Q: Arrange the following times in ascending (earliest-to-latest) order under the 24-hour clock: (a) 0640 hrs, (b) 1930 hrs, (c) 1335 hrs, (d) 2000 hrs.

Introduction / Context: Time-ordering questions evaluate your facility with the 24-hour (HHMM) clock format. You must translate each time into chronological order without confusing morning and evening entries. Given Data / Assumptions: Times: 0640, 1335, 1930, 2000 (all in hours-minutes, 24-hour format). Goal: ascending order (earliest → latest). Concept / Approach: 24-hour times compare lexicographically by hour first, then by minutes when hours match. Convert informally: 0640 = 6:40 a.m., 1335 = 1:35 p.m., 1930 = 7:30 p.m., 2000 = 8:00 p.m. Step-by-Step Solution: 0640 (a) is the earliest morning time.1335 (c) is early afternoon, after 0640.1930 (b) is evening, after 1335.2000 (d) is later the same evening, after 1930.Hence ascending order: a, c, b, d. Verification / Alternative check: Compare numerically: 0640 < 1335 < 1930 < 2000, consistent with the constructed order. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Any sequence not starting with 0640 or not ending with 2000 mis-orders the day. Common Pitfalls: Misreading 1335 as 3:35 p.m.; forgetting that 1930 (7:30 p.m.) precedes 2000 (8:00 p.m.). Final Answer: a, c, b, d

Q: Order the stages of data modeling and database design from first to last: 1. Implementation, 2. Conceptual Modelling, 3. Requirements Analysis, 4. Logical Modelling, 5. Physical Model, 6. Schema Refinement.

Introduction / Context: This sequence problem checks conceptual understanding of the typical order in database development—progressing from understanding needs to implementing an optimized physical design. Each stage feeds into the next, reducing ambiguity and improving performance and integrity. Given Data / Assumptions: Stages listed: Requirements Analysis → Conceptual Modelling → Logical Modelling → Schema Refinement → Physical Model → Implementation. We assume a conventional, textbook order used in software engineering and database curricula. Concept / Approach: First gather requirements to capture domain semantics. Then create a high-level conceptual schema (e.g., ER model). Next, convert it to a logical model (e.g., relational). Apply normalization/constraints (schema refinement) to reduce redundancy and anomalies. Map to a DBMS-specific physical design. Finally, implement (DDL/DML, code, deployment). Step-by-Step Solution: Start: 3 (Requirements Analysis).Then: 2 (Conceptual Modelling).Next: 4 (Logical Modelling).Refine: 6 (Schema Refinement).Plan storage/indices: 5 (Physical Model).Build/deploy: 1 (Implementation). Verification / Alternative check: Cross-check with SDLC/DBLC references: requirements precede modelling; physical considerations and implementation occur last. The chosen sequence is standard. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Any option placing Implementation before modelling is premature. Placing Physical before Refinement risks embedding unnormalized designs. Common Pitfalls: Confusing logical with physical steps; skipping schema refinement; assuming implementation can begin prior to a stable logical design. Final Answer: 3, 2, 4, 6, 5, 1

Q: Arrange the following in a meaningful causal-judicial sequence: (i) Police, (ii) Punishment, (iii) Crime, (iv) Judge, (v) Judgement.

Introduction / Context: Event-order questions test your ability to sequence real-world processes. Here the scenario is a simplified criminal-justice pipeline from offense to punishment via institutional steps. Given Data / Assumptions: Entities: Crime, Police, Judge, Judgement, Punishment. Assume a standard due-process path: investigation precedes adjudication; verdict precedes punishment. Concept / Approach: Anchor the start (Crime) and end (Punishment). Position investigative (Police) and adjudicatory (Judge → Judgement) stages in between according to common legal procedure. Step-by-Step Solution: Crime occurs first: (iii).Police investigate/apprehend: (i).Trial before Judge: (iv).Judgement (verdict): (v).Punishment follows judgement: (ii).Final order: (iii), (i), (iv), (v), (ii). Verification / Alternative check: Compare with standard legal flow: offense → investigation → trial → verdict → sentencing. Matches exactly. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Sequences starting with Police or Judge ignore causality; punishment cannot precede judgement. Common Pitfalls: Swapping judgement and punishment; placing Police after Judge. Final Answer: (iii), (i), (iv), (v), (ii)

Q: Production flow (smallest to final product): Arrange the following in a meaningful order — 1. Weaving, 2. Cotton, 3. Cloth, 4. Thread.

