{"id":2153,"date":"2023-07-11T17:34:40","date_gmt":"2023-07-11T12:04:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/mcqs\/?p=2153"},"modified":"2023-07-11T17:47:27","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T12:17:27","slug":"pipes-and-cistern-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/mcqs\/pipes-and-cistern-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Pipes and Cistern 3 &#8211; Aptitude GK MCQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"2759669284\"><\/ins><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6643489308705072\" data-ad-slot=\"2759669284\"><\/ins><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/mcqs\/pipes-and-cistern-3\/#Pipes_and_Cistern_3_%E2%80%93_Aptitude_GK_MCQ_%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%87%E0%A4%AA_%E0%A4%94%E0%A4%B0_%E0%A4%9F%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%80_3\" >Pipes and Cistern 3 &#8211; Aptitude GK MCQ ( \u092a\u093e\u0907\u092a \u0914\u0930 \u091f\u0902\u0915\u0940 3 )<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/mcqs\/pipes-and-cistern-3\/#Pipes_and_Cistern_3_%E2%80%93_Aptitude_GK_MCQ_%E2%80%93_Previous_Year_Questions\" >Pipes and Cistern 3  &#8211; Aptitude GK MCQ  &#8211; Previous Year Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/mcqs\/pipes-and-cistern-3\/#Some_Important_Links\" >Some Important Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pipes_and_Cistern_3_%E2%80%93_Aptitude_GK_MCQ_%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%87%E0%A4%AA_%E0%A4%94%E0%A4%B0_%E0%A4%9F%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%80_3\"><\/span><strong>Pipes and Cistern 3 <strong>&#8211; <\/strong>Aptitude<strong> GK MCQ<\/strong> ( \u092a\u093e\u0907\u092a \u0914\u0930 \u091f\u0902\u0915\u0940 3 )<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Strengthen your knowledge of pipes and cistern concepts with this comprehensive collection of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) sourced from previous year papers of various sectors, including UPSC IAS and more. Test your understanding, practice problem-solving skills, and excel in exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brief:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Searching for a reliable resource to enhance your understanding of pipes and cistern concepts? Look no further! Pipes and Cistern 1 offers a diverse range of MCQs carefully selected from previous year papers of renowned exams across various sectors, including UPSC IAS and more. This comprehensive compilation of questions is designed to help you grasp the fundamental principles and develop your problem-solving abilities in this important topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By exploring this MCQ page, you can challenge yourself with thought-provoking questions and gain exposure to a variety of scenarios related to pipes and cisterns. These questions have been sourced from prestigious exams, ensuring their quality and relevance. Whether you are an aspiring UPSC IAS candidate or preparing for other competitive exams, this resource will prove invaluable in your journey towards success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each question is meticulously crafted to test your understanding of key concepts, such as pipe filling and emptying, work efficiency, time, and more. Engaging with these MCQs will not only expand your knowledge but also refine your problem-solving skills, equipping you to tackle similar questions with ease during examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay ahead of the competition by accessing this comprehensive collection of MCQs on pipes and cisterns. Prepare effectively and efficiently by practicing with authentic questions sourced from previous year papers of various sectors. With this resource, you&#8217;ll be well-prepared to tackle any question related to pipes and cisterns that may arise in your exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pipes_and_Cistern_3_%E2%80%93_Aptitude_GK_MCQ_%E2%80%93_Previous_Year_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Pipes and Cistern 3<\/strong>  <strong>&#8211; <\/strong>Aptitude<strong> GK MCQ<\/strong> <strong> &#8211; Previous Year Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>\r\n    \/* Quiz container *\/\r\n    .quiz-container {\r\n        max-width: 800px;\r\n        margin: 0 auto;\r\n        padding: 20px;\r\n        box-sizing: border-box;\r\n        font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Question *\/\r\n    .question {\r\n        background-color: #f9f9f9;\r\n        padding: 20px;\r\n        border: 1px solid #ccc;\r\n        font-size: 20px;\r\n        margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n        border-radius: 5px;\r\n        box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\r\n        position: relative;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Question header *\/\r\n    .question h4 {\r\n        margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Options list *\/\r\n    .options {\r\n        list-style-type: none;\r\n        padding: 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Option item *\/\r\n    .options li {\r\n        margin: 10px;\r\n        padding: 10px;\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        align-items: center;\r\n        border-radius: 5px;\r\n        border: 2px solid #ccc;\r\n        box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Option number *\/\r\n    .options li span {\r\n        margin-right: 10px;\r\n        width: 20px;\r\n        height: 20px;\r\n        border-radius: 50%;\r\n        border: 2px solid black;\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        justify-content: center;\r\n        align-items: center;\r\n        font-weight: bold;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Option colors *\/\r\n    .options li span.option-a {\r\n        background-color: #FFD700; \/* Yellow *\/\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .options li span.option-b {\r\n        background-color: #FF1493; \/* Pink *\/\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .options li span.option-c {\r\n        background-color: #00BFFF; \/* Light Blue *\/\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .options li span.option-d {\r\n        background-color: #7CFC00; \/* Green-Yellow *\/\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .options li span.option-e {\r\n        background-color: #EE82EE; \/* Purple-Pink *\/\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Show answer button *\/\r\n    .show-answer {\r\n        background-color: #0066CC;\r\n        color: #fff;\r\n        border: none;\r\n        padding: 8px 20px;\r\n        font-size: 20px;\r\n        cursor: pointer;\r\n        border-radius: 3px;\r\n        text-align: center;\r\n        display: inline-block;\r\n        margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Answer box *\/\r\n    .answer-box {\r\n        margin: 0 auto;\r\n        padding: 10px;\r\n        font-size: 20px;\r\n        color: #61970F;\r\n        box-sizing: border-box;\r\n        display: none;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Question header *\/\r\n    .quiz-container .question-header {\r\n        color: darkblue;\r\n        font-weight: bold;\r\n        margin-right: 10px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Question header and text *\/\r\n    .quiz-container .question-header,\r\n    .quiz-container .question-text {\r\n        display: inline;\r\n        font-weight: bold;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Responsive styles *\/\r\n    @media (max-width: 767px) {\r\n        .quiz-container {\r\n            padding: 10px;\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"quiz-container\">\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">A pipe can fill a cistern in 12 minutes and another pipe can fill it in 15 minutes, but a third pipe can empty it in 6 minutes. The first two pipes are kept open for 5 minutes in the beginning and then third pipe is also opened. In what time is the cistern emptied ?