Answer: A) Rs. 1600 Explanation: Let the salaries of Maneela and Shanthi one year before be M1, S1 & now be M2, S2 respectively. Then, from the given data, M1/S1 = 3/4  .....(1) M1/M2 = 4/5 .....(2) S1/S2 = 2/3  .....(3) and M2 + S2 = 4160  .....(4)   Solving all these eqtns, we get M2 = Rs. 1600.

Answer: D) 8 Explanation: Given number series follows a pattern that, 2 2 x 1.5 + 1 = 4 4 x 1.5 + 1 = 7 (not equal to 8) 7 x 1.5 + 1 = 11.5 11.5 x 1.5 + 1 = 18.25 18.25 x 1.5 + 1 = 28.375   Hence, the odd number in the given number series is 8.

Answer: D) 6 days Explanation: 4/10 + 9/x = 1     => x = 15    Then both can do in  1/10 + 1/15 = 1/6     => 6 days

Answer: B) Masculine titles Explanation: As they are the titles of male gender, they are called as Masculine titles.

Answer: C) 84 Explanation: Given total sum = Rs. 427And given that 3 times A’s share, 4 times B’s share and 7 times C’s share are all equal.=> 3A = 4B = 7CBut given=> A + B + C = 427Now express A and B in terms of C i.e=> (7C/3) + (7C/4) + C = 427=> C = 84

Answer: C) Contrast Explanation: Vaunt - Vaunt means to boast or to praise about something excessively. Flaunt - Flaunt also means to boast about something or to praise something.   Flaunt is the synonym of the word Vaunt.   Disparate - Disparate means essentially different in its kind or unlike or not able to be compared. Then the required word is the synonym of Disparate.   Here in the given options, Contrast is the only word which is similar in meaning of Disparate.   Hence, Vaunt : Flaunt :: Disparate : Contrast.

Answer: D) Nest Explanation: Here the first two words are synonyms. Similarly, Eyrie means a large nest. So, the synonym of Eyrie is nest.   Hence, Convent : Cloister :: Eyrie : Nest.

Answer: D) ²²C₁₀ - 1 Explanation: The total number of ways of forming the group of ten representatives is ²²C₁₀. The total number of ways of forming the group that consists of no seniors is ¹⁰C₁₀ = 1 way The required number of ways = ²²C₁₀ - 1