Q: Dictionary order (Aqua- family): Arrange Aquarium, Aquatic, Aqueous, Aquiline in alphabetical order.

Introduction / Context: All four words share “aqu…”. We must sort alphabetically by continuing letter-by-letter comparison. Given Data / Assumptions: Words: Aquarium, Aquatic, Aqueous, Aquiline. Concept / Approach: After “aqu…”, compare next sequences: “a r…”, “a t…”, “e…”, “i…”. Alphabetically: a < e < i; within “a…”, “aquarium” (“ar…”) precedes “aquatic” (“at…”). Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Aquarium (aqu + ar…)2) Aquatic (aqu + at…)3) Aqueous (aqu + e…)4) Aquiline (aqu + i…) Verification / Alternative check: Dictionary lookup or string sort confirms this order. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They reverse the “ar/at” pair or place “e/i” words too early. Common Pitfalls: Assuming all “aqu…a…” precede “aqu…e…/i…” without checking the next letters in detail. Final Answer: Aquarium, Aquatic, Aqueous, Aquiline

Q: Dictionary order (Silic-/Silk/Silt family): Arrange Silicate, Silicon, Silken, Silt alphabetically.

Introduction / Context: Close spellings can be tricky in dictionary ordering. We compare character by character beyond the shared prefix “sil…”. Given Data / Assumptions: Words: Silicate, Silicon, Silken, Silt. Concept / Approach: After “sil…”, we consider “ica…”, “ico…”, “k…”, “t”. Alphabetically: “ica” < “ico” < “k” < “t”. Hence Silicate precedes Silicon; both precede Silken and Silt; between Silken and Silt, “k” < “t”. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Silicate.2) Silicon.3) Silken.4) Silt. Verification / Alternative check: String sorting yields the same rank. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They swap “ica/ico”, or place “silk/silt” too early. Common Pitfalls: Stopping at “sili…”, not checking the next letter after “i”. Final Answer: Silicate, Silicon, Silken, Silt

Q: Ascending structural order in matter: Arrange Electron, Atom, Molecule, Matter from smallest constituent to bulk level.

Introduction / Context: Physical structure builds from subatomic particles to macroscopic matter. We must order the given entities from smallest to largest. Given Data / Assumptions: Entities: Electron, Atom, Molecule, Matter. Concept / Approach: Electrons are subatomic particles; atoms contain electrons (and a nucleus); molecules consist of bonded atoms; matter is bulk material made of enormous numbers of molecules/atoms. Step-by-Step Solution: Smallest: Electron.Next: Atom.Next: Molecule.Largest level: Matter. Verification / Alternative check: Any introductory chemistry or physics text confirms this hierarchy. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They misplace molecule before electron or place matter among microscopic constituents. Common Pitfalls: Confusing “atom vs molecule” (some substances are monoatomic but a molecule, when present, is built from atoms). Final Answer: Electron, Atom, Molecule, Matter

Q: Geological size/aggregation order: Arrange Sand, Stone, Rock, Boulder, Hill in ascending order from smallest granular unit to largest formation.

Introduction / Context: From grains to landforms, geological entities can be ordered by typical size/aggregation. This tests practical world knowledge. Given Data / Assumptions: Items: Sand (granular), Stone (small rock piece), Rock (larger mass), Boulder (very large detached rock), Hill (landform). Concept / Approach: Order by increasing size: grains → small pieces → large rock masses → landforms. Step-by-Step Solution: Sand (finest particles).Stone (small piece).Rock (general larger mass).Boulder (very large single rock).Hill (terrain feature). Verification / Alternative check: Everyday usage and geological terminology agree broadly with this scale progression. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They place a landform amid granular materials or invert natural size relations. Common Pitfalls: Equating stone with rock interchangeably; here we use relative typical sizes. Final Answer: Sand, Stone, Rock, Boulder, Hill

