The problem asks us to identify the number-pair that does not follow the same pattern as the other three. We need to find a mathematical relationship between the two numbers in each pair and then check which pair deviates from this established pattern.
A) 0 : 6 — In this pair, if we apply the rule \(y = 2x + 4\), then for \(x=0\), \(y\) should be \(2(0) + 4 = 4\). However, the given second number is 6. Thus, this pair does not follow the pattern.
The question asks to identify the second woman Prime Minister of Great Britain and the year she took office. This requires knowledge of British political history, specifically the timeline of its female Prime Ministers.
Correct Option: D) Theresa May became the second woman Prime Minister of Great Britain in 2016, following Margaret Thatcher.
The question asks to identify the classical Indian dance form associated with the renowned dancer Pratibha Prahlad. This requires knowledge of prominent Indian classical dancers and their respective dance forms.
Correct Option: B) Bharata Natyam — Pratibha Prahlad is a celebrated exponent of Bharata Natyam, a classical dance form originating from Tamil Nadu, India. She has received numerous awards for her contributions to this art form.
The question asks to identify the busiest sea port in Europe. This requires knowledge of major European ports and their relative cargo volumes or traffic.
The Port of Rotterdam, located in the Netherlands, has historically been and continues to be the largest and busiest port in Europe in terms of cargo throughput. It is a major hub for international trade and logistics, connecting Europe with the rest of the world.
Correct Option: C) Rotterdam — The Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands is consistently ranked as the busiest sea port in Europe, both in terms of cargo tonnage and container traffic (TEUs).
The question asks for the common term used to refer to the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union. This is a matter of general knowledge regarding recent international political events.
Correct Option: D) Brexit
In a knockout tournament, a participant is eliminated after losing one match. The tournament continues until only one winner remains. To determine the total number of matches, we can consider the number of participants who must be eliminated.
Understand the knockout format: In a knockout tournament, every match results in one loser being eliminated. The tournament concludes when only one winner is left.
Identify the goal: The goal is to find the total number of matches played.
Relate eliminations to matches: For each match played, exactly one participant is eliminated. To have a single winner from \(N\) participants, \(N-1\) participants must be eliminated.
Apply to the given problem: We have 125 participants. To have one winner, \(125 - 1\) participants must be eliminated.
Calculate the number of matches: Since each match eliminates one participant, the total number of matches will be equal to the number of participants eliminated.
\[ \text{Total Matches} = \text{Total Participants} - 1 \] \[ \text{Total Matches} = 125 - 1 = 124 \]The question asks to identify the scheme launched in the year 2006 from the given options. This requires knowledge of the launch years of prominent government schemes in India.
D) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme: The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) was enacted in 2005, but it was officially launched and came into force on February 2, 2006. It was later renamed Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) on October 2, 2009. Thus, 2006 marks its operational launch.
The question asks for the headquarters of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This is a factual question about the organizational structure of India's central bank. Knowing the location of key financial institutions is important for competitive exams.
B) Mumbai is the correct answer. The headquarters of the Reserve Bank of India has been permanently located in Mumbai since 1937.
The question asks about the function of a Hygrometer. We need to identify the physical quantity that this instrument is designed to measure.
A) Humidity is the correct answer. A Hygrometer is specifically designed to measure the relative humidity or absolute humidity of the air or other gases.
The question asks to identify an air-to-air missile developed by DRDO from the given options. We need to recall the classification and characteristics of each missile mentioned.
Correct Option: C) Astra is an air-to-air missile developed by DRDO.