Answer: B) 13 Explanation: The series given follow the pattern   +2, +2+4, +2+4+6, +2+4+6+8, +2+4+6+8+10,...   Here ? = 7 + 2 + 4 = 13.

Answer: A) Rs. 80 Explanation: The servant worked for 9 days instead of 12 days, he should receive 9/12 of his total payment Let the price of 1 shirt be Rs. S  i.e., 3/4 (400 + S). However, the question states that the servant receive Rs. 280 + S where S is the price of the shirt. By equating the two equations we get 3/4 (400 + S) = 280 + S. Therefore, Price of the shirt S = Rs. 80.

Answer: D) Inner core Explanation: "Pressure" is the ratio of mass to area. So, for any given area, the one with more mass pressing on it will experience a higher pressure.   As you go more deeply into the atmosphere OR earth itself, you are putting more and more mass over you. For the same unit area therefore, the pressure, (mass/area) increases.   Hence, the lowest layer will always have the highest pressure i.e, inner core.

Answer: D) All of the above Explanation: A metalloid is any chemical element which has properties in between those of metals and nonmetals, or that has a mixture of them. The six commonly recognised metalloids are boron, silicon, germanium, arsenic, antimony, and tellurium.

Answer: A) TRUE Explanation: The above-given statement is absolutely true. Poorly tuned engines of vehicles will not get good gas mileage. A poorly running engine may lose power that is needed for normal driving and emergencies, may not start, gets poor fuel economy, pollutes the air, and could stall when you are on the road causing a traffic problem.

Answer: A) HIV Explanation: ELISA - Enzyme-Linked Immuno Sorbent Assay.   An ELISA test may be used to diagnose: HIV, which causes AIDS.   An ELISA also called EIA, is a test that detects and measures antibodies in your blood. Antibodies are proteins that your body produces in response to harmful substances called antigens.

Answer: B) China Explanation: China has been by far the biggest coal producing country over the last three decades. The country produced about 3.6 billion tonnes (Bt) of coal in 2012 accounting for over 47% of the world's total coal output.

Answer: B) 24.14% Explanation: Here 85 of 352 => 85 is what percent in 352 Let p% of 352 is 85 Percentage(%) is generally calculated in the total of 100. => p x 352/100  = 85 => p = 8500/352  = 24.14%   Hence, 85 is 24.14% of 352.