Q: Arrange the stages of a moth’s life cycle in the correct chronological order from the very beginning to the adult form. (i) Pupa (ii) Larva (caterpillar) (iii) Moth (adult) (iv) Eggs

Introduction / Context: Life-cycle ordering questions test conceptual knowledge of biological development. In insects with complete metamorphosis, the sequence proceeds through distinct morphological stages ending in the reproductive adult. Given Data / Assumptions: The organism is a moth exhibiting complete metamorphosis. Stages provided: Eggs, Larva (caterpillar), Pupa (chrysalis-like stage), Adult moth. No stage is skipped and each stage happens once in this simple model. Concept / Approach: Complete metamorphosis follows the canonical order: egg → larva → pupa → adult. Each stage has characteristic functions: eggs for embryonic development, larva for feeding/growth, pupa for transformation, adult for reproduction and dispersal. Step-by-Step Solution: Start with (iv) Eggs: oviposition precedes hatching.Next, (ii) Larva: feeding and growth occur.Then, (i) Pupa: metamorphic reorganization.Finally, (iii) Moth (adult): emerges with wings and reproductive capability. Verification / Alternative check: The adult must be last because it is the reproductive dispersal form. Any sequence that places adult before pupation contradicts metamorphosis. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Options beginning with larva/pupa omit oviposition; options placing adult before pupa invert the transformation steps; mixing egg late breaks causality. Common Pitfalls: Confusing incomplete metamorphosis (egg → nymph → adult) with complete metamorphosis (egg → larva → pupa → adult). Final Answer: (iv), (ii), (i), (iii)

Q: Arrange the cognitive processes in ascending order from earliest basic sensation to higher-level accommodation. 1. Accommodation 2. Perception 3. Scheme formation 4. Assimilation 5. Sensation

Introduction / Context: This item checks understanding of a plausible progression of cognitive processes from raw input to advanced schema change. In educational psychology, we often move from sensation to perception, build mental schemes, assimilate new information, and finally accommodate by restructuring those schemes when assimilation is insufficient. Given Data / Assumptions: Sensation = detection of stimuli. Perception = organization/interpretation of sensations. Scheme formation = building mental categories/templates. Assimilation = fitting new information into existing schemes. Accommodation = modifying schemes to fit new information. Concept / Approach: Order processes by dependency: perception depends on sensation; schemes must exist before they can assimilate; accommodation is a higher-order adjustment that changes the scheme itself. Step-by-Step Solution: Begin with 5 Sensation (raw input).Then 2 Perception (organized awareness).Next 3 Scheme formation (create cognitive structures).Then 4 Assimilation (integrate into schemes).Finally 1 Accommodation (revise schemes when needed). Verification / Alternative check: Accommodation cannot precede scheme formation; perception cannot precede sensation. The chain 5→2→3→4→1 respects increasing cognitive complexity. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Orders starting with accommodation or assimilation invert prerequisites; placing scheme formation after assimilation is illogical; mixing sensation late breaks the input→processing flow. Common Pitfalls: Equating assimilation with accommodation (they are distinct) and assuming either precedes scheme formation. Final Answer: 5, 2, 3, 4, 1

Q: Arrange the following times in ascending chronological order (24-hour format). (a) 0640 hrs (b) 1930 hrs (c) 1335 hrs (d) 2000 hrs

Introduction / Context: Chronological ordering in 24-hour time requires comparing hours first and then minutes within equal hours. The goal is earliest to latest. Given Data / Assumptions: Times: 0640, 1335, 1930, 2000. Format is HHMM in 24-hour time. Concept / Approach: Order by hour; within same hour, order by minutes. Morning hours (00–11) come before afternoon (12–17), which come before evening/night (18–23). Step-by-Step Solution: 0640 is the smallest hour (06).Next is 1335 (13:35).Then 1930 (19:30).Finally 2000 (20:00). Verification / Alternative check: Convert to minutes since midnight: 400, 815, 1170, 1200. Sorted list matches a → c → b → d. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Any order placing 2000 before 1930 or 1335 before 0640 violates ascending order. Common Pitfalls: Confusing 24-hour with 12-hour format, or misreading 1930 as 7:30 AM. Final Answer: a, c, b, d

