Q: Verification of truth — direction sense (India, morning sun): “If we travel towards the South in the morning, we see the Sun rising on our left side.” Choose the most accurate frequency statement.

Introduction / Context: This assesses spatial orientation relative to cardinal directions and sunrise in India (Northern Hemisphere). In the morning, the Sun rises in the east (varying between northeast and southeast across seasons), still broadly “east” of the observer. Given Data / Assumptions: Location: India/Northern Hemisphere. Time: morning (sunrise through forenoon). Facing: towards the South. Concept / Approach: If you face South, then East is on your left and West is on your right. Because the Sun appears in the eastern sky in the morning (azimuth varying seasonally), it will be on your left-hand side when you face South. Step-by-Step Solution: Cardinal mapping while facing South: Left = East, Right = West, Front = South, Back = North.Sun’s morning position ≈ East ⇒ observer’s left side. Verification / Alternative check: Across seasons, sunrise shifts between NE and SE; both are in the eastern half, which still lies to the left when facing South in India. The statement remains valid. Why Other Options Are Wrong: “Sometimes/Generally” underplay a stable hemispheric reality; “Never” contradicts basic orientation. Common Pitfalls: Confusing which side is East when facing South; forgetting seasonal azimuth shifts still lie to the left. Final Answer: Always

Q: Verification of truth — civics (role of the State): “The main work of the State (Rajya) is to formulate the law.” Select the most accurate frequency statement.

Introduction / Context: This conceptual item probes a civic understanding. The State comprises institutions with multiple core functions: making laws (legislature), executing laws (executive), and adjudicating disputes (judiciary), along with welfare and regulatory roles. Is “formulating the law” the State’s “main work”? Given Data / Assumptions: “State” includes public authority structures (legislature, executive, judiciary) rather than only government-of-the-day. Law-making is a prime constitutional function handled by legislatures within the State. Other primary functions also exist (execution, adjudication, protection, welfare). Concept / Approach: Because the State’s remit is broad, saying its only or always main work is law-making would be inaccurate. However, law-making is generally recognized as one of the central/primary functions that enable all other functions through legal frameworks. Step-by-Step Solution: Identify core State functions: legislate, execute, adjudicate.Assess “main work” phrasing: among core functions, law-making is a fundamental, enabling role.Hence “Generally” best captures its primary importance without excluding other essentials. Verification / Alternative check: Constitutions explicitly allocate legislative power; governance without law is impossible. Still, execution and adjudication are equally indispensable, so “Always” would be overstated. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Never: plainly false. Sometimes: understates centrality. Always: overstates exclusivity, ignoring other main functions. Common Pitfalls: Treating “State” as only the legislature; ignoring the separation (or distribution) of powers. Final Answer: Generally

Question 1

Verification of truth — definitional pairing: “Disclosure” always comprises which of the following?

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Introduction / Context: “Disclosure” means making information known—revealing or displaying previously hidden facts. We must select what is inherently part of disclosure. Given Data / Assumptions: Disclosure is the act of revealing. We look for the element that expresses revelation to others. Concept / Approach: Among the options, “display” captures the essence of showing/revealing. Mystery is the opposite (hiddenness), “representative” is a role/person, and “delivering” is about transport, not revealing. Step-by-Step Solution: Map definition → “display/show to others.”Choose “Display.” Verification / Alternative check: Legal/privacy contexts phrase it as “disclosure and display of data.” The core act is exposure to view/knowledge. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They do not intrinsically reflect making information known. Common Pitfalls: Confusing the pre-disclosure state (mystery) with the act of disclosure itself. Final Answer: Display

Question 2

Verification of truth — material component: Milk always comprises which of the following?

