Humanities & Social Sciences - Linguistics Quiz — Questions & Answers

Test your skills with this 15-question quiz covering topics from the XH-C3 Linguistics and General Aptitude syllabus. Questions include logical reasoning, language proficiency, quantitative aptitude, and analytical thinking, all designed for students preparing for competitive exams.

This quiz contains 15 questions. Below is a complete reference of all questions, answer choices, and correct answers. You can use this section to review after taking the interactive quiz above.

1. Question 1: Intensity Analogy

   Given the groups: Group-I: Abuse → Insult → Ridicule; Group-II: ___ → Praise → Appreciate. Which word best fits the blank in Group-II to reflect decreasing order of intensity?

   • Espouse
   • Prize
   • Extol
   • Appropriate
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   Correct answer: Extol

2. Question 2: Conditional Sentences

   Complete the sentence: 'Had I learnt acting as a child, I ___ a famous film star.'

   • am going to be
   • could have been
   • will be
   • can be
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   Correct answer: could have been

3. Question 3: Musical Note Ratios

   If each musical note’s frequency is √2 times that of the previous note and C is 130.8 Hz, what is the ratio of the frequencies of notes F and C?

   • 2
   • √2
   • √2
   • 2
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   Correct answer: 2

4. Question 4: Iterative Curves

   A curve is iteratively constructed such that after each iteration n, the total length is multiplied by (5/3). What is the length after n iterations if it starts at length 1?

   • n(2n-1)
   • (5/3)^n
   • (3^n)/5
   • 5^n
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   Correct answer: (5/3)^n

5. Question 5: Graph of |x|

   Which plot best represents the function f(x) = -|x| for all non-zero real numbers?

   • A step function shifted up by 1
   • An upward 'V' with the vertex at the origin
   • A straight line through the origin
   • A downward 'V' with the vertex at the origin
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   Correct answer: A downward 'V' with the vertex at the origin

6. Question 6: Paragraph Sequence

   Choose the most coherent sequence of the following sentences: (P) Evolutionary changes, (Q) Organisms adapt, (R) Natural selection drives adaptation, (S) Adaptive organisms survive.

   • Q S R P
   • S P R Q
   • R S Q P
   • P Q R S
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   Correct answer: Q S R P

7. Question 7: Triangle Formation

   A 1-meter stick is broken at points b1 and b2 (0 < b1 < b2 < 1), creating three segments. Which is NOT a necessary condition to form a triangle from these pieces?

   • b2 > 0.5
   • b1 < 0.5
   • b1 + b2 < 1
   • b2 < b1 + 0.5
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   Correct answer: b2 > 0.5

8. Question 8: Musical Chair Sequence

   Eight students play musical chairs in a circle. After the 1st round, the 4th student behind P leaves. After the 2nd, the 5th behind Q leaves, followed by the 3rd behind V and the 4th behind U. Who are the players left after the 4th round?

   • P, T, Q, S
   • Q, T, V, W
   • T, Q
   • P, Q, V, R
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   Correct answer: Q, T, V, W

9. Question 9: Data Interpretation

   Given medal counts: USA (40G, 44S, 41B), Canada (39G, 27S, 24B), Japan (20G, 12S, 13B), Australia (17G, 19S, 16B), France (16G, 26S, 22B). Which statement is incorrect?

   • Canada has won twice as many total medals as Japan.
   • The order of the top two nations remains the same by total medals.
   • USA and Canada together have less than 50% of all medals.
   • France will occupy the third place if the list were made on total medals.
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   Correct answer: Canada has won twice as many total medals as Japan.

10. Question 10: Consultancy Overhead Calculation

    An organization charges 20% overhead on consulting fees up to ₹5,00,000, and ₹1,00,000 plus 10% of the amount exceeding ₹5,00,000 for higher fees. What is the overhead charged for a consulting fee of ₹7,00,000?

    • ₹1,40,000
    • ₹1,20,000
    • ₹1,10,000
    • ₹2,00,000
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    Correct answer: ₹1,20,000

11. Question 11: Logical Reasoning – Deductions

    If all roses are flowers and some flowers fade quickly, which must be true?

    • Some roses may fade quickly.
    • No roses fade quickly.
    • All roses fade quickly.
    • All flowers are roses.
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    Correct answer: Some roses may fade quickly.

12. Question 12: Language Change

    Given the word sequence 'Whisper → Talk → Shout', which best completes the intensity order: ___ → Laugh → Giggle?

    • Shriek
    • Snicker
    • Chuckle
    • Roar
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    Correct answer: Roar

13. Question 13: Probability

    A fair die is rolled once. What is the probability that the outcome is an odd number greater than 2?

    • 1/6
    • 1/3
    • 2/3
    • 1/2
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    Correct answer: 1/3

14. Question 14: Sentence Correction

    Identify the grammatically correct sentence.

    • Neither of the students have completed their homework.
    • Each of the participants was given a certificate.
    • Either John or his friends is coming to the party.
    • The committee has made their decision.
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    Correct answer: Each of the participants was given a certificate.

15. Question 15: Analogy – Opposites

    Complete the analogy: Careful : Reckless :: Thorough : ___

    • Meticulous
    • Thoughtful
    • Sloppy
    • Diligent
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    Correct answer: Sloppy