Q: Order the standard stages of data/system design from understanding needs to deployment. 1. Implementation 2. Conceptual Modelling 3. Requirements Analysis 4. Logical Modelling 5. Physical Model 6. Schema Refinement

Introduction / Context: This question examines knowledge of a widely used pipeline for data/system design: requirements → conceptual → logical → refinement → physical → implementation. Given Data / Assumptions: We seek a coherent end-to-end order for building a data system. Refinement happens after logical modelling to normalize and optimize the schema. Physical model precedes actual implementation. Concept / Approach: Capture user needs first; translate needs into technology-agnostic concepts; map concepts to a logical schema; refine (e.g., normalization); map to physical specifics (indexes, partitions); finally implement/deploy. Step-by-Step Solution: 3 Requirements Analysis → understand problems and constraints.2 Conceptual Modelling → entities/relationships independent of DBMS.4 Logical Modelling → tables/keys at DBMS-agnostic level.6 Schema Refinement → remove anomalies, optimize.5 Physical Model → storage/indexing choices on a chosen DBMS.1 Implementation → build, load, and deploy. Verification / Alternative check: Implementation must be last; requirements must be first. Refinement logically follows an initial logical design. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Options starting with implementation are backwards; placing physical before logical or refinement breaks dependencies. Common Pitfalls: Confusing conceptual vs logical; skipping refinement leads to update anomalies. Final Answer: 3, 2, 4, 6, 5, 1

Question 1

Daylight cycle: Arrange Dawn, Noon, Twilight, Night into chronological order within a typical 24-hour day, starting from early light.

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Introduction / Context: Daily light conditions follow a routine pattern. The question asks for a practical ordering of four phases across a day. Given Data / Assumptions: Dawn: first light before sunrise. Noon: around midday, sun near highest point. Twilight: after sunset light (dusk; morning twilight exists but here we use evening sequence). Night: darkness period after twilight. Concept / Approach: We consider the common daytime progression: dawn precedes sunrise; midday is noon; twilight follows sunset; night follows twilight. Step-by-Step Solution: Start: Dawn (pre-sunrise light).Midday: Noon.Evening: Twilight (post-sunset glow).Then: Night (darkness). Verification / Alternative check: Almanacs and meteorological definitions align with this ordering. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They place twilight before noon or noon before dawn, which breaks the natural day progression. Common Pitfalls: Mixing morning twilight with the evening phase; here the single “Twilight” refers to the evening period for linearity. Final Answer: Dawn, Noon, Twilight, Night

Question 2

Dictionary order of five “multi…” words: Arrange multilingual, multinational, multinomial, multiplier, multitude in strict alphabetical order.

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Introduction / Context: Alphabetical ordering compares words character by character. All five start with “multi”, so later letters decide the order. Given Data / Assumptions: Words: multilingual, multinational, multinomial, multiplier, multitude. Case-insensitive standard dictionary order. Concept / Approach: After “multi”, compare the next letters: “l…”, “nat…”, “nom…”, “pl…”, “tu…”. Alphabetically: l < n < p < t. Between the two “n” words, “na…” precedes “no…”. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) multilingual (multi + l…)2) multinational (multi + na…)3) multinomial (multi + no…)4) multiplier (multi + p…)5) multitude (multi + t…) Verification / Alternative check: Sorting these strings programmatically yields the same order. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They invert the “na” and “no” pair or place “pl” or “tu” too early. Common Pitfalls: Stopping comparison at “multi-n…” and ignoring the next character. Final Answer: multilingual, multinational, multinomial, multiplier, multitude

Question 3

Dictionary order (Aqua- family): Arrange Aquarium, Aquatic, Aqueous, Aquiline in alphabetical order.

