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Question : Simplify the following.
$\frac{\sqrt{10+\sqrt{25+\sqrt{108+\sqrt{154+\sqrt{225}}}}}}{\sqrt{16+19.25 \times 4^2}}$

Option 1: $\frac{7}{18}$

Option 2: $\frac{2}{9}$

Option 3: $\frac{5}{18}$

Option 4: $\frac{1}{9}$

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Correct Answer: $\frac{2}{9}$


Solution : $\frac{\sqrt{10+\sqrt{25+\sqrt{108+\sqrt{154+\sqrt{225}}}}}}{\sqrt{16+19.25 \times 4^2}}$
$=\frac{\sqrt{10+\sqrt{25+\sqrt{108+\sqrt{154+15}}}}}{\sqrt{4^2(1+19.25)}}$
$=\frac{\sqrt{10+\sqrt{25+\sqrt{108+13}}}}{4\sqrt{20.25}}$
$=\frac{\sqrt{10+\sqrt{25+11}}}{4\ \times 4.5}$
$=\frac{\sqrt{10+6}}{18}$
$=\frac{4}{18}$
$=\frac{2}{9}$
Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{2}{9}$.

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Question : Parts of the following sentence are given as options. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

A lot of food we serve are wasted.

Option 1: are wasted

Option 2: we serve

Option 3: A lot

Option 4: of food

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Correct Answer: are wasted


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Explanation:

The phrase a lot is followed by food, which is a singular noun. If a singular noun follows the phrase a lot, then it takes a singular verb. Thus, it should take

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Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Pass the buck

Option 1: Providing essential services

Option 2: Trying to calm down

Option 3: Blaming another person

Option 4: Saying something unpleasant

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Correct Answer: Blaming another person


Solution : The most appropriate choice is the third option.

This idiom is often used to describe the act of shifting responsibility or blame to someone else, especially when facing a difficult situation or problem. The key concept in this idiom is the act of

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Question : If $\frac{5x}{2}-\frac{[7(6x-\frac{3}{2})]}{4}=\frac{5}{8}$, then what is the value of $x$?

Option 1: $\frac{1}{4}$

Option 2: $-\frac{1}{4}$

Option 3: $4$

Option 4: $–4$

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $\frac{1}{4}$


Solution : Given:
$\frac{5x}{2}-\frac{[7(6x-\frac{3}{2})]}{4}=\frac{5}{8}$
⇒ $\frac{5x}{2}-\frac{(84x-21)}{2×4}=\frac{5}{8}$
⇒ $\frac{20x-84x+21}{8}=\frac{5}{8}$
⇒ $-64x=-16$
⇒ $x=\frac{1}{4}$
Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{1}{4}$.

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Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Not make head or tail

Option 1: very boring and not at all fun

Option 2: not able to understand anything

Option 3: not find something interesting

Option 4: very unusual and strange

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Correct Answer: not able to understand anything


Solution : The second option is the correct choice.

The idiom not make head or tail is related to the random-making process. It means you are unable to understand something or someone, mainly because it's puzzling or unclear.

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Question : How many types of taxes were in the reign of Alauddin Khalji?

Option 1: 3

Option 2: 5

Option 3: 6

Option 4: 2

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Correct Answer: 3


Solution : The correct answer is 3.

The three types of taxes used by Khalji were jizya, gharia, and zakat. These taxes are the sources of money in his treasure. Despite that, he also used to impose extra taxes on Hindus. The tax levied on non-Muslims in

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Question : Directions: Four letter clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the odd letter cluster.

Option 1: HJNT

Option 2: PRVB

Option 3: SUXZ

Option 4: MOSY

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Correct Answer: SUXZ


Solution : Let's check the options –
First option: HJNT; H + 2 = J; J + 4 = N; N + 6 = T
Second option: PRVB; P + 2 = R; R + 4 = V; V + 6 = B
Third option: SUXZ; S

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Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Predicament

Option 1: Ease

Option 2: Quandary

Option 3: Blessing

Option 4: Solution

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Correct Answer: Quandary


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

A predicament is a difficult or challenging situation, often involving a dilemma or problem and a quandary refers to a state of uncertainty or a difficult situation, making it a synonym for predicament.

The meanings of

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Question : Thermal  electricity is generated by using which of these ?

Option 1: Coal only

Option 2: Coal and Natural Gas only

Option 3: Coal, Natural Gas and Petroleum

Option 4: None of these

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Correct Answer: Coal, Natural Gas and Petroleum


Solution : The correct option is Coal, Natural Gas and Petroleum.

Thermal power is produced mostly from coal, natural gas and petroleum. Thermal power generation or thermoelectric power generation is named to the process of generation of energy from steam. One of the

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Question : Who among the following was the first person to discuss the poverty line in pre-independent India?

Option 1: Dadabhai Naoroji

Option 2: Mahalanobis

Option 3: B. R. Ambedkar

Option 4: R. K. Shanmukham Chetty

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Correct Answer: Dadabhai Naoroji


Solution : The Correct Option is Dadabhai Naoroji.

Dadabhai Naoroji was the first person to bring forward the idea of a poverty line in pre-independent India. He arrived at what may be referred to as the "cost of living in jail" by using the menu

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