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If the second and the third digits of each number given below are interchanged, which number will be [incomplete question]
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A man invested a certain amount at the rate of 12% simple interest and a certain amount at the rate of 10% simple interest. He received yearly interest of Rs. 130. But if he had interchanged the amounts invested, he would have received Rs. 4 more as interest. How much did he initially invest at 12% simple interest?
A)
400
B)
500
C)
600
D)
700
Let the amount invested at 12% be x and at 10% be y.
Given yearly interest:
0.12x + 0.10y = 130
If the amounts were interchanged, interest would be Rs. 4 more:
0.10x + 0.12y = 134
Subtract the first equation from the second:
(0.10x + 0.12y) - (0.12x + 0.10y) = 134 - 130
0.02y - 0.02x = 4
y - x = 200
So, y = x + 200.
Substitute into the first equation:
0.12x + 0.10(x + 200) = 130
0.12x + 0.10x + 20 = 130
0.22x = 110
x = 500
Thus, the amount initially invested at 12% is Rs. 500.
So the correct answer is option (b).
The angle of elevation of the top of a tower PQ (with Q on the ground) from a point A is x°, such that tan x° = 9/20 and AQ=100m. From a nearer point B, 45m from Q, the angle of elevation of the top of the tower is y°. The value of y° is:
A)
75°
B)
45°
C)
60°
D)
30°
Let the height of the tower be PQ and Q be its foot on the ground. From point A, tan x = PQ / AQ = 9/20 and AQ = 100 m. So, PQ = (9/20) × 100 = 45 m. From point B, which is 45 m from Q, tan y = PQ / BQ = 45 / 45 = 1. Therefore, y = 45°. Hence the correct option is (b) 45°. The other options are incorrect because their tangent values are not equal to 1.
What is the standard maximum data rate for 100BASE-T Ethernet?
A)
100 Kbps
B)
100 Mbps
C)
1024 Mbps
D)
100 Gbps
100BASE-T is a Fast Ethernet standard. In Ethernet naming, '100' denotes 100 megabits per second, 'BASE' means baseband transmission, and 'T' refers to twisted-pair cable. Therefore, the standard maximum data rate is 100 Mbps. Option (a) is far too low, option (c) is not the standard rate for 100BASE-T, and option (d) refers to a much newer and far faster Ethernet class.
In the context of operating systems (OS), what does PCB stand for?
A)
Process Control Block
B)
Primary Code Buffer
C)
Port Control Board
D)
Program Control Board
PCB in operating systems stands for Process Control Block. It is a data structure used by the OS to store information about a process, such as process state, process ID, program counter, CPU registers, memory management information, and scheduling details.
Why others are incorrect:
(b) Primary Code Buffer is not a standard OS term.
(c) Port Control Board is not the meaning of PCB in process management.
(d) Program Control Board is incorrect; the standard term is Process Control Block.
Rama, Nghaka and Ruata entered into a partnership. Rama invested Rs. 2560 and Nghaka invested Rs. 2000. At the end of the year, they gained Rs. 1105, out of which Rama got Rs. 320. Ruata’s capital was:
A)
Rs. 2840
B)
Rs. 4028
C)
Rs. 4280
D)
Rs. 2480
Profit is divided in the ratio of capitals when the time period is the same. Rama’s share of profit is Rs. 320 out of total profit Rs. 1105, so capital ratio of Rama to total capital = 320 : 1105. Since Rama’s capital = 2560, we get total capital = 2560 × 1105 / 320 = 8840. Now Ruata’s capital = total capital − Rama’s capital − Nghaka’s capital = 8840 − 2560 − 2000 = 4280. Therefore, Ruata’s capital is Rs. 4280. Option (c) is mathematically correct. However, among the given options, if the intended exam key expects a choice, there appears to be a mismatch in the options.
‘Annihilation’ is related to ‘Fire’ in the same way ‘Cataclysm’ is related to
A)
Earthquake
B)
Wind
C)
Emergency
D)
Steam
The relation is based on a word commonly associated with large-scale destruction caused by a natural force. ‘Annihilation’ means complete destruction, and it is associated here with ‘Fire’ as a destructive agency. Similarly, ‘Cataclysm’ means a violent upheaval or great disaster, most commonly associated with an ‘Earthquake’.
Why others are incorrect:
- (b) Wind: can cause damage, but ‘cataclysm’ is not specifically associated with wind.
- (c) Emergency: this is a situation, not a destructive natural phenomenon.
- (d) Steam: not commonly linked with cataclysm.
Hence, the correct answer is Earthquake.
Three bells ring at intervals of 12, 18 and 30 minutes. If they ring together at 7:15 AM, when will they next ring together simultaneously?
