Major Competitive Exams
Q. What is the meaning of 'candid'? (2022)
A.
Deceptive
B.
Honest and straightforward
C.
Reserved
D.
Angry
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Solution
'Candid' refers to being truthful and straightforward.
Correct Answer: B — Honest and straightforward
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Q. What is the meaning of 'ephemeral'? (2020)
A.
Long-lasting
B.
Temporary
C.
Uncertain
D.
Eternal
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Solution
'Ephemeral' describes something that lasts for a very short time.
Correct Answer: B — Temporary
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Q. What is the meaning of 'pragmatic'? (2023)
A.
Idealistic
B.
Practical
C.
Theoretical
D.
Emotional
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'Pragmatic' means dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
Correct Answer: B — Practical
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Q. What is the meaning of 'quintessential'? (2021)
A.
Unusual
B.
Most perfect example
C.
Inferior
D.
Complex
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'Quintessential' refers to the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
Correct Answer: B — Most perfect example
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Q. What is the meaning of 'resilient'? (2019)
A.
Fragile
B.
Able to recover quickly
C.
Weak
D.
Stubborn
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'Resilient' describes the ability to recover quickly from difficulties.
Correct Answer: B — Able to recover quickly
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Q. What is the meaning of 'superfluous'? (2022)
A.
Necessary
B.
Excessive
C.
Insufficient
D.
Basic
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Solution
'Superfluous' means unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Correct Answer: B — Excessive
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Q. What is the meaning of 'ubiquitous'? (2022)
A.
Rare
B.
Everywhere
C.
Hidden
D.
Obscure
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'Ubiquitous' means present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Correct Answer: B — Everywhere
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Q. What is the meaning of the idiom 'a blessing in disguise'? (2022)
A.
A misfortune that results in something good
B.
A hidden danger
C.
A false promise
D.
A secret gift
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Solution
'A blessing in disguise' refers to something that seems bad at first but results in something good.
Correct Answer: A — A misfortune that results in something good
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Q. What is the meaning of the idiom 'break the ice'? (2020)
A.
To start a conversation
B.
To break something
C.
To end a relationship
D.
To make a mistake
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Solution
'Break the ice' means to start a conversation in a social setting.
Correct Answer: A — To start a conversation
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Q. What is the meaning of the idiom 'costs an arm and a leg'? (2020)
A.
Very expensive
B.
Very cheap
C.
Very difficult
D.
Very easy
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Solution
'Costs an arm and a leg' means something is very expensive.
Correct Answer: A — Very expensive
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Q. What is the meaning of the idiom 'once in a blue moon'? (2022)
A.
Very rarely
B.
Very often
C.
Every month
D.
Every year
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Solution
'Once in a blue moon' means something that happens very rarely.
Correct Answer: A — Very rarely
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Q. What is the meaning of the idiom 'spill the beans'? (2019)
A.
To reveal a secret
B.
To waste resources
C.
To make a mess
D.
To cook poorly
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Solution
'Spill the beans' means to disclose confidential information or secrets.
Correct Answer: A — To reveal a secret
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Q. What is the meaning of the idiom 'the ball is in your court'? (2020)
A.
It is your turn to make a decision
B.
You are in trouble
C.
You are being watched
D.
You are not responsible
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Solution
'The ball is in your court' means it is your responsibility to take action or make a decision.
Correct Answer: A — It is your turn to make a decision
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Q. What is the meaning of the idiom 'to break the ice'? (2021)
A.
To start a conversation in a social setting
B.
To cause a delay
C.
To make a mistake
D.
To end a relationship
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Solution
'To break the ice' means to initiate conversation in a social situation, especially among strangers.
Correct Answer: A — To start a conversation in a social setting
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Q. What is the meaning of the phrase 'let the cat out of the bag'? (2023)
A.
To reveal a secret
B.
To adopt a pet
C.
To be careless
D.
To lose something
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Solution
'Let the cat out of the bag' means to accidentally reveal a secret.
Correct Answer: A — To reveal a secret
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Q. What is the measure of each angle in a regular hexagon? (2019)
A.
120 degrees
B.
90 degrees
C.
60 degrees
D.
150 degrees
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Solution
The measure of each interior angle in a regular hexagon can be calculated using the formula (n-2) * 180/n, where n is the number of sides. For a hexagon, n=6, so the measure is (6-2) * 180/6 = 120 degrees.
Correct Answer: A — 120 degrees
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Q. What is the measure of each angle in a regular quadrilateral? (2019)
A.
90 degrees
B.
60 degrees
C.
120 degrees
D.
180 degrees
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Solution
A regular quadrilateral is a square, and each angle in a square measures 90 degrees.
Correct Answer: A — 90 degrees
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Q. What is the measure of the exterior angle of a triangle if the interior angles are 50 degrees and 60 degrees? (2021)
A.
70 degrees
B.
80 degrees
C.
90 degrees
D.
100 degrees
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Solution
The exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the two opposite interior angles. Therefore, the exterior angle = 50 + 60 = 110 degrees.
Correct Answer: B — 80 degrees
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Q. What is the measure of the exterior angle of a triangle if the two interior opposite angles are 50 degrees and 60 degrees? (2023)
A.
110 degrees
B.
100 degrees
C.
120 degrees
D.
130 degrees
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Solution
The exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of the two opposite interior angles. Therefore, the exterior angle = 50 + 60 = 110 degrees.
Correct Answer: A — 110 degrees
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Q. What is the median of the data set {7, 3, 5, 9, 1}?
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First, arrange the data: {1, 3, 5, 7, 9}. The median is the middle value, which is 5.
Correct Answer: A — 5
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Q. What is the median of the following data set: 1, 3, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9?
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Solution
Median = 6 (middle value of the ordered set).
Correct Answer: B — 6
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Q. What is the median of the following data set: 3, 1, 4, 2, 5?
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Sorted data: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Median = 3 (middle value).
Correct Answer: B — 3
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Q. What is the median of the following data set: 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15?
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Solution
Median = 9 (middle value).
Correct Answer: C — 9
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Q. What is the median of the following numbers: 1, 3, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9?
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Solution
Median = 6 (middle value of the ordered set).
Correct Answer: B — 6
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Q. What is the median of the following numbers: 12, 15, 14, 10, 18?
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Solution
Arranging the numbers: 10, 12, 14, 15, 18. Median = 14.
Correct Answer: B — 14
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Q. What is the median of the following numbers: 3, 1, 4, 2, 5?
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Solution
Arranging in order: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Median = 3.
Correct Answer: B — 3
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Q. What is the median of the following numbers: 3, 7, 8, 12, 14?
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Solution
Median = 8 (middle value in ordered list).
Correct Answer: B — 8
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Q. What is the median of the following numbers: 7, 9, 12, 15, 18, 20?
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Median = (12 + 15) / 2 = 27 / 2 = 13.5.
Correct Answer: A — 12
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Q. What is the middle term in the expansion of (x + 2)^8?
A.
128
B.
112
C.
256
D.
64
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Solution
The middle term is T(5) = C(8,4) * (2)^4 = 70 * 16 = 1120.
Correct Answer: A — 128
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Q. What is the midpoint of the line segment joining the points (1, 2) and (3, 4)?
A.
(2, 3)
B.
(1, 2)
C.
(3, 4)
D.
(4, 6)
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Solution
Midpoint = ((1+3)/2, (2+4)/2) = (2, 3).
Correct Answer: A — (2, 3)
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