Introduction / Context: This ordering problem models a simple manufacturing pipeline in textiles. The objective is to put raw materials and processes into a realistic sequence leading to the finished product. Given Data / Assumptions: Stages/objects: Cotton (raw), Thread (intermediate), Weaving (process), Cloth (finished). Assume conventional spinning precedes weaving. Concept / Approach: Transform raw cotton into thread (spun yarn). Then use weaving to interlace threads to produce cloth. Order entities from raw to process to final product. Step-by-Step Solution: Start with Cotton: 2.Spin to Thread: 4.Process via Weaving: 1.Outcome is Cloth: 3.Therefore: 2, 4, 1, 3. Verification / Alternative check: Cross-check with standard textile flow: raw fibre → yarn → fabric. The mapping 2→4→1→3 aligns. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Any order placing Cloth before Weaving or Thread is illogical. Common Pitfalls: Confusing weaving (process) with thread (material); skipping the spinning step. Final Answer: 2, 4, 1, 3

Q: Rainbow colours (VIBGYOR) in physical order from shorter to longer wavelengths: Arrange the following — 1. Orange, 2. Indigo, 3. Red, 4. Blue, 5. Green, 6. Yellow, 7. Violet.

Introduction / Context: This general science item asks for the standard spectral sequence seen in a rainbow (VIBGYOR). Ordering by wavelength/frequency produces a consistent left-to-right banding. Given Data / Assumptions: Colours (codes): 7 Violet, 2 Indigo, 4 Blue, 5 Green, 6 Yellow, 1 Orange, 3 Red. Order needed: physical rainbow order from violet to red. Concept / Approach: Recall the acronym VIBGYOR: Violet → Indigo → Blue → Green → Yellow → Orange → Red. Step-by-Step Solution: Map the letters to indices: V(7), I(2), B(4), G(5), Y(6), O(1), R(3).Write in sequence: 7, 2, 4, 5, 6, 1, 3. Verification / Alternative check: Matches the conventional spectrum order from shorter wavelengths (violet) to longer (red). Why Other Options Are Wrong: Any permutation deviating from VIBGYOR mis-orders the spectrum bands. Common Pitfalls: Swapping green and yellow; placing red before orange. Final Answer: 7, 2, 4, 5, 6, 1, 3

Q: Rainbow colours (VIBGYOR) — arrange the following in spectral order: 1. Indigo, 2. Red, 3. Violet, 4. Blue, 5. Green, 6. Yellow, 7. Orange.

Introduction / Context: Reordering the visible spectrum by VIBGYOR is a common GK check. Given differently numbered colours, you must translate the mnemonic to the provided indices. Given Data / Assumptions: Mapping: V(3), I(1), B(4), G(5), Y(6), O(7), R(2). Order sought: V → I → B → G → Y → O → R. Concept / Approach: Write VIBGYOR using the provided index mapping, then transcribe the index sequence directly. Step-by-Step Solution: Sequence: V(3), I(1), B(4), G(5), Y(6), O(7), R(2).Hence: 3, 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 2. Verification / Alternative check: Confirms standard spectrum order and consistent mapping to indices. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They misplace one or more colours relative to the standard spectrum. Common Pitfalls: Interchanging orange and red at the end. Final Answer: 3, 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 2

Q: Arrange the metric units in ascending order of length: 1. Centimeter, 2. Kilometer, 3. Decimeter, 4. Meter.

Introduction / Context: This question tests familiarity with metric length units and their magnitudes. You must order them from smallest to largest value. Given Data / Assumptions: Units: centimeter (cm), decimeter (dm), meter (m), kilometer (km). Ascending order required. Concept / Approach: Use base-10 conversions: 10 cm = 1 dm; 10 dm = 1 m; 1000 m = 1 km. Therefore, cm < dm < m < km. Step-by-Step Solution: Smallest: centimeter (1).Next: decimeter (3).Then: meter (4).Largest: kilometer (2).Final order: 1, 3, 4, 2. Verification / Alternative check: Convert a common base (e.g., 1 km = 100000 cm) to verify global ordering. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They contradict base-10 scaling (placing km before m, etc.). Common Pitfalls: Confusing decimeter with decameter; misremembering 1000 m in a kilometer. Final Answer: 1, 3, 4, 2

Q: Place-based hierarchy (smallest to largest / containment): Arrange — 1. Apartment, 2. Town, 3. Street, 4. Building, 5. Complex.

