Humanities u0026 Social Sciences - Linguistics Quiz Quiz

This quiz covers key topics and problem-solving scenarios from general aptitude and linguistics as outlined in the XH-C3-2025 exam syllabus. Test your skills in logic, analytical reasoning, and foundational linguistic knowledge through 15 multiple-choice questions.

1. Q1 - Analogy in Intensity

   Given the decreasing order of intensity, Group-I lists: Abuse → Insult → Ridicule. For Group-II, the pattern is: ___ → Praise → Appreciate. Which word best completes Group-II?

   1. Appropriate
   2. Extol
   3. Espouse
   4. Prize

2. Q2 - Conditional Sentence Completion

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

   1. will be
   2. am going to be
   3. could have been
   4. can be

3. Q3 - Frequency Ratio in Musical Notes

   The frequency of each musical note is ¹²√2 times the previous note. If note C is 130.8 Hz, what is the ratio of frequencies of notes F# and C?

   1. ¹²√2
   2. 2
   3. √2
   4. *√2

4. Q4 - Iterative Curve Algorithm

   A curve's total length after the nth iteration is described where each segment is a third as long as the previous. What is the formula for total curve length after iteration n?

   1. (5/3)^2n
   2. (5/3)^n
   3. (5/3)^n(2n-1)
   4. (5/3)^(n+1)

5. Q5 - Absolute Value Function Plot

   Which of the following plots represents the function f(x) = -|x| for x ≠ 0?

   1. A linear decreasing line passing through the origin
   2. A V-shaped graph opening downward with vertex at origin
   3. A horizontal straight line along y=0
   4. A V-shaped graph opening upward with vertex at origin

6. Q6 - Coherent Paragraph Order

   Which sequence best arranges these sentences into a coherent paragraph about adaptation and evolution?

   1. P → Q → R → S
   2. R → S → Q → P
   3. S → P → R → Q
   4. Q → S → R → P

7. Q7 - Forming a Triangle with Broken Stick

   A 1-meter stick is broken at points b₁ and b₂ (0 u003C b₁ u003C b₂ u003C 1). Which of the following is NOT a necessary condition for forming a triangle with the three pieces?

   1. b₁ u003C 0.5
   2. b₂ u003E 0.5
   3. b₂ u003C b₁ + 0.5
   4. b₁ + b₂ u003C 1

8. Q8 - Musical Chairs Elimination

   Eight students play musical chairs. After several elimination rounds based on their positions, which students remain in the game after the 4th round?

   1. T; Q
   2. Q; T; V; W
   3. P; T; Q; S
   4. T; U; V; S

9. Q9 - Medals Table Analysis

   Based on given medal counts for 5 nations, which statement is INCORRECT?

   1. USA and Canada together have less than 50% of all medals awarded in the table.
   2. France will occupy the third place if the list were made on the basis of the total number of medals won.
   3. The order of the top two nations will not change even if the list is made on the basis of the total medals.
   4. Canada has won twice as many total medals as Japan.

10. Q10 - Overhead and Tax Calculation

    If an organization's overhead on consulting fees is 20% up to ₹5,00,000, and ₹1,00,000 plus 10% of the amount exceeding ₹5,00,000 for higher fees, which represents the overhead for a ₹7,00,000 fee?

    1. ₹1,20,000 plus GST
    2. ₹1,20,000
    3. ₹1,00,000
    4. ₹1,20,000 plus service charge

11. Q11 - Tree Diagram Terminology

    In a syntactic tree diagram, what is the term for the point from which two or more branches originate?

    1. Node
    2. Branch
    3. Root
    4. Leaf

12. Q12 - Phonetics: Place of Articulation

    Which of the following is a bilabial consonant as shown in the phonetic alphabet?

    1. /s/
    2. /p/
    3. /k/
    4. /ŋ/

13. Q13 - Morphology: Word Formation

    Which process forms the word 'happiness' from 'happy'?

    1. Derivation
    2. Compounding
    3. Cliticization
    4. Inflection

14. Q14 - Semantics: Ambiguity

    The sentence 'Visiting relatives can be boring' demonstrates which type of ambiguity?

    1. No ambiguity
    2. Lexical ambiguity
    3. Syntactic ambiguity
    4. Pragmatic ambiguity

15. Q15 - Language Acquisition Theory

    Which theory proposes that children have an innate ability for language learning?

    1. Nativism
    2. Behaviorism
    3. Interactionism
    4. Empiricism