A)
9:15 AM
B)
9:30 AM
C)
10:15 AM
D)
10:30 AM
They will next ring together after the LCM of 12, 18, and 30 minutes. Prime factors: 12 = 2^2 × 3, 18 = 2 × 3^2, 30 = 2 × 3 × 5. So LCM = 2^2 × 3^2 × 5 = 180 minutes = 3 hours. Adding 3 hours to 7:15 AM gives 10:15 AM. Hence, option (c) is correct. Other options are incorrect because they are not 180 minutes after 7:15 AM.
How many bits are there in an IPv6 address?
A)
32 bits
B)
64 bits
C)
128 bits
D)
256 bits
An IPv6 address is 128 bits long. IPv4 uses 32 bits, which was not enough for the growing number of devices on the internet, so IPv6 was introduced with a much larger address space. Therefore, option (c) is correct. Option (a) is IPv4, while (b) and (d) are incorrect for standard IPv6 addressing.
Find the odd one out.
A)
52,40
B)
27,15
C)
57,71
D)
30,42
In three pairs, the sum of the two numbers is 92:
(a) 52 + 40 = 92
(c) 57 + 35? No, actually 57 + 71 = 128
(d) 30 + 42 = 72
That pattern does not fit consistently. A better observation is based on divisibility by 3:
(a) 52 + 40 = 92 and both are even
(b) 27 and 15 are both divisible by 3
(d) 30 and 42 are both divisible by 3 and even
The clearest distinguishing feature is that in (a), (b), and (d), the second number is smaller or follows a simple decreasing/multiple relation, while in (c) 71 is greater than 57 and does not fit the simple numerical pairing seen in the others. Hence, the odd pair is 57,71.
What is the primary role of DNS in the web?
A)
To host websites
B)
To create new web pages
C)
To translate domain names into IP addresses
D)
To secure websites
DNS (Domain Name System) works like the internet’s phonebook. When a user enters a domain name such as www.example.com, DNS translates that human-readable name into the corresponding IP address so the browser can locate the correct server. इसलिए option (c) is correct. Option (a) is incorrect because hosting is done by web servers/hosting providers, not DNS. Option (b) is incorrect because DNS does not create web pages. Option (d) is incorrect because website security is mainly handled by protocols like HTTPS/SSL, not DNS itself.
With an average speed of 50km/hr, a train reaches its destination in time. If it goes with an average speed of 40km/hr, it is late by 24 minutes. The distance of the journey is:
A)
80km
B)
30km
C)
50km
D)
70km
Let the distance be D km. The difference in travel time at speeds 40 km/hr and 50 km/hr is 24 minutes = 24/60 = 2/5 hour.
So,
D/40 - D/50 = 2/5
Taking LCM 200:
(5D - 4D)/200 = 2/5
D/200 = 2/5
D = 80
Therefore, the distance of the journey is 80 km.
Why others are incorrect: 30 km, 50 km, and 70 km do not satisfy the given time difference of 24 minutes between speeds 40 km/hr and 50 km/hr.
A computer program that converts an entire program into machine language is called:
A)
Interpreter
B)
Simulator
C)
Compiler
D)
Programmer
A compiler translates the entire source program into machine language at once, producing object/executable code. An interpreter translates and executes the program line by line, so option (a) is incorrect. A simulator imitates the working of another system, so option (b) is incorrect. A programmer is a person who writes programs, so option (d) is incorrect.
Which of the following is an example of a GUI Operating System?
A)
MS-DOS
B)
Linux Shell
C)
Microsoft Windows
D)
Unix
A GUI (Graphical User Interface) operating system allows users to interact through windows, icons, menus, and pointers. Microsoft Windows is a standard example of a GUI operating system. MS-DOS is command-line based, Linux Shell is a command-line interface, and Unix is traditionally command-line oriented though some versions may support GUI environments.
Operating system, editors, and debuggers comes under:
A)
System Software
B)
Application Software
C)
Utilities
D)
None of the above
Operating systems, editors, and debuggers are all examples of system software because they help run, control, and support the computer system and application programs. Application software is meant for end-user tasks like word processing or accounting. Utilities are a subset of system support tools, but the broader and correct category covering operating systems, editors, and debuggers together is system software.
In MS-word, ‘Ctrl+Home’ is used to:
A)
Move the cursor to the beginning of Document
B)
Move the cursor to the beginning of Line
C)
Move the cursor to the beginning of Paragraph
D)
None of the above
In MS Word, the shortcut Ctrl + Home moves the insertion point/cursor directly to the start of the entire document. Therefore, option (a) is correct. Option (b) is incorrect because Home alone generally moves to the beginning of the current line. Option (c) is incorrect because there is no standard Ctrl+Home function for moving only to the beginning of a paragraph. Hence, (d) is also incorrect.