Introduction / Context: Hierarchical ordering problems require you to organize entities by containment or scale. Here we move from an individual dwelling unit up to a municipality. Given Data / Assumptions: Entities: Apartment → Building → Complex → Street → Town. Assume common urban planning usage: multiple apartments form a building; multiple buildings can form a complex; complexes/buildings lie on streets within a town. Concept / Approach: Order by increasing spatial scope and administrative level. Step-by-Step Solution: Smallest: Apartment (1).Container: Building (4).Larger aggregation: Complex (5).Location context: Street (3).Widest among listed: Town (2).Hence: 1, 4, 5, 3, 2. Verification / Alternative check: Check containment: apartments ⊂ building ⊂ complex; complexes lie on streets; streets lie within towns. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They invert containment (e.g., placing Town before Building). Common Pitfalls: Confusing “complex” with “building” or treating “street” as smaller than a complex. Final Answer: 1, 4, 5, 3, 2

Q: Arrange SI prefixes by increasing magnitude: 1. Mega (10^6), 2. Kilo (10^3), 3. Tera (10^12), 4. Giga (10^9).

Introduction / Context: SI prefix ordering checks understanding of powers of 10. You must place prefixes from the smallest factor to the largest. Given Data / Assumptions: Kilo = 10^3 (2) Mega = 10^6 (1) Giga = 10^9 (4) Tera = 10^12 (3) Concept / Approach: Compare exponents: 3 < 6 < 9 < 12. Step-by-Step Solution: Ascending: kilo (2) → mega (1) → giga (4) → tera (3). Verification / Alternative check: Write example scales: 1 kB < 1 MB < 1 GB < 1 TB. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They disrupt the exponent order. Common Pitfalls: Mixing up mega and giga; misplacing kilo. Final Answer: 2, 1, 4, 3

Question 1

Continents by area (ascending order): Arrange the following continents from smallest to larger areas: (i) South America, (ii) Africa, (iii) Europe, (iv) Australia, (v) North America.

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Introduction / Context: This general knowledge question tests awareness of the relative land areas of major continents. The task is to arrange a given subset in increasing order of area, from the smallest to the largest. Given Data / Assumptions: Continents listed: Australia (iv), Europe (iii), South America (i), North America (v), Africa (ii). Order required: strictly ascending by area. Concept / Approach: Recall approximate sizes: Australia is the smallest continent. Europe is larger than Australia but smaller than South America. North America exceeds South America, and Africa is larger than North America (only Asia is larger than Africa overall). Arrange accordingly. Step-by-Step Solution: Smallest: Australia (iv).Next: Europe (iii).Then: South America (i).Then: North America (v).Largest among the set: Africa (ii).Final sequence: (iv), (iii), (i), (v), (ii). Verification / Alternative check: Cross-check with standard area rankings: Australia < Europe < South America < North America < Africa. This matches the constructed order. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Other sequences either place Europe ahead of Australia or misplace the Americas and Africa, contradicting known area rankings. Common Pitfalls: Confusing Europe and South America sizes; assuming North America is smaller than South America; forgetting that Africa is second only to Asia. Final Answer: (iv), (iii), (i), (v), (ii)

Question 2

Arrange the following times in ascending (earliest-to-latest) order under the 24-hour clock: (a) 0640 hrs, (b) 1930 hrs, (c) 1335 hrs, (d) 2000 hrs.

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Introduction / Context: Time-ordering questions evaluate your facility with the 24-hour (HHMM) clock format. You must translate each time into chronological order without confusing morning and evening entries. Given Data / Assumptions: Times: 0640, 1335, 1930, 2000 (all in hours-minutes, 24-hour format). Goal: ascending order (earliest → latest). Concept / Approach: 24-hour times compare lexicographically by hour first, then by minutes when hours match. Convert informally: 0640 = 6:40 a.m., 1335 = 1:35 p.m., 1930 = 7:30 p.m., 2000 = 8:00 p.m. Step-by-Step Solution: 0640 (a) is the earliest morning time.1335 (c) is early afternoon, after 0640.1930 (b) is evening, after 1335.2000 (d) is later the same evening, after 1930.Hence ascending order: a, c, b, d. Verification / Alternative check: Compare numerically: 0640 < 1335 < 1930 < 2000, consistent with the constructed order. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Any sequence not starting with 0640 or not ending with 2000 mis-orders the day. Common Pitfalls: Misreading 1335 as 3:35 p.m.; forgetting that 1930 (7:30 p.m.) precedes 2000 (8:00 p.m.). Final Answer: a, c, b, d

Question 3

Order the stages of data modeling and database design from first to last: 1. Implementation, 2. Conceptual Modelling, 3. Requirements Analysis, 4. Logical Modelling, 5. Physical Model, 6. Schema Refinement.