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Introduction / Context: This item asks for a universal constituent of milk. Milk composition can vary by species and processing, but some components are invariant within the definition. Given Data / Assumptions: Natural milk contains water, fats, proteins, lactose, minerals. Skimming or processing can change fat/cream levels but not the presence of water (unless dehydrated to powder, which then is “milk powder,” not liquid milk). Concept / Approach: Test each option for universality. “Cream” refers to the fat fraction that may be reduced/removed (e.g., skim milk). “Whiteness” is a property, not a material component. “Oilness” is not a standard compositional term. Water is always a major constituent. Step-by-Step Solution: Eliminate non-material or variable components (whiteness/cream).Select the universal component → water. Verification / Alternative check: All standard nutritional tables list water as the largest fraction of liquid milk by mass/volume. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Not universally present or not a constituent in the material sense. Common Pitfalls: Confusing typical appearance (white) with composition. Final Answer: Water

Question 3

Verification of truth — causal/essential feature: Disease always comprises which of the following?

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Introduction / Context: Every disease has an etiology (cause/reason), although it may or may not be known at first. We must select the element that exists for any disease state, independent of management. Given Data / Assumptions: Not all diseases are infectious (so “germs” are not universal). Presence of treatment/medicine depends on access and choice, not on the disease’s existence. “Reason” here stands for cause/etiology (genetic, autoimmune, degenerative, environmental, infectious, etc.). Concept / Approach: Universality test: a disease exists by virtue of an underlying cause/process. Management is contingent and variable across contexts. Step-by-Step Solution: Reject management options (treatment, medicine).Reject “germs” as non-universal.Select “Reason” as the ever-present etiological basis. Verification / Alternative check: Even “idiopathic” implies cause unknown, not cause absent—there is still an underlying reason. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They are conditional (treatment/medicine) or non-universal (germs). Common Pitfalls: Equating “disease” with “infection.” Final Answer: Reason

Question 4

Verification of truth — necessary element of an event: An election must have which of the following?

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Introduction / Context: “Election” denotes a formal choice process. We must identify what is indispensable to that process. Given Data / Assumptions: Campaign practices (processions, speeches, slogans) vary by jurisdiction, culture, and regulation. Without candidates (or options to choose among), an election cannot occur. Concept / Approach: Apply definitional necessity: elections implement a choice among candidates or propositions. Step-by-Step Solution: Eliminate campaign-only features.Select “Candidates” as the core element enabling choice. Verification / Alternative check: Even referendums have alternatives to choose between—mirroring the “candidate” role. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They are common but nonessential campaign trappings. Common Pitfalls: Conflating campaigning with the electoral act. Final Answer: Candidates

Question 5

Verification of truth — core requirement of a format: A debate always comprises which of the following?

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Introduction / Context: A debate is a structured discussion of opposing viewpoints. We must choose what is always present, across all settings from formal auditoriums to informal conversations. Given Data / Assumptions: Venues (room, stage) and audiences are contingent. Debate inherently involves people articulating positions—i.e., speakers. Concept / Approach: Extract the minimal set: at least two sides must be presented by speakers; even a single speaker debating against prior written points still presupposes speakers for those positions. Step-by-Step Solution: Check necessity: speakers are essential; the rest are conveniences. Verification / Alternative check: Online/virtual debates may lack a shared room or stage and proceed without audience, reinforcing “speaker” as the invariant. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They describe common but nonessential logistics. Common Pitfalls: Assuming public performance elements are inherent to the concept. Final Answer: Speaker

Question 6

Verification of truth — biological necessity: A tree always has which of the following?

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Introduction / Context: Trees vary widely in visible structures over seasons and lifecycles. We must choose the structure that is universally present in the organism’s biology. Given Data / Assumptions: Leaves can be absent seasonally (deciduous dormancy) or reduced in certain taxa. Fruits/flowers are lifecycle stages and not present continuously; gymnosperms lack true flowers and fruits. Roots (of some form) are essential for water/nutrient uptake and anchorage throughout the tree’s life. Concept / Approach: Test universality across taxa and seasons. Roots are fundamental organs across trees, even if specialized (buttress, aerial roots) or submerged. Step-by-Step Solution: Eliminate non-universal (leaves, flowers, fruits).Select “Roots.” Verification / Alternative check: Seedlings rapidly form root systems; a “tree” without roots would be non-viable outside extremely artificial conditions. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They are conditional on season/species and not constant. Common Pitfalls: Generalizing from everyday leafy appearance to universality. Final Answer: Roots

Question 7

Verification of truth — personal-law nuance (India context): “A lady in India can marry the brother of her deceased husband, but no man can marry the sister of his deceased wife.” — Choose the most accurate frequency statement.

