Answer: A) Achal Kumar Jyoti Explanation: Achal Kumar Jyoti (64), a retired 1975 IAS Officer batch of Gujarat Cadre, is the newly appointed Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), who took over as the head of the Election Commission in New Delhi on today. He succeeded Dr Nasim Zaidi. Jyoti will continue as the Chief Election Commissioner till January 17, 2018. Prior to this appointment, he was Election Commissioner of India. A CEC or an EC can have a tenure of six years or hold office till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

Answer: B) 160 Explanation: Let the number be n. Then, 50% of n - 35% of n = 24 50/100 n - 35/100 n = 24 n = (24 x 100)/15 = 160.

Answer: A) Greenwich Explanation: The place which is designated as 0 degrees longitude is Greenwich, England.

Answer: C) Both and 2 are needed Explanation: Given that 50 paise and 25 paise coins are in the ratio of 7:3, they can be either 7 & 3 or 14 & 6.As total 20 coins also includes Rs. 1 coins, so 50 paise & 25 paise coins are 7 & 3 respectively & Rs. 1 coins are 10.Total amount = (100x10) + (50x7) + (25x3)=1425 paise or Rs.14.25.

Mercedes's language in reference to the story "Call of the Wild" actually means civilization. She had brought numerous belongings along with her and they were much more than the dogs could pull. Her decision of not parting with any of the belongings would ultimately lead to her death. One can easily draw a clear difference between civilization and wildness.

Answer: A) 112 Explanation: 7  + 7 ÷ 7 + 7 x 7 + 7 - 7 ÷ 7 + 7 x 7= 7 + 1 + 49 + 7 - 1 + 49= 8 + 56 + 48= 56 + 56= 112

Answer: A) Economic resources are limited. Explanation: Economic resources are those goods and services that can be converted into valuable products for individual and business purposes. There are four major types of economic resources: 1. land, 2. labor, 3. capital and 4. entrepreneurship.   Land and labor are natural and human resources, while capital means physical resources or money. Entrepreneurship converts these resources into usable goods.   However, resources have finite values, and proper utilization depends on economic systems and economic decisions.

Answer: D) D Explanation: We can't determine the last day of the next month which has 31 days because we don't know the days in present month which may be 30 or 31. And the next month may be March which contains 31 days  which implies that the present month may be February which contains 28 or 29 days.