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Introduction / Context: This sequence problem checks conceptual understanding of the typical order in database development—progressing from understanding needs to implementing an optimized physical design. Each stage feeds into the next, reducing ambiguity and improving performance and integrity. Given Data / Assumptions: Stages listed: Requirements Analysis → Conceptual Modelling → Logical Modelling → Schema Refinement → Physical Model → Implementation. We assume a conventional, textbook order used in software engineering and database curricula. Concept / Approach: First gather requirements to capture domain semantics. Then create a high-level conceptual schema (e.g., ER model). Next, convert it to a logical model (e.g., relational). Apply normalization/constraints (schema refinement) to reduce redundancy and anomalies. Map to a DBMS-specific physical design. Finally, implement (DDL/DML, code, deployment). Step-by-Step Solution: Start: 3 (Requirements Analysis).Then: 2 (Conceptual Modelling).Next: 4 (Logical Modelling).Refine: 6 (Schema Refinement).Plan storage/indices: 5 (Physical Model).Build/deploy: 1 (Implementation). Verification / Alternative check: Cross-check with SDLC/DBLC references: requirements precede modelling; physical considerations and implementation occur last. The chosen sequence is standard. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Any option placing Implementation before modelling is premature. Placing Physical before Refinement risks embedding unnormalized designs. Common Pitfalls: Confusing logical with physical steps; skipping schema refinement; assuming implementation can begin prior to a stable logical design. Final Answer: 3, 2, 4, 6, 5, 1

Question 4

Arrange the following in a meaningful causal-judicial sequence: (i) Police, (ii) Punishment, (iii) Crime, (iv) Judge, (v) Judgement.

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Introduction / Context: Event-order questions test your ability to sequence real-world processes. Here the scenario is a simplified criminal-justice pipeline from offense to punishment via institutional steps. Given Data / Assumptions: Entities: Crime, Police, Judge, Judgement, Punishment. Assume a standard due-process path: investigation precedes adjudication; verdict precedes punishment. Concept / Approach: Anchor the start (Crime) and end (Punishment). Position investigative (Police) and adjudicatory (Judge → Judgement) stages in between according to common legal procedure. Step-by-Step Solution: Crime occurs first: (iii).Police investigate/apprehend: (i).Trial before Judge: (iv).Judgement (verdict): (v).Punishment follows judgement: (ii).Final order: (iii), (i), (iv), (v), (ii). Verification / Alternative check: Compare with standard legal flow: offense → investigation → trial → verdict → sentencing. Matches exactly. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Sequences starting with Police or Judge ignore causality; punishment cannot precede judgement. Common Pitfalls: Swapping judgement and punishment; placing Police after Judge. Final Answer: (iii), (i), (iv), (v), (ii)

Question 5

Production flow (smallest to final product): Arrange the following in a meaningful order — 1. Weaving, 2. Cotton, 3. Cloth, 4. Thread.

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Introduction / Context: This ordering problem models a simple manufacturing pipeline in textiles. The objective is to put raw materials and processes into a realistic sequence leading to the finished product. Given Data / Assumptions: Stages/objects: Cotton (raw), Thread (intermediate), Weaving (process), Cloth (finished). Assume conventional spinning precedes weaving. Concept / Approach: Transform raw cotton into thread (spun yarn). Then use weaving to interlace threads to produce cloth. Order entities from raw to process to final product. Step-by-Step Solution: Start with Cotton: 2.Spin to Thread: 4.Process via Weaving: 1.Outcome is Cloth: 3.Therefore: 2, 4, 1, 3. Verification / Alternative check: Cross-check with standard textile flow: raw fibre → yarn → fabric. The mapping 2→4→1→3 aligns. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Any order placing Cloth before Weaving or Thread is illogical. Common Pitfalls: Confusing weaving (process) with thread (material); skipping the spinning step. Final Answer: 2, 4, 1, 3

Question 6

Rainbow colours (VIBGYOR) in physical order from shorter to longer wavelengths: Arrange the following — 1. Orange, 2. Indigo, 3. Red, 4. Blue, 5. Green, 6. Yellow, 7. Violet.