The main electronic component used in first generation computers was:
A)
Transistors
B)
Vacuum Tubes (or valves)
C)
Integrated Circuits
D)
Microprocessors
First generation computers (about 1940s–1950s) used vacuum tubes as their main electronic switching component. These tubes were large, consumed much power, and produced a lot of heat. Transistors were used in second generation computers, integrated circuits in third generation computers, and microprocessors in fourth generation computers. Therefore, option (b) is correct.
A feature in Microsoft Word which lets you create a batch of documents that are personalized for each recipient using a data source is:
A)
Cross-reference
B)
Mail Merge
C)
Combine
D)
Macro
Mail Merge is the Microsoft Word feature used to create multiple personalized documents such as letters, labels, envelopes, or emails by combining a main document with a data source containing recipient details. Cross-reference is used to refer to other parts of a document, Combine is for merging document revisions, and Macro is used to automate repeated tasks.
What is the purpose of bookmarks in a web browser?
A)
To block access to certain websites
B)
To organize and save frequently visited websites for quick access
C)
To display advertisements in web browsers
D)
To create new web pages
Bookmarks in a web browser are used to save website addresses so users can return to them quickly without typing the URL again. Therefore, option (b) is correct. Option (a) refers to website blocking or parental controls, option (c) is unrelated to bookmarks, and option (d) refers to web development, not browser bookmarks.
The excel function to display the current date and time in a cell is:
A)
="NOW"( )
B)
="NOW"< >
C)
=NOW( )
D)
=NOW [ ]
In MS Excel, the function that returns the current date and current time is NOW(). Therefore the correct syntax is =NOW().
Why option (c) is correct:
- Excel functions begin with =
- The function name is NOW
- Function arguments, if any, are written inside parentheses
- NOW takes no arguments, so it is written as =NOW()
Why the other options are incorrect:
- (a) ="NOW"( ): Uses quotation marks, which would make it text, not a function name.
- (b) ="NOW"< >: Uses quotation marks and incorrect brackets.
- (d) =NOW [ ]: Excel functions do not use square brackets for normal function syntax.
How can you apply a design theme to your PowerPoint presentation? I. Right-click on the slide and choose “Apply Theme” II. Go to the “Design” tab and select a theme III. Use the “Home” tab and click “Themes”
A)
I and III only
B)
II Only
C)
III only
D)
I and II only
In Microsoft PowerPoint, design themes are applied from the Design tab by selecting a theme. So statement II is correct. Statement I is not the standard method because right-clicking a slide does not generally provide an 'Apply Theme' option as the main way to apply themes. Statement III is incorrect because the Home tab does not contain the Themes command. Therefore, only II is correct.
To insert a hyperlink in a power point slide: I. Choose Insert >> Link (or Hyperlink) II. Press Ctrl + K III. Hyperlinks can’t be inserted in slides
A)
I only
B)
II Only
C)
II and III only
D)
I and II only
In Microsoft PowerPoint, a hyperlink can be inserted by using the Insert tab/menu and choosing Link/Hyperlink, and also by using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + K. Therefore statements I and II are correct. Statement III is incorrect because hyperlinks can definitely be inserted into PowerPoint slides.
In power point, what can be considered as the easiest way to place the same graphic in the same place in all slides?
A)
Place graphic in Notes Master
B)
Place graphic in Slide Master
C)
Place graphic in Handout Master
D)
Place graphic manually in all slides
In Microsoft PowerPoint, the Slide Master controls the common design and layout elements for all slides in a presentation. If you place a graphic in the Slide Master, it will appear in the same position on all slides that use that master. Notes Master affects printed notes pages, Handout Master affects printed handouts, and placing the graphic manually on every slide is not the easiest method.
Find the middle letter between 9th and 19th letters in the English alphabet.
A)
N
B)
L
C)
P
D)
M
The 9th letter of the English alphabet is I and the 19th letter is S. Counting the positions, the middle letter between 9 and 19 is the average: (9 + 19) / 2 = 14. The 14th letter is M. Therefore, the correct answer is option (d) M.
A packet of information that travels between a browser and the web server is a:
A)
Bookmark
B)
Plug-in
C)
Cookie
D)
Extension
A cookie is a small packet of data exchanged between a web browser and a web server and stored by the browser to maintain session information, preferences, or tracking data.
Why others are incorrect:
- Bookmark: a saved web page address for future access.
- Plug-in: software component that adds specific functionality to a browser.
- Extension: add-on that enhances browser features.
Therefore, the correct answer is Cookie.