thus, k = 1.
Correct Answer: B — 2
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Q. Given vectors A = i + 2j + 3k and B = 4i + 5j + 6k, find A · B. (2019)
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Solution
A · B = (1)(4) + (2)(5) + (3)(6) = 4 + 10 + 18 = 32
Correct Answer: B — 34
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Q. How many degrees of longitude correspond to a time difference of 4 hours? (2022)
A.
60 degrees
B.
45 degrees
C.
30 degrees
D.
15 degrees
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Solution
A time difference of 4 hours corresponds to 4 * 15 = 60 degrees of longitude.
Correct Answer: A — 60 degrees
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Q. How many grams of protein are recommended daily for an average adult?
A.
30 grams
B.
50 grams
C.
70 grams
D.
100 grams
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Solution
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is about 50 grams for an average adult.
Correct Answer: B — 50 grams
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Q. How many members are there in the Rajya Sabha?
A.
250
B.
245
C.
240
D.
200
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Solution
The Rajya Sabha can have a maximum of 250 members, out of which 238 are elected and 12 are nominated.
Correct Answer: B — 245
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Q. How many members can the President of India nominate to the Rajya Sabha? (2022)
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Solution
The President of India can nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha from among persons having special knowledge or practical experience in fields such as literature, science, art, and social service.
Correct Answer: B — 12
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Q. How many time zones are there in the world if each zone is 15 degrees apart?
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Solution
The Earth is 360 degrees, and if each time zone is 15 degrees, then 360 / 15 = 24 time zones.
Correct Answer: B — 24
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Q. How many ways can 2 boys and 3 girls be selected from 6 boys and 4 girls? (2023)
A.
60
B.
80
C.
100
D.
120
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Solution
The number of ways is 6C2 * 4C3 = 15 * 4 = 60.
Correct Answer: A — 60
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Q. How many ways can 4 students be selected from a class of 10? (2020)
A.
210
B.
120
C.
240
D.
300
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Solution
The number of ways to choose 4 students from 10 is given by 10C4 = 210.
Correct Answer: A — 210
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Q. Identify the antonym of 'frequent'. (2020)
A.
Rare
B.
Common
C.
Usual
D.
Regular
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Solution
'Rare' is the opposite of 'frequent', meaning not occurring often.
Correct Answer: A — Rare
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Q. Identify the antonym of 'optimistic'. (2019)
A.
Hopeful
B.
Pessimistic
C.
Positive
D.
Encouraging
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Solution
'Pessimistic' is the antonym of 'optimistic', which refers to a negative outlook.
Correct Answer: B — Pessimistic
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Q. Identify the antonym of 'victory'. (2020)
A.
Defeat
B.
Win
C.
Success
D.
Achievement
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Solution
'Defeat' is the antonym of 'victory', indicating a loss in a competition.
Correct Answer: A — Defeat
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Q. Identify the part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses.
A.
Noun
B.
Verb
C.
Conjunction
D.
Adverb
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Solution
A conjunction is a part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses.
Correct Answer: C — Conjunction
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Q. Identify the part of speech that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.
A.
Preposition
B.
Conjunction
C.
Adverb
D.
Noun
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Solution
A preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.
Correct Answer: A — Preposition
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Q. Identify the synonym for 'gregarious'.
A.
shy
B.
sociable
C.
reserved
D.
antisocial
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Solution
'Gregarious' refers to being sociable and enjoying the company of others, so the synonym is 'sociable'.
Correct Answer: B — sociable
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Q. Identify the synonym of 'candid'.
A.
deceitful
B.
honest
C.
reserved
D.
guarded
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Solution
'Candid' means truthful and straightforward; thus, the synonym is 'honest'.
Correct Answer: B — honest
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Q. Identify the synonym of 'vivid'.
A.
dull
B.
bright
C.
faded
D.
bland
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Solution
'Vivid' means producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images.
Correct Answer: B — bright
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Q. If 200 g of water at 80°C is mixed with 300 g of water at 20°C, what will be the final temperature of the mixture? (2019)
A.
30°C
B.
40°C
C.
50°C
D.
60°C
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Solution
Using the formula m1c1T1 + m2c2T2 = (m1 + m2)cT, we find T = (200*80 + 300*20) / (200 + 300) = 40°C.
Correct Answer: B — 40°C
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Q. If 30% of the members of the Rajya Sabha are from the ruling party and there are 245 members, how many members are from the ruling party?
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Solution
Members from ruling party = 30% of 245 = 0.3 * 245 = 73.5, rounded to 74.
Correct Answer: A — 70
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Q. If a + b = 12 and a^2 + b^2 = 70, what is the value of ab? (2019)
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Solution
Using the identity a^2 + b^2 = (a + b)^2 - 2ab, we have 70 = 12^2 - 2ab. Thus, 70 = 144 - 2ab, leading to ab = 37.
Correct Answer: A — 20
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