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Introduction / Context: This general science item asks for the standard spectral sequence seen in a rainbow (VIBGYOR). Ordering by wavelength/frequency produces a consistent left-to-right banding. Given Data / Assumptions: Colours (codes): 7 Violet, 2 Indigo, 4 Blue, 5 Green, 6 Yellow, 1 Orange, 3 Red. Order needed: physical rainbow order from violet to red. Concept / Approach: Recall the acronym VIBGYOR: Violet → Indigo → Blue → Green → Yellow → Orange → Red. Step-by-Step Solution: Map the letters to indices: V(7), I(2), B(4), G(5), Y(6), O(1), R(3).Write in sequence: 7, 2, 4, 5, 6, 1, 3. Verification / Alternative check: Matches the conventional spectrum order from shorter wavelengths (violet) to longer (red). Why Other Options Are Wrong: Any permutation deviating from VIBGYOR mis-orders the spectrum bands. Common Pitfalls: Swapping green and yellow; placing red before orange. Final Answer: 7, 2, 4, 5, 6, 1, 3

Question 7

Rainbow colours (VIBGYOR) — arrange the following in spectral order: 1. Indigo, 2. Red, 3. Violet, 4. Blue, 5. Green, 6. Yellow, 7. Orange.

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Introduction / Context: Reordering the visible spectrum by VIBGYOR is a common GK check. Given differently numbered colours, you must translate the mnemonic to the provided indices. Given Data / Assumptions: Mapping: V(3), I(1), B(4), G(5), Y(6), O(7), R(2). Order sought: V → I → B → G → Y → O → R. Concept / Approach: Write VIBGYOR using the provided index mapping, then transcribe the index sequence directly. Step-by-Step Solution: Sequence: V(3), I(1), B(4), G(5), Y(6), O(7), R(2).Hence: 3, 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 2. Verification / Alternative check: Confirms standard spectrum order and consistent mapping to indices. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They misplace one or more colours relative to the standard spectrum. Common Pitfalls: Interchanging orange and red at the end. Final Answer: 3, 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 2

Question 8

Arrange the metric units in ascending order of length: 1. Centimeter, 2. Kilometer, 3. Decimeter, 4. Meter.

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Introduction / Context: This question tests familiarity with metric length units and their magnitudes. You must order them from smallest to largest value. Given Data / Assumptions: Units: centimeter (cm), decimeter (dm), meter (m), kilometer (km). Ascending order required. Concept / Approach: Use base-10 conversions: 10 cm = 1 dm; 10 dm = 1 m; 1000 m = 1 km. Therefore, cm < dm < m < km. Step-by-Step Solution: Smallest: centimeter (1).Next: decimeter (3).Then: meter (4).Largest: kilometer (2).Final order: 1, 3, 4, 2. Verification / Alternative check: Convert a common base (e.g., 1 km = 100000 cm) to verify global ordering. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They contradict base-10 scaling (placing km before m, etc.). Common Pitfalls: Confusing decimeter with decameter; misremembering 1000 m in a kilometer. Final Answer: 1, 3, 4, 2

Question 9

Place-based hierarchy (smallest to largest / containment): Arrange — 1. Apartment, 2. Town, 3. Street, 4. Building, 5. Complex.

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Introduction / Context: Hierarchical ordering problems require you to organize entities by containment or scale. Here we move from an individual dwelling unit up to a municipality. Given Data / Assumptions: Entities: Apartment → Building → Complex → Street → Town. Assume common urban planning usage: multiple apartments form a building; multiple buildings can form a complex; complexes/buildings lie on streets within a town. Concept / Approach: Order by increasing spatial scope and administrative level. Step-by-Step Solution: Smallest: Apartment (1).Container: Building (4).Larger aggregation: Complex (5).Location context: Street (3).Widest among listed: Town (2).Hence: 1, 4, 5, 3, 2. Verification / Alternative check: Check containment: apartments ⊂ building ⊂ complex; complexes lie on streets; streets lie within towns. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They invert containment (e.g., placing Town before Building). Common Pitfalls: Confusing “complex” with “building” or treating “street” as smaller than a complex. Final Answer: 1, 4, 5, 3, 2

Question 10

Arrange SI prefixes by increasing magnitude: 1. Mega (10^6), 2. Kilo (10^3), 3. Tera (10^12), 4. Giga (10^9).

