Answer: C) 3 hrs 30 min Explanation: Let the speed of boat and stream be x and y kmph respectively. According to question d/x+y + d/x-y = 5h 15m or 21/4 hrs ......(i) and 2d/x-y = 7...... (ii) From eq. (i) and (ii) 2d/x+y = 7/2 Hence, Amith will take to row 2d km distance downstream in 7/2 hrs = 3.5 hrs = 3 hrs 30 min.

Answer: D) Kerala Explanation: Puttingal Temple was a Hindu temple in the coastal town of Paravur, India. The temple was founded after the presence of the goddess was experienced on an ant hill with Puttu being the Malayalam word for ant Hill.

Answer: C) 80 Explanation: Let marks obtained by S = M R's marks = 0.80M Q's marks = 1.25 (0.80M) P's marks = (0.90) (1.25) (0.80M) = 0.9M But 0.9M = 360 M = ? M = 400 Hence % of marks obtained by S = 400/500 x 100 = 80%.

Answer: A) 105 Explanation: Let number of pages in a book = p According to questions p - [3p/7 + (2/5 x 4p/7)] = 36 = p - 23p/35 = 36 => 12p = 36 × 35 p = 105

Answer: C) IDBI Bank Explanation: IDBI Bank has launched 'Project Nishchay' in partnership with The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to accelerate its turnaround programme and improve financial performance.

Answer: D) Hydrogen Explanation: Because of its being pollution free and  combustion efficient, Hydrogen gas is  called fuel of future. Because of its origin in marshy places, Methane is called as 'Marsh Gas'.

Answer: B) K.C. Wheare Explanation:

Answer: A) Rs. 4000 Explanation: Let C's salary be Rs. x Then B's salary = 80x/100 => A's salary = (50/100) * (80x/100) = 40x/100 But given total earnings in a month = 22000 => x + 80x/100 + 40x/100 = 22000 => x + 120x/100 = 22000 => x = 10000 => A's salary = 40 x 10000/100 = Rs. 4000