\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_40315\">30 min.<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_40315\">33 min.<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_40315\">37 1 \/ 2 min.<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_40315\">45 min.<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"d\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">A leak in the bottom of a tank can empty the full tank in 6 hours. An Inlet pipe fills water at the rate of 4 litres per minute. When the tank is full, the Inlet is opened and due to the leak the tank is empty in 8 hours. The capacity of the tank is ?\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_40316\">5260 litres<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_40316\">5760 litres<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_40316\">5846 litres<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_40316\">6970 litres<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"b\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Two pipes X and Y can fill a cistern in 24 min. and 32 min. respectively. If both the pipes are opened together, then after how much time Y should be closed so that the tank is full in 18 minutes ?\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_40317\">6 min.<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_40317\">8 min.<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_40317\">  10 min.<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_40317\">12 min.<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"b\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">A water tank is 2\/5th full pipe A can fill the tank in 10 minutes and the pipe B can empty it in 6 minutes. If both the pipes are open, how long will it take to empty or fill the tank completely ?\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_40318\">6 minutes to empty<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_40318\">6 minutes to fill<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_40318\">9 minutes to empty<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_40318\">9 minutes to fill<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"a\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">A cistern can be filled by two pipes. A and B in 12 minutes and 14 minutes respectively and can be emptied by a third pipe C in 8 minutes. If all the taps be turned on at the same moment, what part of cistern will remain unfilled at the end of 7 minutes ?\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_40333\">5\/24<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_40333\">19\/24<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_40333\">7\/24<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_40333\">17\/24<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"b\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">A cistern can be filled by two pipes in 30 and 40 minutes respectively. Both the pipes were opened at once, but after some time the first was shut up and the cistern was filled in 10 minutes more. How long after the pipes had opened was the first pipe shut up ?\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_40334\">90\/ 11 minutes<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_40334\">90\/7 minutes<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_40334\"> 90\/13 minutes<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_40334\">45\/2 minute<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"b\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">A cistern has a leak which would empty it in 15 hours. A tap is turned on which admits 2 litres per hour into the cistern and it is now emptied in 10 hours. How many litres does the cistern hold ?\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_40335\">50 litres<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_40335\">60 litres<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_40335\">45 litres<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_40335\">360 litres<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"b\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">There are two tank A and B to fill up a water tank. The tank can be filled in 40 min, if both taps are on. The same tank can be filled in 60 min, if tap A alone is on. How much time will tap B alone take, to fill up the same tank ?\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_40337\">64 min<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_40337\">80 min<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_40337\">96 min<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_40337\">120 min<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"d\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Through an inlet, a tank takes 8 h to get filled up. Due to a leak in the bottom, it takes 2 h more to get it filled completely. If the tank is full, how much time will the leak take to empty it?\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_40339\">16 h<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_40339\">20 h<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_40339\">32 h<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_40339\">40 h<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"d\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Two pipes A and B can fill a tank in 1 h and 75 min, respectively. There is also an outlet C . If all the three pipes are opened together. The tank is full 50 min. How much time will be taken by C to empty the full tank?\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_40341\">100 min<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_40341\">150 min<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_40341\">200 min<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_40341\">125 min<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"a\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Two pipes A and B are opened together to fill a tank. Both pipes fill the tank in a certain time. If A separately takes 16 min more than the time taken by ( A + B ) and B takes 9 min more than the time taken by ( A + B ). Find the time taken by A and B to fill the tank when both the pipes are opened together.