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Introduction / Context: All four words share “aqu…”. We must sort alphabetically by continuing letter-by-letter comparison. Given Data / Assumptions: Words: Aquarium, Aquatic, Aqueous, Aquiline. Concept / Approach: After “aqu…”, compare next sequences: “a r…”, “a t…”, “e…”, “i…”. Alphabetically: a < e < i; within “a…”, “aquarium” (“ar…”) precedes “aquatic” (“at…”). Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Aquarium (aqu + ar…)2) Aquatic (aqu + at…)3) Aqueous (aqu + e…)4) Aquiline (aqu + i…) Verification / Alternative check: Dictionary lookup or string sort confirms this order. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They reverse the “ar/at” pair or place “e/i” words too early. Common Pitfalls: Assuming all “aqu…a…” precede “aqu…e…/i…” without checking the next letters in detail. Final Answer: Aquarium, Aquatic, Aqueous, Aquiline

Question 4

Dictionary order (Silic-/Silk/Silt family): Arrange Silicate, Silicon, Silken, Silt alphabetically.

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Introduction / Context: Close spellings can be tricky in dictionary ordering. We compare character by character beyond the shared prefix “sil…”. Given Data / Assumptions: Words: Silicate, Silicon, Silken, Silt. Concept / Approach: After “sil…”, we consider “ica…”, “ico…”, “k…”, “t”. Alphabetically: “ica” < “ico” < “k” < “t”. Hence Silicate precedes Silicon; both precede Silken and Silt; between Silken and Silt, “k” < “t”. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) Silicate.2) Silicon.3) Silken.4) Silt. Verification / Alternative check: String sorting yields the same rank. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They swap “ica/ico”, or place “silk/silt” too early. Common Pitfalls: Stopping at “sili…”, not checking the next letter after “i”. Final Answer: Silicate, Silicon, Silken, Silt

Question 5

Ascending structural order in matter: Arrange Electron, Atom, Molecule, Matter from smallest constituent to bulk level.

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Introduction / Context: Physical structure builds from subatomic particles to macroscopic matter. We must order the given entities from smallest to largest. Given Data / Assumptions: Entities: Electron, Atom, Molecule, Matter. Concept / Approach: Electrons are subatomic particles; atoms contain electrons (and a nucleus); molecules consist of bonded atoms; matter is bulk material made of enormous numbers of molecules/atoms. Step-by-Step Solution: Smallest: Electron.Next: Atom.Next: Molecule.Largest level: Matter. Verification / Alternative check: Any introductory chemistry or physics text confirms this hierarchy. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They misplace molecule before electron or place matter among microscopic constituents. Common Pitfalls: Confusing “atom vs molecule” (some substances are monoatomic but a molecule, when present, is built from atoms). Final Answer: Electron, Atom, Molecule, Matter

Question 6

Geological size/aggregation order: Arrange Sand, Stone, Rock, Boulder, Hill in ascending order from smallest granular unit to largest formation.

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Introduction / Context: From grains to landforms, geological entities can be ordered by typical size/aggregation. This tests practical world knowledge. Given Data / Assumptions: Items: Sand (granular), Stone (small rock piece), Rock (larger mass), Boulder (very large detached rock), Hill (landform). Concept / Approach: Order by increasing size: grains → small pieces → large rock masses → landforms. Step-by-Step Solution: Sand (finest particles).Stone (small piece).Rock (general larger mass).Boulder (very large single rock).Hill (terrain feature). Verification / Alternative check: Everyday usage and geological terminology agree broadly with this scale progression. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They place a landform amid granular materials or invert natural size relations. Common Pitfalls: Equating stone with rock interchangeably; here we use relative typical sizes. Final Answer: Sand, Stone, Rock, Boulder, Hill

Question 7

Arrange the stages of a moth’s life cycle in the correct chronological order from the very beginning to the adult form.  (i) Pupa   (ii) Larva (caterpillar)   (iii) Moth (adult)   (iv) Eggs

