Answer: A) 74 Explanation: Number of runs scored more to increse the ratio by 1 is 26 - 14 = 12To raise the average by one (from 14 to 15), he scored 12 more than the existing average.Therefore, to raise the average by five (from 14 to 19), he should score 12 x 5 = 60 more than the existing average. Thus he should score 14 + 60 = 74.

Answer: B) Genes found on chromosomes Explanation: Genetic alteration probably refers to altering Genes found on chromosomes.   Genetic alteration refers to altering DNA sequence. Gene alteration forms genetically modified products that modifies the gene sequence.   Genetic engineering, also called genetic modification or genetic manipulation, is the direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology.

Answer: D) A Explanation: For the input "A rolling stone gathers no moss", the steps followed are: Step 1: rolling A stone gathers no moss Step 2: rolling stone A gathers no moss Step 3: rolling stone gathers A no moss Step 4: rolling stone gathers no A moss   After 4 steps the fifth word is "A".

Answer: C) 32 Explanation: The given number series follows 5, 4, 9, 32, 308 pattern that   5 5 x 1 - 1 = 4 4 x 3 - 3 = 9 9 x 5 - 5 = 40 (not equals to 32) 40 x 7 - 7 = 273   Hence, the odd man in the given number series is 32.

Answer: A) Atharva Veda Explanation: The Vedas are considered the earliest literary record of Indo-Aryan civilization. It is the most sacred scriptures of India.   There are four Vedas in Hinduism. They are: 1. The Rig Veda, 2. Sama Veda, 3. Yajur Veda and 4. Atharva Veda. Most ailments, both physical and mental, were attributed to malevolent spirits and cures consisted of rituals, charms, mantras, medicines and surgical intervention. The hymns in the Atharva Veda, the last of the four Vedas, and largely composed after the Aryans were well settled in the sub-continent, indicate that indigenous non-Aryan healing practices had influenced the Vedic Aryan healers.

Answer: A) Pune Explanation: The Mula-Mutha is a river in India, formed by the confluence of the Mula and Mutha rivers in the city of Pune, which later meets the Bhima River, which itself later meets the Krishna River and finally emptying to the Bay of Bengal.

Answer: B) 4913 Explanation: The given series follows a pattern that, 19 x 19 x 19 = 6859 18 x 18 x 18 = 5832 17 x 17 x 17 = 4913 16 x 16 x 16 = 4096 15 x 15 x 15 = 3375 So, the missing number in the given series = 4913

Answer: D) 9, 27, 21 Explanation: Let Anushka age = XCharu latha 12 yrs older than Anushka so Charu latha age = x+12Kajal is thrice as old as Anushka so Kajal age = 3xThe ages of Anushka, Kajal and Charu latha together are 57 yearsi.e x + (x+12) + 3x = 57=> 5x = 45:- x = 9Anushka age = 9Kajal age = 3x = 27Charu latha age = x+12 = 21