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Introduction / Context: SI prefix ordering checks understanding of powers of 10. You must place prefixes from the smallest factor to the largest. Given Data / Assumptions: Kilo = 10^3 (2) Mega = 10^6 (1) Giga = 10^9 (4) Tera = 10^12 (3) Concept / Approach: Compare exponents: 3 < 6 < 9 < 12. Step-by-Step Solution: Ascending: kilo (2) → mega (1) → giga (4) → tera (3). Verification / Alternative check: Write example scales: 1 kB < 1 MB < 1 GB < 1 TB. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They disrupt the exponent order. Common Pitfalls: Mixing up mega and giga; misplacing kilo. Final Answer: 2, 1, 4, 3

Question 11

Historical technology sequence (earliest to latest): On arranging Stone Age, Metallic Age, Alloy Age, Atomic Age chronologically, which occupies the 3rd position?

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Introduction / Context: Civilizational timelines often appear in reasoning exams. Here you must place broad technological eras in order and identify the one at the third position. Given Data / Assumptions: Sequence to order: Stone Age → Metallic Age → Alloy Age → Atomic Age. Assume the conventional progression from earliest lithic tools to modern nuclear era. Concept / Approach: Start with Stone Age (prehistoric lithic tools), followed by the adoption of simple metals (copper/bronze/iron). As metallurgy advances, deliberate alloying becomes systematic. The Atomic Age represents the most modern period. Step-by-Step Solution: 1st: Stone Age.2nd: Metallic Age.3rd: Alloy Age.4th: Atomic Age. Verification / Alternative check: Cross-check with history of technology: lithic → metal → alloys → nuclear. The third slot is Alloy Age. Why Other Options Are Wrong: The other ages belong to positions 1, 2, or 4, not 3. Common Pitfalls: Confusing “Metallic Age” with “Alloy Age”; assuming alloys precede single-metal utilization. Final Answer: Alloy Age

Question 12

Hardware evolution (earliest to latest): 1. Silicon chips, 2. Transistors, 3. Vacuum tube, 4. Integrated circuits.

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Introduction / Context: This sequence traces key milestones in electronic hardware. Recognizing the historical order helps in understanding how miniaturization and performance evolved. Given Data / Assumptions: Technologies: Vacuum tube → Transistor → Integrated circuit (IC) → Silicon chips (LSI/VLSI). Order needed: earliest to latest. Concept / Approach: Begin with vacuum tubes (early electronic amplification), then the invention of the transistor replaced tubes. Multiple transistors fabricated together produced ICs. Progressive integration yielded silicon chips with very large-scale integration. Step-by-Step Solution: Earliest: 3 (Vacuum tube).Next: 2 (Transistors).Then: 4 (Integrated circuits).Latest: 1 (Silicon chips). Verification / Alternative check: Matches computing history timelines from mid-20th century to modern semiconductor fabrication. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They invert the well-known chronology. Common Pitfalls: Confusing ICs with discrete transistors; assuming “silicon chips” preceded ICs. Final Answer: 3, 2, 4, 1

Question 13

Recruitment workflow (earliest to latest): 1. Probation, 2. Interview, 3. Selection, 4. Appointment, 5. Advertisement.

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Introduction / Context: Organizational processes often follow a predictable workflow. This question asks you to order standard steps in hiring from initiation to onboarding and trial employment. Given Data / Assumptions: Stages: Advertisement → Interview → Selection → Appointment → Probation. Assume a conventional corporate hiring process. Concept / Approach: Start with the job advertisement to attract candidates. Conduct interviews to evaluate. Select a candidate, then issue an appointment/offer. Finally, the new hire serves a probation period. Step-by-Step Solution: 1) 5 (Advertisement).2) 2 (Interview).3) 3 (Selection).4) 4 (Appointment).5) 1 (Probation). Verification / Alternative check: Matches mainstream HR pipelines used across industries. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They misplace key stages (e.g., appointment before selection). Common Pitfalls: Confusing selection with appointment; skipping interview. Final Answer: 5, 2, 3, 4, 1

Question 14

Geographical formation scale (smallest to largest): Arrange — a. ROCK, b. HILL, c. MOUNTAIN, d. RANGE, e. STONE.