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Introduction / Context: Life-cycle ordering questions test conceptual knowledge of biological development. In insects with complete metamorphosis, the sequence proceeds through distinct morphological stages ending in the reproductive adult. Given Data / Assumptions: The organism is a moth exhibiting complete metamorphosis. Stages provided: Eggs, Larva (caterpillar), Pupa (chrysalis-like stage), Adult moth. No stage is skipped and each stage happens once in this simple model. Concept / Approach: Complete metamorphosis follows the canonical order: egg → larva → pupa → adult. Each stage has characteristic functions: eggs for embryonic development, larva for feeding/growth, pupa for transformation, adult for reproduction and dispersal. Step-by-Step Solution: Start with (iv) Eggs: oviposition precedes hatching.Next, (ii) Larva: feeding and growth occur.Then, (i) Pupa: metamorphic reorganization.Finally, (iii) Moth (adult): emerges with wings and reproductive capability. Verification / Alternative check: The adult must be last because it is the reproductive dispersal form. Any sequence that places adult before pupation contradicts metamorphosis. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Options beginning with larva/pupa omit oviposition; options placing adult before pupa invert the transformation steps; mixing egg late breaks causality. Common Pitfalls: Confusing incomplete metamorphosis (egg → nymph → adult) with complete metamorphosis (egg → larva → pupa → adult). Final Answer: (iv), (ii), (i), (iii)

Question 8

Arrange the cognitive processes in ascending order from earliest basic sensation to higher-level accommodation.  1. Accommodation   2. Perception   3. Scheme formation   4. Assimilation   5. Sensation

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Introduction / Context: This item checks understanding of a plausible progression of cognitive processes from raw input to advanced schema change. In educational psychology, we often move from sensation to perception, build mental schemes, assimilate new information, and finally accommodate by restructuring those schemes when assimilation is insufficient. Given Data / Assumptions: Sensation = detection of stimuli. Perception = organization/interpretation of sensations. Scheme formation = building mental categories/templates. Assimilation = fitting new information into existing schemes. Accommodation = modifying schemes to fit new information. Concept / Approach: Order processes by dependency: perception depends on sensation; schemes must exist before they can assimilate; accommodation is a higher-order adjustment that changes the scheme itself. Step-by-Step Solution: Begin with 5 Sensation (raw input).Then 2 Perception (organized awareness).Next 3 Scheme formation (create cognitive structures).Then 4 Assimilation (integrate into schemes).Finally 1 Accommodation (revise schemes when needed). Verification / Alternative check: Accommodation cannot precede scheme formation; perception cannot precede sensation. The chain 5→2→3→4→1 respects increasing cognitive complexity. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Orders starting with accommodation or assimilation invert prerequisites; placing scheme formation after assimilation is illogical; mixing sensation late breaks the input→processing flow. Common Pitfalls: Equating assimilation with accommodation (they are distinct) and assuming either precedes scheme formation. Final Answer: 5, 2, 3, 4, 1

Question 9

Arrange the following times in ascending chronological order (24-hour format).  (a) 0640 hrs   (b) 1930 hrs   (c) 1335 hrs   (d) 2000 hrs

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Introduction / Context: Chronological ordering in 24-hour time requires comparing hours first and then minutes within equal hours. The goal is earliest to latest. Given Data / Assumptions: Times: 0640, 1335, 1930, 2000. Format is HHMM in 24-hour time. Concept / Approach: Order by hour; within same hour, order by minutes. Morning hours (00–11) come before afternoon (12–17), which come before evening/night (18–23). Step-by-Step Solution: 0640 is the smallest hour (06).Next is 1335 (13:35).Then 1930 (19:30).Finally 2000 (20:00). Verification / Alternative check: Convert to minutes since midnight: 400, 815, 1170, 1200. Sorted list matches a → c → b → d. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Any order placing 2000 before 1930 or 1335 before 0640 violates ascending order. Common Pitfalls: Confusing 24-hour with 12-hour format, or misreading 1930 as 7:30 AM. Final Answer: a, c, b, d

