Answer: C) PYTOOJ Explanation: FRIEND : FPIBNZ Follows a pattern that, F - F R- second letter to left of R i.e, P I - I E - Third letter to left of E i.e, B N - N D - Fourth letter to left of D i.e, Z Similarly, for PATRON  P - P A -  second letter to left of A i.e, Y T - T R - Third letter to left of R i.e, O O - O N - Fourth letter to left of N i.e, J PATRON : PYTOOJ   Therefore, FRIEND : FPIBNZ :: PATRON : PYTOOJ

Answer: D) Lost, rescued Explanation: Lost, rescued are the words which gives meaning to the sentence. For other options: Default - Fail Sustained - suffered  are suitable and correct pairs.

Answer: C) Slots Explanation: In computing, the expansion card or board or accessory card is a printed circuit board that can be inserted into an electrical connector or expansion slot, on a computer motherboard, to add functionality to a computer system via the expansion bus.

Answer: C) capillary action phenomenon Explanation: The absorption of ink by blotting paper involves capillary action phenomenon because the blotting paper is a thin and a smooth paper which allows a little thicker liquids like ink to absorb.

Answer: C) 12th element Explanation: If we consider the third term to be ‘x”The 15th term will be (x + 12d)6th term will be (x + 3d)11th term will be (x + 8d) and 13th term will be (x + 10d).Thus, as per the given condition, 2x + 12d = 3x + 21d.Or x + 9d = 0.x + 9d will be the 12th term. Thus, 12th term of the A.P will be zero.

Answer: C) Chlorine Explanation: Nutrients that are needed in large amounts are called Macronutrients.   There are three macronutrients required by humans: 1. carbohydrates (sugar), 2. lipids (fats), and 3. proteins.   Each of these macronutrients provides energy in the form of calories.   Some other macronutrients are: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), sulfur (S), magnesium (Mg), sodium (Na).

Answer: A) Lionel Messi Explanation: Argentine Star Lionel Messi was chosen as the World’s Best Playmaker for the year 2016 on December 29, 2016, by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS). Messi topped the list with 172 points followed by Andres Iniesta at second spot with 66 points and Toni Kross third with 45 points.

Answer: D) Parliamentary and Presidential Explanation: There are two major forms of democratic government. I. ParliamentaryII. Presidential The citizens elect the leaders in democratic government. The main difference is legislative and executive branches. Executive - head of governmentLegislative - how laws are made   I. Parliamentary democratic government : (example - United Kingdom ) 1. Parliament = Legislature (Laws)2. Parliament controls the power3. Head of government is a prime minister chosen by the legislature4. Prime minister and cabinet are members of the legislature5. Prime minister answers to the legislature (fusion of powers)6. The government will stay in office for a specified period unless the prime minister loses support of the majority on an important vote.7. If this occurs- the P.M. must resign and elections are held immediately.   II. Presidential democratic government : (example - United States of America) 1. The executive and legislative branches are separate bodies elected independently by the citizens.2. Separation of Powers3. There are checks and balances where each branch can overrule the other.4. The president answers to the voters, not the legislature.5. The people elect the president, and elections are held at set intervals.