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Question : Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

BLOATED

Option 1: Swollen

Option 2: Deflated

Option 3: Turgid

Option 4: Arrogant

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Deflated


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Bloated means to be swollen or inflated, often with fluid, air, or excessive matter.

Deflated means a reduction in size or volume, typically due to the release of air or pressure. Thus, it is the correct antonym. 

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Question : In a $\triangle$ABC, DE||BC, D and E lie on AB and AC, respectively. If AB = 7 cm and BD = 3 cm, then find BC : DE.

Option 1: 2 : 3

Option 2: 3 : 2

Option 3: 3.5 : 2

Option 4: 7 : 2

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 3.5 : 2


Solution :
Given:
AB = 7 cm
BD = 3 cm
∴ AD = 7 – 3 = 4 cm
DE || BC
∴ $\angle$ADE = $\angle$ABC
$\angle$AED = $\angle$ACB
∴ By AA - similarity theorem,
∆ ADE $\sim$ ∆ ABC
$\frac{AB}{AD}=\frac{BC}{DE}$
⇒ $\frac{7}{4}=\frac{BC}{DE}$

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Question : Which of the following is the newest geological era ?

Option 1: Permian

Option 2: Triassic

Option 3: Cretaceous 

Option 4: Jurassic 

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Cretaceous 


Solution : The correct answer is Cretaceous.

Geological time scale is a methodology used in geography, in which the development of Earth into its present form is divided into periods according to major events and processes. The correct order of geological periods are- Permian - Triassic -

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Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd number pair from the given alternatives.

Option 1: 5 – 21

Option 2: 29 – 45 

Option 3: 48 – 68 

Option 4: 71 – 87 

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 48 – 68 


Solution : Let's check the options –
First option: 5 – 21→21 – 5 = 16
Second option: 29 – 45→45 – 29 = 16
Third option: 48 – 68→68 – 48 = 20 ≠ 16
Fourth option: 71 – 87→87 – 71 = 16

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Question : The perimeter of a square is 124 metres. What is its area?

Option 1: 448 m2

Option 2: 884 m2

Option 3: 764 m2

Option 4: 961 m2

Team Careers360 13th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 961 m2


Solution : Given: The perimeter of a square is 124 metres.
Let the sides of the square be $a$.
So, 4$a$ = 124
⇒ $a$ = $\frac{124}{4}$ = 31
$\therefore$ Area = 312 = 961 m2
Hence, the correct answer is 961 m

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Question : Herodotus is considered as the father of 

Option 1: History 

Option 2: Geography

Option 3: Political Science 

Option 4: Philosophy 

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: History 


Solution : Correct Answer is History

The first author to conduct a thorough analysis of historical events was Herodotus. He is referred to as "The Father of History," a moniker Cicero, an ancient Roman orator, bestowed upon him. He analyzed political developments like revolutions, elucidated the reasons

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Question : The costs of the two watches were in the ratio 16 : 23. The cost of the first watch increased by 10% and that of the second by Rs. 477. Now the costs of two watches are in a ratio of 11 : 20. The price of the second watch (in Rs.) in the beginning was:

Option 1: 932

Option 2: 1219

Option 3: 1696

Option 4: 848

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 1219


Solution : Let the initial costs of the first and second watches be $16x$ and $23x$ respectively.
The cost of the first watch increased by 10%. The new cost,
$=1.10 \times 16x = 17.6x$
The cost of the second watch increased by Rs. 477. The new cost,

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Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
The villager cried ____ his voice for help.

Option 1: on the top of

Option 2: in the top of

Option 3: from the top of

Option 4: at the top of

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: at the top of


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

Explanation: When describing someone crying out loudly, it is idiomatic to use "at the top of" one's voice. It accurately conveys the idea that the villager is shouting loudly for help.

The meanings of the

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Question : If the simple interest on Re.1 for 1 month is 1 paisa, then the rate of interest per annum will be:

Option 1: 10%

Option 2: 8%

Option 3: 12%

Option 4: 6%

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 12%


Solution : Given:
Principal = Re.1
Time = 1 month = $\frac{1}{12}$ year
Simple interest = 1 paisa = Rs.$\frac{1}{100}$
Simple interest =$\frac{\text{Principal×Rate×Time}}{100}$
⇒ Rate = $\frac{\frac{1}{100}×100}{1×\frac{1}{12}}$
$\therefore$ Rate $=12$% per annum
Hence, the correct answer is 12%.

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