Question 10

Order the standard stages of data/system design from understanding needs to deployment.  1. Implementation   2. Conceptual Modelling   3. Requirements Analysis   4. Logical Modelling   5. Physical Model   6. Schema Refinement

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Introduction / Context: This question examines knowledge of a widely used pipeline for data/system design: requirements → conceptual → logical → refinement → physical → implementation. Given Data / Assumptions: We seek a coherent end-to-end order for building a data system. Refinement happens after logical modelling to normalize and optimize the schema. Physical model precedes actual implementation. Concept / Approach: Capture user needs first; translate needs into technology-agnostic concepts; map concepts to a logical schema; refine (e.g., normalization); map to physical specifics (indexes, partitions); finally implement/deploy. Step-by-Step Solution: 3 Requirements Analysis → understand problems and constraints.2 Conceptual Modelling → entities/relationships independent of DBMS.4 Logical Modelling → tables/keys at DBMS-agnostic level.6 Schema Refinement → remove anomalies, optimize.5 Physical Model → storage/indexing choices on a chosen DBMS.1 Implementation → build, load, and deploy. Verification / Alternative check: Implementation must be last; requirements must be first. Refinement logically follows an initial logical design. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Options starting with implementation are backwards; placing physical before logical or refinement breaks dependencies. Common Pitfalls: Confusing conceptual vs logical; skipping refinement leads to update anomalies. Final Answer: 3, 2, 4, 6, 5, 1

Question 11

Arrange the standard research workflow in correct order from problem selection to action.  (i) Take action   (ii) Collect data   (iii) Select problem   (iv) Analyse and interpret data

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Introduction / Context: Most research and problem-solving cycles begin with defining the problem, gathering evidence, analyzing it, and then taking an informed action. Given Data / Assumptions: We are arranging a generic empirical workflow. Action is informed by analysis. Concept / Approach: Dependency-driven ordering: later stages require outputs of earlier ones (e.g., analysis requires data; data collection requires a well-specified problem). Step-by-Step Solution: (iii) Select problem → define scope/objectives.(ii) Collect data → obtain evidence.(iv) Analyse and interpret data → derive insights.(i) Take action → apply findings in decisions/interventions. Verification / Alternative check: Action without prior analysis is guesswork; analysis without data is impossible; data collection without a problem is unfocused. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Sequences starting with action are circular; placing analysis before data or problem selection violates dependencies. Common Pitfalls: Skipping proper problem definition; mixing analysis with interpretation before adequate data quality checks. Final Answer: (iii), (ii), (iv), (i)

Question 12

Choose the logical sequence from producer to final product in agriculture.  1. Farmer   2. Seed   3. Food (harvest/yield)   4. Cultivation (process)

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Introduction / Context: This item concerns the straightforward agricultural pipeline from initiating agent to final consumable output. Given Data / Assumptions: Farmer initiates and manages the process. Seed is the biological input. Cultivation denotes the growth/management stage. Food is the harvestable product. Concept / Approach: Arrange by causality: agent → input → process → output. Step-by-Step Solution: 1 Farmer decides and prepares.2 Seed is sown as the input.4 Cultivation (watering, weeding, manuring) grows the crop.3 Food results from harvest. Verification / Alternative check: Output cannot precede process; process cannot precede inputs; inputs do not precede the initiating agent in typical descriptions. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Orders starting with seed ignore the agent; placing food before cultivation is impossible; ending with farmer is illogical. Common Pitfalls: Confusing “cultivation” with “preparation”; omitting that food is terminal. Final Answer: 1, 2, 4, 3

Question 13

Arrange the following from fundamental particle to bulk matter.  (A) Substance   (B) Atom   (C) Molecule   (D) Proton

