Scientific Assistance 4-12-16

Question 1
In the following questions choose the word opposite in the meaning to the given word.
Antagonism:
A
Cordiality
B
Animosity
C
Hostility
D
Enmity
Question 1 Explanation: 
→ Actual meaning of Antagonism is active hostility or opposition.
→ Antonyms are hostility, enmity, antipathy, dislike, hatred, aggression.
Question 2
In the following questions choose the word opposite in the meaning to the given word.
Hasten:
A
Dash
B
Dawdle
C
Hurry
D
Scurry
Question 2 Explanation: 
→ Hasten meaning is be quick to do something.
→ Antonyms are dally, dawdle, dillydally, drag, hang (around or out), lag, linger, loiter, poke, tarry, amble, lumber, plod, saunter, shuffle, stroll.
Question 3
In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Camouflage:
A
Disguise
B
Cover
C
Demonstrate
D
Fabric
Question 3 Explanation: 
→ Camouflage meaning is the disguising of military personnel, equipment, and installations by painting or covering them to make them blend in with their surroundings.
→ Camouflage synonyms are costume, disguise, guise.
Question 4
In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
Yearn:
A
Deny
B
Accept
C
Confront
D
Crave
Question 4 Explanation: 
→ Yearn meaning is have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from.
→ Yearn synonym is ache, covet, crave, desiderate, desire, die, hanker.
Question 5
The following pie-chart shows the percentage distribution of the expenditure incurred in publishing a magazine. Study the pie-chart and answer the questions based on it.

What is the central angle of the sector corresponding to the expenditure incurred on Royalty ?
A
15​ 0
B
24​ 0
C
54​ 0
D
48​ 0
Question 5 Explanation: 
According to Diagram the circle is in the form of 360°
From that Diagram Expenditure incurred on Royalty is 15%
ஃ 360*(15/100) = 54°
Question 6
The following pie-chart shows the percentage distribution of the expenditure incurred in publishing a magazine. Study the pie-chart and answer the questions based on it.

The price of the magazine is marked 20% above the C.P. If the marked price of the magazine is ₹ 180, then what is the cost of the paper used in a single copy of the magazine?
A
₹ 36
B
₹ 37.50
C
₹ 42
D
₹ 44.25
Question 6 Explanation: 
Let’s C.P = x
M.P = 120 x / 100
From that question M.P of Magazine is = 180/-
Cost of the paper in a single copy = ?
From the above details we have to find out C.P first
180 x = x (120 x / 100)
After solving this
x = 150
Cost of the paper in a single copy
= 150 * (25/100)
= 37.50
Question 7
The following pie-chart shows the percentage distribution of the expenditure incurred in publishing a magazine. Study the pie-chart and answer the questions based on it.

If for a certain quantity of magazine, the publisher has to pay ₹ 30,600 as printing cost, then what will be amount of royalty to be paid for these magazines?
A
₹ 19,450
B
₹ 21,200
C
₹ 22950
D
₹26,150
Question 7 Explanation: 
Printing Cost=30,600/- that means 20% according to Diagram
Royalty cost=x
∴20 % →30,600
15% →x
Do Cross Multiplication
(20/100) * x=30,600 * (15/100)
x=22,950/-
Question 8
The following pie-chart shows the percentage distribution of the expenditure incurred in publishing a magazine. Study the pie-chart and answer the questions based on it.

Royalty on the magazine is less than the printing cost by:
A
5%
B
33 (1 / 5 )
C
20%
D
25%
Question 8 Explanation: 
According to Diagram
Printing Cost = 20%
Royalty Cost = 15%
How much percentage royalty cost is less than printing cost
((20-15) / 20 ) * 100 = 50/2 = 25%
Question 9
The table given here shows production of five types of cars by a company in the year 2010 to 2015. Study the table and answer the questions.


In which year the total production of cars of types P and Q together was equal to the total production of cars of types R and S together?
A
2011
B
2012
C
2015
D
None of the above
Question 9 Explanation: 
In this question we have to verify from options, so we can easily find which one is same
P+Q in 2011 -----> 20+10 = 30
R+S in 2011 ------> 17+6 = 23
option A is wrong
P+Q in 2012 ----> 16+14 = 30
R+S in 2012 ----> 16+10 = 26
option B is wrong
P+Q in 2015 ---> 6+14 = 20
R+S in 2015 ---> 31+8 = 39
option C is wrong
So finally option D is correct.
Question 10
The table given here shows production of five types of cars by a company in the year 2010 to 2015. Study the table and answer the questions.


In which year the production of cars of all types taken together was approximately equal to average during the period?
A
2010
B
2012
C
2014
D
2015
Question 10 Explanation: 
Take the sum of all cars by years = (88+78+90+87+133) = 476
Average during the period = 476/6 = 79.33.
Year 2014 is approximately equal
option C correct.
Question 11
The table given here shows production of five types of cars by a company in the year 2010 to 2015. Study the table and answer the questions.


The production of which type of cars was 25% of the total production of all types of cars during 2014?
A
S
B
R
C
Q
D
P
Question 11 Explanation: 
From that table in 2014 total production of cars was 80.
So,
100% -----> 80
25% ------> x
(25 * 80) / 100 = 20.
From that table 20 cars are from Type S .
Question 12
Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:
1.P,Q,R,S,T and U six members of a family each of them engaged in a different profession Doctor, Lawyer, Teacher, Engineer, Nurse and Manager.
2.Each of them remains at home on a different day of the week from Monday to Saturday.
3.The Lawyer in the family remain at home on Thursday.
4.R remains at home on Tuesday.
5.P, a Doctor, does not remain at home either on Saturday or on Wednesday.
6.S is neither the doctor nor the Teacher and remains at home on Friday,
7.Q is the Engineer and T is the Manager.

Which of the following combinations is correct?
A
Lawyer-Tuesday
B
Nurse-Friday
C
Manager-Friday
D
Engineer-Thursday
Question 12 Explanation: 
Question 13
Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:
1.P,Q,R,S,T and U six members of a family each of them engaged in a different profession Doctor, Lawyer, Teacher, Engineer, Nurse and Manager.
2.Each of them remains at home on a different day of the week from Monday to Saturday.
3.The Lawyer in the family remain at home on Thursday.
4.R remains at home on Tuesday.
5.P, a Doctor, does not remain at home either on Saturday or on Wednesday.
6.S is neither the doctor nor the Teacher and remains at home on Friday,
7.Q is the Engineer and T is the Manager.

Which of the following combinations is not correct?
A
R-Teacher
B
Q-Engineer
C
T-Manager
D
S-Lawyer
Question 13 Explanation: 
Question 14
Read the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:
1.P,Q,R,S,T and U six members of a family each of them engaged in a different profession Doctor, Lawyer, Teacher, Engineer, Nurse and Manager.
2.Each of them remains at home on a different day of the week from Monday to Saturday.
3.The Lawyer in the family remain at home on Thursday.
4.R remains at home on Tuesday.
5.P, a Doctor, does not remain at home either on Saturday or on Wednesday.
6.S is neither the doctor nor the Teacher and remains at home on Friday,
7.Q is the Engineer and T is the Manager.

Who is the Nurse ?
A
S
B
R
C
U
D
Data inadequate
Question 14 Explanation: 
Question 15
Three of the words will be in the same classification the remaining one will not be. Your answer will be the one word that does NOT belong in the same classification as the others.

Which word does NOT belong to the others ?
A
Tape
B
Twine
C
Cord
D
Yarn
Question 15 Explanation: 
Twine, Cord, Yarn all are similar words.
Tape is Different one.
There are 15 questions to complete.

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