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Introduction / Context: This “verification of truth” item asks whether a two-part social/legal claim holds universally in India. Personal laws in India vary across religions and communities, and customs can carve out exceptions. Hence, such statements are rarely “Always/Never” true. We must judge the most accurate frequency descriptor. Given Data / Assumptions: India recognizes multiple personal-law systems (Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Parsi, civil law under the Special Marriage Act) and community customs. Relationships within prohibited degrees can sometimes be permitted by established custom. The claim has two parts: (1) widow marrying her deceased husband’s brother; (2) widower marrying his deceased wife’s sister. Concept / Approach: We must check whether each part is universally true. In many personal-law frameworks, both unions may fall within prohibited relationships unless permitted by custom or specific legal provisions. Therefore, neither part is universally allowed or universally barred across all communities and contexts. Step-by-Step Solution: Analyze part (1): In several communities, a widow marrying the deceased husband’s brother (levirate-like union) may be permitted by custom; in others it is prohibited.Analyze part (2): A widower marrying his deceased wife’s sister is permitted under some frameworks and customs, but prohibited in others as a degree of affinity.Since outcomes depend on law/custom, a mid-scale frequency word fits best. Verification / Alternative check: Because both permissions/prohibitions exist depending on religion, statute, and custom, neither “Always” nor “Never” applies. “Generally” still overstates uniformity. “Sometimes” captures legal/customary variability. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Always/Never: contradicted by documented exceptions; Generally: still too strong across diverse personal laws. Common Pitfalls: Assuming one community’s rule applies to all; ignoring custom-based permissions. Final Answer: Sometimes

Question 8

Verification of truth — everyday physics (inertia & braking): “A boy riding a bicycle applies the brakes suddenly; he bends forward.” Choose the most accurate frequency statement.

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Introduction / Context: This item checks basic Newtonian intuition. When a cyclist brakes hard, the bicycle experiences a rapid deceleration. Due to inertia, the rider’s upper body tends to continue moving forward, producing a forward bend or pitch. Given Data / Assumptions: “Sudden braking” implies high negative acceleration. Normal upright bicycle posture, no unusual restraints (e.g., harness). Usual road conditions; front brake engagement can cause pitch-forward torque. Concept / Approach: Newton’s first law (inertia) states a body continues its state of motion unless acted upon by a net external force. The bike decelerates; the rider’s torso, having forward momentum, tends to continue forward relative to the slowing frame, causing a forward bend. Step-by-Step Solution: Bicycle decelerates quickly.Rider’s center of mass continues forward ⇒ apparent forward pitch.Hands/arms on handlebar create a pivot, accentuating the forward bend. Verification / Alternative check: In practice, protective technique (shifting hips back, bracing arms) reduces observable bending. Perfectly balanced braking or mild braking can minimize the effect; still, in ordinary sudden stops, forward bend is common. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Always: too strong—skilled riders or specific conditions can avoid visible bending. Never: contradicts basic mechanics. Sometimes vs Generally: “Generally” fits typical outcomes across ordinary conditions. Common Pitfalls: Ignoring rider technique and brake distribution (front vs rear). Overgeneralizing to “always.” Final Answer: Generally

Question 9

Verification of truth — physical properties (density of ice vs liquid water): “Ice-cube floats on water.” Choose the most accurate frequency statement.