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Introduction / Context: This problem orders physical formations by scale. We move from the smallest discrete object to the largest regional feature. Given Data / Assumptions: Items: STONE, ROCK, HILL, MOUNTAIN, RANGE. Order required: increasing size/extent. Concept / Approach: A stone is a small piece of rock; a rock is larger than a stone but remains a single object. Multiple hills/mountains form a range. Thus we scale up naturally. Step-by-Step Solution: Smallest: e (STONE).Then: a (ROCK).Next: b (HILL).Then: c (MOUNTAIN).Largest: d (RANGE). Verification / Alternative check: Consistent with geomorphology terminology: ranges are aggregations of mountains/hills. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They invert the containment/scale relationship. Common Pitfalls: Confusing rock vs stone usage; placing “range” before “mountain”. Final Answer: e, a, b, c, d

Question 15

Life cycle of a butterfly (chronological): Arrange — a. Butterfly, b. Cocoon, c. Egg, d. Worm (larva/caterpillar).

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Introduction / Context: Biological sequence questions test basic life science knowledge. Here you must order the metamorphic stages of a butterfly from beginning to end. Given Data / Assumptions: Stages: Egg → Larva (caterpillar/worm) → Pupa (cocoon/chrysalis) → Adult (butterfly). We use the common terms provided in the options. Concept / Approach: Butterflies undergo complete metamorphosis with four distinct stages: egg, larva, pupa, adult. The question recasts these with the labels c, d, b, a respectively. Step-by-Step Solution: Start: Egg (c).Second: Worm/larva (d).Third: Cocoon/pupa (b).Final: Butterfly/adult (a).Hence the sequence: c, d, b, a. Verification / Alternative check: Matches the canonical metamorphosis cycle taught in basic biology. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They misplace the pupa stage or start with the adult. Common Pitfalls: Confusing cocoon with larval stage; forgetting that adult is the final stage. Final Answer: c, d, b, a

Question 16

Plant structure/growth order (hierarchical/phenological): Arrange — a. Leaves, b. Branch, c. Flower, d. Tree, e. Fruit.

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Introduction / Context: This ordering problem blends structural hierarchy with typical plant development. A tree bears branches, which support leaves; flowering precedes fruiting. Given Data / Assumptions: Entities: Tree → Branch → Leaves → Flower → Fruit. Assume a general case where leafing precedes flowering for simplicity (species can vary, but the exam expects the standard teaching sequence). Concept / Approach: Order by structural containment (tree contains branches; branches bear leaves/flowers) and by phenology (flowers lead to fruits). Step-by-Step Solution: Base structure: Tree (d).Next level: Branch (b).Vegetative: Leaves (a).Reproductive: Flower (c).Outcome: Fruit (e).Therefore: d, b, a, c, e. Verification / Alternative check: Consistent with typical growth/organ order in elementary botany and horticulture examples. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They place fruit before flowers or misorder structural containment. Common Pitfalls: Assuming flowering necessarily precedes all leafing (varies by species), but the exam’s conventional sequence uses leaves before flowers. Final Answer: d, b, a, c, e

Question 17

Arrange the following life events in a logically correct human-lifecycle sequence from birth to end-of-life rituals. Choose the order that best reflects real-world chronology:  a) Birth b) Death c) Funeral (conducted after death) d) Marriage (adult …

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Introduction / Context: Logical sequence–of–words questions check whether you can order items by real-world chronology or cause–effect. Here the items describe the human life course and associated social rituals. The goal is to arrange them in the most natural, widely accepted order that fits typical life progression and cultural practice. Given Data / Assumptions: a) Birth is the beginning of life. e) Education commonly happens from early years through early adulthood, before marriage. d) Marriage generally follows schooling for most people. b) Death ends life. c) Funeral is the ceremony that follows death. Concept / Approach: Use strict chronology and social convention: start with events that must come first (birth), follow with developmental and social milestones (education → marriage), then terminal events (death) and the immediate post-event ritual (funeral). This ensures a single coherent chain without contradictions. Step-by-Step Solution: Place a) Birth first.Education e) precedes marriage in standard progression.Marriage d) comes after education.Death b) necessarily precedes funeral.Funeral c) follows death as the concluding ritual.Therefore: a, e, d, b, c. Verification / Alternative check: Any sequence placing the funeral before death or marriage before education contradicts real-world order. The selected sequence satisfies all dependencies. Why Other Options Are Wrong: a, c, d, e, b: funeral cannot precede death. d, e, c, a, b: begins with marriage; impossible without birth and education. b, c, d, e, a: starts with death; illogical. None of these: not needed since a correct sequence exists. Common Pitfalls: Overthinking culture-specific variations. Stick to universally valid ordering (birth → education → marriage → death → funeral). Final Answer: a, e, d, b, c

Question 18

Arrange the following to reflect a realistic healthcare chain from illness to remedy:  Doctor, Fever, Medicine, Medical Shop (pharmacy)  Choose the most logical order that a patient typically experiences.

