Question
In each question, five alternatives are given for the
Idiom/Phrase given in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase. Despite the mounting criticism, the minister stuck to his guns and defended the policy.Solution
The idiom "stick to one's guns" means to maintain one's position or opinion firmly, even in the face of opposition or criticism. It reflects persistence, not compromise.
Pipe X requires 12 hours to fill 2/3 of a tank, whereas pipe Y can empty the entire tank in 24 hours. If both pipes are opened si...
If a man rides a bicycle at a speed of 50 km/h for 2 hours and at a speed of 40 km/h for the next 4 hours then what will be the average speed?
An LPP has constraints:
x + y ≤ 4
x + y ≥ 6
x, y ≥ 0
What can be said about the feasible region?
In a class of 55 students, the ratio of boys to girls is 5:6. The average weight of a boy exceeds the average weight of a girl by 8 kg. Additionally, th...
Evaluate: 1 + tan²(cos⁻¹x)
X has 30% more money than Y, and Z has 35% less money than Y. What percent more money does X have than Z?
A closed cylindrical tank has a radius of 7 m and a height of 15 m. Calculate the total surface area of the tank (use π = 22/7).
A shopkeeper marks an article 50% above the cost price and then gives two successive discounts of 20% and 10%. What is his overall profit or loss percen...
In a class, the ratio of boys to girls is 5:3. If 4 boys and 2 girls leave the class, the ratio of boys to girls becomes 3:2. How many students were the...
159, 303, 499, 755, 1079, ?