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Introduction / Context: This tests knowledge of density and buoyancy. Pure ice at typical temperatures is less dense than liquid water, so it displaces a mass of water equal to its weight before being fully submerged, hence it floats. Given Data / Assumptions: Ordinary conditions near standard pressure. Ice composition: normal frozen water (no dense contaminants heavily altering density). Liquid is water (fresh or even saline to common extents). Concept / Approach: Archimedes’ principle: a body immersed in a fluid experiences an upward buoyant force equal to the weight of fluid displaced. Since ρ(ice) < ρ(water), equilibrium occurs with some volume above the surface. Step-by-Step Solution: Compare densities: ice (~0.917 g/cm^3) vs water (~1.0 g/cm^3 at ~4°C).Because ice is less dense, it floats with a fraction above surface (typ. ~9%). Verification / Alternative check: Even in seawater (denser than fresh), floating is reinforced. Only exotic conditions (e.g., supercooled phases, unusual additives) could disrupt this, which are outside normal understanding of “ice cube” and “water.” Why Other Options Are Wrong: “Sometimes/Generally” understate a fundamental property; “Never” contradicts everyday observation and physics. Common Pitfalls: Confusing other solids (which may sink) with ice; assuming bubbles are required (they are not). Final Answer: Always

Question 10

Verification of truth — direction sense (India, morning sun): “If we travel towards the South in the morning, we see the Sun rising on our left side.” Choose the most accurate frequency statement.

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Introduction / Context: This assesses spatial orientation relative to cardinal directions and sunrise in India (Northern Hemisphere). In the morning, the Sun rises in the east (varying between northeast and southeast across seasons), still broadly “east” of the observer. Given Data / Assumptions: Location: India/Northern Hemisphere. Time: morning (sunrise through forenoon). Facing: towards the South. Concept / Approach: If you face South, then East is on your left and West is on your right. Because the Sun appears in the eastern sky in the morning (azimuth varying seasonally), it will be on your left-hand side when you face South. Step-by-Step Solution: Cardinal mapping while facing South: Left = East, Right = West, Front = South, Back = North.Sun’s morning position ≈ East ⇒ observer’s left side. Verification / Alternative check: Across seasons, sunrise shifts between NE and SE; both are in the eastern half, which still lies to the left when facing South in India. The statement remains valid. Why Other Options Are Wrong: “Sometimes/Generally” underplay a stable hemispheric reality; “Never” contradicts basic orientation. Common Pitfalls: Confusing which side is East when facing South; forgetting seasonal azimuth shifts still lie to the left. Final Answer: Always

Question 11

Verification of truth — civics (role of the State): “The main work of the State (Rajya) is to formulate the law.” Select the most accurate frequency statement.

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Introduction / Context: This conceptual item probes a civic understanding. The State comprises institutions with multiple core functions: making laws (legislature), executing laws (executive), and adjudicating disputes (judiciary), along with welfare and regulatory roles. Is “formulating the law” the State’s “main work”? Given Data / Assumptions: “State” includes public authority structures (legislature, executive, judiciary) rather than only government-of-the-day. Law-making is a prime constitutional function handled by legislatures within the State. Other primary functions also exist (execution, adjudication, protection, welfare). Concept / Approach: Because the State’s remit is broad, saying its only or always main work is law-making would be inaccurate. However, law-making is generally recognized as one of the central/primary functions that enable all other functions through legal frameworks. Step-by-Step Solution: Identify core State functions: legislate, execute, adjudicate.Assess “main work” phrasing: among core functions, law-making is a fundamental, enabling role.Hence “Generally” best captures its primary importance without excluding other essentials. Verification / Alternative check: Constitutions explicitly allocate legislative power; governance without law is impossible. Still, execution and adjudication are equally indispensable, so “Always” would be overstated. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Never: plainly false. Sometimes: understates centrality. Always: overstates exclusivity, ignoring other main functions. Common Pitfalls: Treating “State” as only the legislature; ignoring the separation (or distribution) of powers. Final Answer: Generally

Question 12

Verification of truth — essential element of a race: “A race always has which of the following?”