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Introduction / Context: Such questions test practical day-to-day reasoning. When someone falls ill, they first notice symptoms (fever), then seek professional advice (doctor), procure the prescribed drugs from a pharmacy (medical shop), and finally take the medicine. Ordering these correctly shows understanding of cause–effect and procedural steps. Given Data / Assumptions: Fever indicates illness prompting action. The doctor evaluates and issues a prescription. Medical shop fills the prescription. Medicine is then consumed by the patient. Concept / Approach: Place the stimulus (fever) first, then expert consultation, then fulfillment, then consumption. This mirrors standard patient flow and avoids circular or impossible steps (e.g., taking medicine before seeing a doctor when a prescription is implied). Step-by-Step Solution: Start: Fever.Next: Visit Doctor to diagnose and prescribe.Then: Go to Medical Shop to purchase the prescribed drugs.Finally: Take Medicine.Hence: Fever → Doctor → Medical Shop → Medicine. Verification / Alternative check: Reverse-checking shows any path starting with medicine or pharmacy before fever is illogical without prior indication. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Medical Shop, Medicine, Fever, Doctor: purchases before illness is noticed. Doctor, Medical Shop, Medicine, Fever: fever must precede doctor. Medicine, Doctor, Medical Shop, Fever: wrong on multiple causal steps. None of these: unnecessary; a correct order exists. Common Pitfalls: Ignoring the implied need for a prescription in exam logic. Assume standard flow requiring a doctor’s advice. Final Answer: Fever, Doctor, Medical Shop, Medicine

Question 19

The items below describe the production chain for a printed book. Arrange them from raw material to finished product:  a) Wood (raw source) b) Book (final product) c) Factory (processing unit) d) Paper (processed material) e) Print (printing action)…

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Introduction / Context: This is a process-flow ordering puzzle. We begin with a raw natural resource (wood), move through industrial processing (factory), create an intermediate (paper), apply a transformation (printing), and obtain the finished good (book). Correctly sequencing these steps reflects real manufacturing logic. Given Data / Assumptions: Wood is the raw input for paper pulp. A factory processes wood into paper. Printing is performed on paper. The book is the final printed product. Concept / Approach: Use input → process → intermediate → process → final. Each stage consumes the previous stage’s output, guaranteeing a single coherent direction with no cycles or jumps. Step-by-Step Solution: Start with a) Wood.Process at c) Factory.Obtain d) Paper.Apply e) Print to the paper.Result: b) Book as the final product.Therefore: a, c, d, e, b. Verification / Alternative check: Reversing any step breaks input–output logic (e.g., printing before paper is impossible). Why Other Options Are Wrong: b, e, a, c, d: begins with the finished product. c, a, d, e, b: processes before obtaining raw input. d, b, c, a, e: uses paper or book before creating them. None of these: not needed since a correct chain exists. Common Pitfalls: Confusing “print” (an action) with “paper” (a material). Action must follow material production. Final Answer: a, c, d, e, b

Question 20

Arrange the stages of human growth and development from earliest (prenatal) to latest (adulthood):  a) Fetus (prenatal) b) Child c) Baby (infant) d) Adult e) Youth (adolescent)  Select the most appropriate chronological sequence.

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Introduction / Context: This item assesses understanding of the natural order of human development. Terms include prenatal and postnatal stages, as well as social labels for maturing individuals. We must map them to a universally accepted chronological path. Given Data / Assumptions: a) Fetus occurs before birth (prenatal stage). c) Baby denotes an infant shortly after birth. b) Child follows infancy. e) Youth represents adolescence (teen years). d) Adult follows youth. Concept / Approach: Sort by strict biological and social chronology from prenatal to adulthood. No overlaps are allowed to break the order (e.g., a child cannot precede a baby). Step-by-Step Solution: Start with a) Fetus.Then c) Baby, the immediate postnatal stage.Next b) Child.Then e) Youth (adolescent).Finally d) Adult.Thus: a, c, b, e, d. Verification / Alternative check: Any order placing adult or youth before baby/child contradicts development chronology. Why Other Options Are Wrong: e, d, b, c, a: starts from youth/adult; reversed. a, b, d, c, e: adult inserted before baby/youth. b, c, e, d, a: ends with fetus; impossible. None of these: not applicable; a correct order exists. Common Pitfalls: Equating “baby” with “child”; in reasoning tests, baby (infant) precedes child. Final Answer: a, c, b, e, d

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