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Introduction / Context: Understanding the hierarchy from particles to matter helps in chemistry and physics reasoning problems. Given Data / Assumptions: Proton is a subatomic particle within the nucleus. Atom is the smallest unit of an element retaining its identity. Molecule is two or more atoms bonded together. Substance is bulk matter composed of molecules/atoms. Concept / Approach: Build upward by structural composition: particles → atoms → molecules → macroscopic substance. Step-by-Step Solution: (D) Proton → constituent of atoms.(B) Atom → nucleus + electrons.(C) Molecule → bonded atoms.(A) Substance → collection of molecules/atoms. Verification / Alternative check: No macroscopic substance can precede its molecular/atomic building blocks. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Starting with substance is top-down and not an ascending build; placing proton after molecule violates composition. Common Pitfalls: Confusing ions/atoms; thinking “molecule” always larger than “substance” (substance is a bulk collective). Final Answer: (D), (B), (C), (A)

Question 14

Arrange the visible spectrum colours in the order typically seen in a rainbow (from top/outer band to bottom/inner band).  1. Orange   2. Indigo   3. Red   4. Blue   5. Green   6. Yellow   7. Violet

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Introduction / Context: The classic VIBGYOR colour order in a primary rainbow is a standard memory sequence in general science questions. Given Data / Assumptions: Mapping: V=Violet(7), I=Indigo(2), B=Blue(4), G=Green(5), Y=Yellow(6), O=Orange(1), R=Red(3). We follow the usual top (outer) to bottom (inner) sequence as commonly taught. Concept / Approach: Recall the mnemonic VIBGYOR and map to the provided indices. Step-by-Step Solution: Start with Violet → 7.Then Indigo → 2.Then Blue → 4.Then Green → 5.Then Yellow → 6.Then Orange → 1.Finally Red → 3. Verification / Alternative check: Matches the standard school-level order V-I-B-G-Y-O-R. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Any reordering that swaps adjacent bands or misplaces red/violet contradicts the canonical mnemonic. Common Pitfalls: Confusing inner vs outer band orientation; mixing yellow and orange positions. Final Answer: 7, 2, 4, 5, 6, 1, 3

Question 15

Choose the meaningful production chain for dairy products from source animal to the clarified end product.  (A) Ghee   (B) Milk   (C) Curd   (D) Cow   (E) Butter

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Introduction / Context: Dairy processing typically proceeds from the animal to milk and then to successive value-added products. Given Data / Assumptions: Cow produces milk. Milk can be fermented into curd. Curd is churned to obtain butter. Butter is clarified by heating to make ghee. Concept / Approach: Follow the standard dairy transformation chain: animal → milk → fermented product → fat concentrate → clarified fat. Step-by-Step Solution: (D) Cow → source.(B) Milk → primary product.(C) Curd → fermentation of milk.(E) Butter → churned from curd/cream.(A) Ghee → clarified butter. Verification / Alternative check: Directly producing ghee from milk without intermediate butter is non-standard in this simplified chain. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Sequences that begin with ghee or butter invert the production flow; placing cow after dairy products is illogical; option b is malformed and also misordered. Common Pitfalls: Confusing cream→butter vs curd→butter routes; forgetting ghee derives from butter by clarification. Final Answer: (D), (B), (C), (E), (A)

Question 16

Arrange bodily processes into a logical order related to food intake and processing.  I. Absorption   II. Digestion   III. Nutrition (intake)   IV. Excretion