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Introduction / Context: As with similar items (e.g., “run/race must have …”), this checks for an intrinsic defining element. A race is a competition; it must involve opponents/competitors (rivals). Other trappings are optional. Given Data / Assumptions: “Race” here means a competitive event over distance/time. Organization level (referee, audience, prizes) can vary widely. Concept / Approach: Definitionally, without rivals/competitors there is no contest to be called a race. Therefore “Rivals” is the unique essential element listed. Step-by-Step Solution: Check necessity: rivals/competitors = indispensable.Referee, spectators, prize = contingent on event scale and rules. Verification / Alternative check: Time-trials and self-paced events still entail competition among entrants (simultaneous or staggered), preserving the “rivals” requirement. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They frequently appear but are not essential; informal races may lack all three. Common Pitfalls: Equating popular event features with definitional necessities. Final Answer: Rivals

Question 13

Verification of truth — Mirrors and optical behavior A mirror always ________ (choose the statement that is universally true for mirrors in everyday usage).

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Introduction / Context: Everyday reasoning items ask what is always true, not merely sometimes true. For plane and curved mirrors used in daily life, the core, defining action is reflection: they form images by reflecting incident light from their polished surface. Given Data / Assumptions: “Mirror” refers to a reflective device (plane/curved) used for viewing images. We look for the statement that must hold for all such mirrors in ordinary use. Concept / Approach: Differentiate essential property (reflection) from non-essential or incorrect properties (refraction, retraction, distortion). Step-by-Step Solution: Reflection is fundamental: a mirror returns a significant proportion of incident light, enabling image formation.Refraction (“bending light through a medium”) is a property of lenses and transparent media, not the defining action of mirrors.Retraction is not a physics term relevant to image formation.“Distorts” can happen with badly made/curved mirrors, but is not universally true; high-quality plane mirrors do not distort. Verification / Alternative check: Any mirror that did not reflect would cease to be a mirror; thus “reflects” is necessarily true. Why Other Options Are Wrong: “Refracts” describes transmission through lenses; “Retracts” is irrelevant; “Distorts” is contingent, not universal. Common Pitfalls: Confusing reflection with refraction or assuming occasional defects are universal. Final Answer: Reflects

Question 14

Verification of truth — Features of a jail A jail (prison) always has ________.

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Introduction / Context: This item asks for an invariant feature of a jail. In verbal reasoning, we prioritize the structural or functional element that universally characterizes the concept. Given Data / Assumptions: “Jail” means a place of confinement for inmates. We want an element that is inherent to confinement, across eras and jurisdictions. Concept / Approach: Identify what physically enforces confinement as a universal. Step-by-Step Solution: Bars symbolize and effect physical restraint in cells and windows; even when designs modernize, secure barred structures (or their functional equivalents) are core.A “jailer” (warden/guard) is common, but in abstract puzzles may be considered role-based (not a structural “always”).“Lawyer” is external to the jail’s essence; courts provide lawyers, not the jail per se.“Locks” are also plausible, yet some classic reasoning keys favor “bars” as the iconically universal physical constraint for “a jail”. Verification / Alternative check: Across depictions and designs, bars (or barred enclosures) are the canonical jail feature emphasized in aptitude questions. Why Other Options Are Wrong: “Lawyer” is not a jail component; “Jailer” and “Locks” may vary by framing, but bars capture the defining enclosure. Common Pitfalls: Overthinking modern facilities; stick to essential-concept reasoning used in standard tests. Final Answer: Bars

Question 15

Verification of truth — Essential presence in a hospital A hospital always has ________.

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Introduction / Context: The question asks for an essential, universally present feature of a hospital. Given Data / Assumptions: A hospital provides medical diagnosis, treatment, and care. We seek a must-have constituent across contexts. Concept / Approach: Between staff categories and infrastructure, which is indispensable to the definition? Step-by-Step Solution: Doctors are requisite for medical decision-making, diagnosis, and procedures—core hospital functions.Nurses are fundamental in most hospitals, but some minimal clinics (mis-termed as “hospitals” in puzzles) could theoretically emphasize the presence of a doctor over staffing breadth.A “room” and “telephone” are infrastructural conveniences; not definitional in reasoning keys. Verification / Alternative check: The absence of physicians would essentially negate hospital functions; thus “Doctor” is the safest invariant. Why Other Options Are Wrong: Rooms/telephones are common but not definitional; nurse availability, while critical, is treated as supportive in such puzzles. Common Pitfalls: Equating common features with definitional necessity. Final Answer: Doctor

Question 16

Verification of truth — Essential element of a school A school always has ________.

