Question
Choose the correct synonym of the word highlighted in
each sentence from the alternatives given below it: The Dutch were considered to be industrious.Solution
Explanation: (a) diligent: Industrious people are hardworking and industrious. "Diligent" means showing care and effort in one's work or duties. (b) effortless: This term is an antonym of "industrious." "Effortless" means requiring little or no effort. (c) considerate: This term means showing consideration or thoughtfulness, and it is not a synonym for "industrious." (d) beneficial: This term means producing good effects or promoting well-being, and it is not a direct synonym for "industrious." In the context of the sentence, "The Dutch were considered to be industrious," the word "industrious" suggests hard work and diligence, making "diligent" the appropriate synonym.
Three individuals, P, Q, and R, Jumped on a business venture with initial investments of Rs. 2,400, Rs. 2,700, and Rs. 3,600, respectively. After one ye...
'Aman,' 'Bheema,' and 'Ritika' initiated a business by investing Rs. 400, Rs. 500, and Rs. 900, respectively. After __ months fro...
P and Q together started a business with initial investment in the ratio of 1:6, respectively. The time-period of investment for P and Q is in the ratio...
A and B started a business by investing Rs.500 and Rs.600 respectively. After 8 months, A increased his investment by Rs.700. Find the ratio of annual p...
D, E and F started a company with capital investments in the ratio 5:3:2. F being the active partner gets 10% of the total profit for managing the busin...
Lalita and Meru started a business with investments in the ratio 5:8, respectively. After 4 months, Lalita increased her investment by 40%, while Meru d...
- Ravi and Sunil invested Rs. 2000 and Rs. 1500 respectively in a partnership business. If the total profit after 10 years is Rs. 4900, what is the share of ...
Aman, Bittu, and Ramesh initiated a business with investments of Rs. 4,000, Rs. 4,500, and Rs. 6,000, respectively. Ramesh invested for 2 months longer ...
- Ravi and Suman invested Rs. 6000 and Rs. 9000 respectively in a business. Ravi kept his investment for 10 months, while Suman kept it for 8 months. If Ravi...
- Neha and Pooja opened a business with capital investments of Rs. 2900 and Rs. 2100. At the end of the year, they made a profit of Rs. 8000. What is the dif...