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Introduction / Context: This question asks for a logical sequence of processes from taking in food to eliminating waste products. Given Data / Assumptions: Nutrition (III) refers to intake/feeding. Digestion (II) breaks food into absorbable components. Absorption (I) moves digested nutrients into blood/lymph. Excretion (IV) removes metabolic wastes. Concept / Approach: Order by physiological dependency: intake → breakdown → uptake → elimination. Step-by-Step Solution: Start with III Nutrition (ingestion).Then II Digestion (mechanical/chemical).Next I Absorption (transport into body fluids).Finally IV Excretion (waste removal). Verification / Alternative check: Absorption cannot precede digestion in a typical pathway; excretion is terminal. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Sequences with absorption before digestion or excretion mid-way violate basic physiology. Common Pitfalls: Confusing “nutrition” with “nutrition science”; here it denotes intake. Final Answer: III, II, I, IV

Question 17

Arrange the colours into the rainbow order (VIBGYOR mapping) using the given indices.  1. Indigo   2. Red   3. Violet   4. Blue   5. Green   6. Yellow   7. Orange

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Introduction / Context: As with other colour-order questions, the standard is VIBGYOR. Given Data / Assumptions: Index mapping: Violet=3, Indigo=1, Blue=4, Green=5, Yellow=6, Orange=7, Red=2. Concept / Approach: Translate VIBGYOR to the given index numbers and list them sequentially. Step-by-Step Solution: V → 3I → 1B → 4G → 5Y → 6O → 7R → 2 Verification / Alternative check: Compare with any textbook diagram of a primary rainbow. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Any option altering the VIBGYOR order misplaces bands. Common Pitfalls: Swapping red/orange; reversing inner/outer orientation. Final Answer: 3, 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 2

Question 18

Order the types of dwellings from the simplest/smallest to the grandest.  1. House   2. Palace   3. Bungalow   4. Hut

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Introduction / Context: This is a general-knowledge ordering by scale/amenity from minimal shelter to royal residence. Given Data / Assumptions: Hut is simplest/basic. House is standard family dwelling. Bungalow is larger, often detached and more spacious. Palace is the largest/most opulent. Concept / Approach: Order by typical size/amenity and social status. Step-by-Step Solution: 4 Hut → minimal.1 House → typical dwelling.3 Bungalow → upscale, larger.2 Palace → grandest. Verification / Alternative check: Compare against common architectural categories. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Options placing palace before hut or mixing house/bungalow order contradict common usage. Common Pitfalls: Regional differences in the term “bungalow”; here we use the widely taught hierarchy. Final Answer: 4, 1, 3, 2

Question 19

Arrange the common steps for working with a document on a computer from start to finish.  1. Type   2. Print   3. Open   4. Save   5. Close

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Introduction / Context: Software task sequencing assesses procedural logic in everyday computing. Given Data / Assumptions: You must open a file/app before editing. Typing precedes saving and printing. Closing is terminal. Concept / Approach: Order by typical dependency in document work: open → edit → save → (optional) print → close. Step-by-Step Solution: 3 Open the document/application.1 Type/edit content.4 Save changes to storage.2 Print if needed.5 Close the file/application. Verification / Alternative check: Attempting to type without opening is impossible; closing before saving risks data loss. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Any order with close or print preceding save/edit is illogical. Common Pitfalls: Forgetting to save before closing; assuming autosave removes the need for explicit saving. Final Answer: 3, 1, 4, 2, 5

Question 20

Arrange the urban/place hierarchy by containment from smallest unit to larger aggregations.  1. Apartment   2. Town   3. Street   4. Building   5. Complex

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Introduction / Context: Place hierarchies can be ordered by physical containment and administrative scale. Given Data / Assumptions: Apartment is a unit inside a building. Building may belong to a complex (group of buildings). Complex sits on/along a street. Streets belong to a town. Concept / Approach: Order by smallest contained unit to larger container: unit → building → complex → street → town. Step-by-Step Solution: 1 Apartment.4 Building containing apartments.5 Complex containing buildings.3 Street serving the complex.2 Town including the street network. Verification / Alternative check: Check if each element can logically contain the previous one. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Sequences that place town before street or complex before building break containment logic. Common Pitfalls: Confusing administrative boundaries with private developments; however, the general containment order remains sound. Final Answer: 1, 4, 5, 3, 2

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