\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_40343\">10 min<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_40343\">12 min<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_40343\">15 min<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_40343\"> 8 min<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"b\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">There are three pipes connected with a tank. The first pipe can fill 1\/2 part of the tank in 1 h, second pipe can fill 1\/3 part of the tank in 1 h. Third pipe is connected to empty the tank. After opening all the three pipes, 7\/12 part of the tank can be filled in 1 h, then how long will third pipe take to empty the full tank.\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_40345\">3 h<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_40345\">4 h<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_40345\">5 h<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_40345\">6 h<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"b\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Two pipes can fill a tank in 20 and 24 min, respectively and a waste pipe can empty 6 gallon per min. All the three pipes working together can fill the tank in 15 min. Find the capacity of the tank.\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_40346\">210 gallon<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_40346\">50 gallon<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_40346\"> 150 gallon<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_40346\">240 gallon<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"d\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">A tank can be filled by a tap in 20 min and by another tap in 60 min. Both the taps are kept open for 5 min and then the 1st tap is shut off. After this, how much time the tank will be completely filled?\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_40348\">20 min<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_40348\">30 min<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_40348\">45 min<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_40348\">40 min<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"d\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">A cistern has three pipes A, B and C. Pipes A and B can fill it in 3 and 4 h, respectively, while pipe C can empty the completely filled cistern in 1 h. If the pipes are opened in order at 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm, respectively , at what time will the cistern be empty?\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_40349\">6:15 pm<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_40349\">7:12 pm<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_40349\">8:12 pm<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_40349\">8:35 pm<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"b\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">There are three taps of diameter 1 cm, 4\/3 cm and 2 cm, respectively. The ratio of the water flowing through them is equal to the ratio of the square of their diameters. The biggest tap can fill the tank alone in 61 min. If all the taps are opened simultaneously, how long will the tank take to be filled?\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_40351\">44 min<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_40351\">45 min<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_40351\">15 5\/18<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_40351\">None of the above<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"d\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Three taps A,B and C can fill a cistern in 10, 15 and 20 minutes respectively. They are all turned on at once, but after 3 minutes C is turned off. How many minutes longer will A and B take to fill the cistern ?\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_40352\">2 min.<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_40352\">2 min. 6 sec.<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_40352\">1 min. 6 sec.<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_40352\">3 min. 8 sec.<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"b\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">A cistern can be filled by one of two pipes in 30 minutes and by the other in 36 minutes. Both pipes are opened together for a certain time but being particularly clogged only 5 \/ 6 of the full quantity of water flows through the former and only 9 \/ 10 through the later. The obstructions, however, being suddenly removed the cistern is filled in 15 1\/2 minutes from that moment. How long was it before the full flow of water began ?\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_40354\">1 minutes<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_40354\">2 minutes<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_40354\">2 1\/2 minutes<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_40354\">1 1\/2 minutes<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"a\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Pipe A fills the cistern in half an hour and pipe B in 40 minutes, but owing to a crack in the bottom of the cistern it is found that pipe A now takes, 40 minutes to fill the cistern. How long will B take now to fill it and how long will the crack take to empty it ?\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_40355\">The leak empties in 1 hour and B fills in 2 hours<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_40355\">B fills in an hour and the leak empties in 2 hours<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_40355\">B fills in an hour and the leak empties in an hour<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_40355\">Data inadequate<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"b\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Two full tanks, one shaped like a cylinder and the other like a cone, contain jet fuel. The cylindrical tank holds 500 L more than the conical tank. After 200 L of fuel has been pumped out from each tank, the cylindrical tank contains twice the amount of fuel in the conical tank. How many litres of fuel did the cylindrical tank have when it was full?\r\n<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_40357\">700 L<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_40357\">1,000 L<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_40357\">1,100 L<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_40357\">1,200 L<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"d\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/code.jquery.com\/jquery-3.6.0.min.js\"><\/script>\r\n<script>\r\n$(document).ready(function() {\r\n  $('.show-answer').click(function() {\r\n    var answer = $(this).data('answer');\r\n    $(this).siblings('.answer-box').html('The correct answer is: ' + answer).slideDown();\r\n    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