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Introduction / Context: The prompt targets what is universally essential to a school regardless of scale, location, or modality. Given Data / Assumptions: School = organized instruction for learners. We prioritize human and functional essentials over administrative extras. Concept / Approach: Contrast core instructional role (teacher) with administrative/infrastructure elements that might vary. Step-by-Step Solution: A teacher is indispensable for instruction and learning facilitation.A principal, library, or building are common but not strictly necessary (consider small or virtual schools). Verification / Alternative check: Education requires teaching; the teacher is the irreducible element. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They are typical but not universal. Common Pitfalls: Confusing common administrative structures with the core instructional requirement. Final Answer: Teacher

Question 17

Verification of truth — What chocolate always contains A chocolate always has ________.

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Introduction / Context: Chocolate is defined by its cacao (cocoa) content. The item asks for what is inherently present in all chocolate, not optional variations. Given Data / Assumptions: Chocolate types: dark, milk, white (with cocoa butter but, in colloquial puzzles, “cocoa” stands for cacao origin). We choose the universally defining ingredient. Concept / Approach: Distinguish between defining constituents (cocoa/cacao derivatives) and add-ons (nuts, milk) or packaging (wrapper). Step-by-Step Solution: Without cocoa (or cacao derivatives), the product is not chocolate.Wrappers are packaging, not content; nuts are optional; milk is present in milk chocolate but absent in dark chocolate. Verification / Alternative check: Ingredient lists for chocolate always trace to cacao solids or cocoa butter. Why Other Options Are Wrong: They are optional or external to the edible content. Common Pitfalls: Assuming milk is universal because of “milk chocolate” popularity. Final Answer: Cocoa

Question 18

Verification of truth — Essential part of a shoe A shoe always has ________.

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Introduction / Context: Shoes vary widely, but the core function is to protect/support the foot while walking. Which component is indispensable? Given Data / Assumptions: Shoes can be slip-ons, sandals, loafers, boots, etc. Materials and fasteners may vary. Concept / Approach: Find the structural part without which a shoe ceases to function as a shoe. Step-by-Step Solution: The sole provides the interface with the ground and is essential.Laces are common but not universal (slip-ons/sandals).Leather is a material option; many shoes are synthetic or fabric.“Design” is abstract and always present in some sense, but in these puzzles we prioritize concrete parts; the sole is the accepted invariant. Final Answer: Sole

Question 19

Verification of truth — What a quilt necessarily includes A quilt always has ________.

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Introduction / Context: Quilts are textile layers stitched together. The invariant structure includes an outer covering fabric that contains and supports the inner batting/filler. Given Data / Assumptions: Quilts may use different fillers: cotton, wool, polyester. We must identify what is always present. Concept / Approach: Distinguish between variable filler material and the necessary layered construction. Step-by-Step Solution: A quilt has at least two fabric layers (top and backing) — broadly the “cover” — enclosing the fill.“Cotton” is a common filler but not mandatory (could be wool/synthetic).“Print” is decorative, not essential.“Tags” are optional accessories. Final Answer: Cover

Question 20

Verification of truth — Property associated with diamond Which of the following is associated with diamond (as its most characteristic property)?

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Introduction / Context: Several attributes describe diamonds, but one stands out universally in general knowledge and science classes: exceptional hardness. Given Data / Assumptions: We pick the single trait most classically tied to diamond. Concept / Approach: Compare salience and universality of each option. Step-by-Step Solution: Diamond ranks at the top of the Mohs hardness scale (reference trait in textbooks).“Brilliance” is notable, but many gemstones are brilliant; brilliance depends on cut as well.“Use” is vague and not a property; “Conductivity” is not what diamonds are popularly known for (they are thermal conductors but electrical insulators; this nuance is not the hallmark in verbal tests). Final Answer: Hardness

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