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Find the compound interest on ₹7,000 at 9% p.a. for 1 year 8 months, compounded annually.
A stationery shop owner buys three types of notebooks. The first type costs him 5 notebooks for ₹20, the second 2 notebooks for ₹9, and the third 10 notebooks for ₹45. He mixes them in the ratio 3: 4: 3. If he sells all the notebooks at 4 for ₹19, what is his approximate gain or loss percentage?
A seller bought three different types of mobile covers, C1, C2, and C3. The ratio of their selling prices was 3:4:5. He made a profit of 25% on C1, 10% on C2, but incurred a loss of 20% on C3. What was his approximate percent gain or loss in the entire transaction?
A high-end watch is initially marked up by 50% above its cost price. During a sale, it is offered at a discount of 20% on its marked price. However, a special customer receives an additional discount of y% on the discounted price, bringing the final selling price to ₹4320. If the shopkeeper still makes a profit of 8% on the cost price after all discounts, what was the original cost price of the watch and the value of y?
A and B can complete a task in 12 days and 18 days, respectively. They begin the work together, but B leaves after 4 days. How many more days will A take to finish the remaining work?
A shopkeeper mixes two qualities of tea. The first quality costs ₹150 per kg and is mixed with the second quality in the ratio 4: 5. If the mixture is sold at ₹130 per kg (at no profit, no loss), what is the cost per kg of the second quality of tea?
A and B can complete a certain task together in 30 days. After A works for 16 days, B is left to finish the remaining work by himself in 44 days. How many days would it take for B to complete the entire task on his own?

Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Choose the correct option:

Assertion (A): The Population Enumeration phase of Census 2011 in most parts of India was conducted in February 2011.

Reason (R): House Listing and Housing Census was postponed to ensure simultaneous data collection.

Evaluate following statements select the option that is accurate

Statement 1: Sun-synchronous orbits allow satellites to maintain consistent local solar time over a specific region.

Statement 2: This orbital feature is ideal for continuous solar-powered communication satellites in geostationary orbit.

A container holds a mixture of Orange, Apple, and Guava juices in the ratio of 5:7:4 respectively. 24 litres of this mixture is taken out, and then 10 litres of orange juice and 6 litres of guava juice are added to the vessel. If the resultant quantity of apple juice is 14 litres more than the resultant quantity of orange juice, what was the initial quantity of mixture in the vessel (in litres)?
A delivery van travels at a constant speed of 60 km/h to cover a certain route in 1 hour and 45 minutes. If traffic increases the time taken by 15 minutes, by what percentage must the van's average speed decrease to complete the route?
A student walks from his home to school at a speed of 4 km/h and reaches 15 minutes late. If he increases his speed to 6 km/h, he reaches 5 minutes early. What is the distance (in km) from his home to school?
The cost of fencing a circular ground at ₹120/m is ₹3,768. Find the radius of the ground.
The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP), unlike Fundamental Rights
Section 66A of the IT Act, which penalised offensive online messages, was struck down by the Supreme Court in
Which part of the human brain regulates the circadian rhythm?
The Fundamental Duties under Article 51A were added to the Constitution by which Amendment ?
Which of the following was a key feature of media during the colonial period ?

Which of the following statements regarding the constitutional responsibility of the Council of Ministers (CoM) is/are correct?

1) The Union Council of Ministers is collectively accountable to the Lok Sabha.

2) in states with bicameral legislatures, the State CoM is collectively responsible to the Legislative Council.

Which Malayalam newspaper published a blank front page on World Press Freedom Day as a protest, demanding press freedom?
A circular logo of radius 14 cm is fitted perfectly inside a square plaque. Find the area of unused square space around the circle.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1) The Governor's discretionary power to recommend President's Rule is mentioned in Article 356(1).

2) The 41st Constitutional Amendment curtailed the Governor's term from 5 years to 4 years.

3) The Sarkaria Commission advised that Governors should not be removed before completing their term unless in rare and compelling circumstances.

A circular clock has a radius of 14 cm. Calculate the distance covered by the tip of the minute hand in 30 minutes, assuming it is positioned at the edge of the clock face? (Use ∏= 22/7)
Which of the following is correctly matched ?
What is the slope of line perpendicular to y = -3x + 7?

Consider the following statements about missionary press in Kerala.

1. It played a major role in standardizing and printing Malayalam.

2. It was mainly limited to commercial entertainment publications.

3. It helped spread modern prose, translation and education.

Which of the above are correct?

Given x−1x=3x-\frac{1}{x}=3, find the value of x4+1x4x^4+\frac{1}{x^4}

2.5% of 200 = ?
What is the full form of AMUL ?
Convert the sentence provided below from its passive voice structure to an active voice structure: The instructions have been misunderstood by many candidates.
The Press and Registration of Books Act was enacted in which year ?
Select the acrylate polymer from the following:

Which of the following statements are correct about Hydrogen peroxide

  1. i) Colourless gas at room temperature.
  2. ii) Powerful oxidising and weak reducing agent.
  3. iii) Its stability is increased by making it slightly acid and addition of small quantities of preservatives.

  1. i) Colourless gas at room temperature.
  2. ii) Powerful oxidising and weak reducing agent.
  3. iii) Its stability is increased by making it slightly acid and addition of small quantities of preservatives.
    Chlorinated lime is popularly known as
    What is the primary purpose of the Right to Information (RTI) Act ?
    lodine is mostly obtained from
    Which of the following is a quasi-judicial body established to regulate the press in India ?
    Which of the following compound is slowly decomposed in light and turning black
    Which section of the Indian Penal Code is traditionally associated with the law of sedition ?
    The Copyright Act, 1957 protects original works for the lifetime of the author plus
    ___________________is the only 8-aminoquinoline currently in use for the treatment of Malaria
    The concept of 'Parliamentary Privileges' provides members of the legislature with

    Which of the following statements are correct about Adrenaline

    1. Light sensitive and easily oxidised
    2. Orally active
    3. Potent vasoconstrictor and cardiac stimulant

    1. Light sensitive and easily oxidised
    2. Orally active
    3. Potent vasoconstrictor and cardiac stimulant
      The least distance of distinct vision for a normal human eye is approximately:
      What is the maximum detention perind a Magistrate can authorize under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita(BNSS), 2023, for offonces punishable with less than 10 years, before default bail applies?
      The full form of the financial institution, IDBI is
      Which one the following is a short term finance?
      Imbalance between supply and demand of oxygen to myocardium results in
      Manifestation of Hypothyroidism
      The following is not a renal function test ?