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Question : The length of a train is 330 metres and it is moving at the speed of 72 km/hr. In how much time will it take to cross a platform of length 710 metres?

Option 1: 52 seconds

Option 2: 56 seconds

Option 3: 72 seconds

Option 4: 64 seconds

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 52 seconds


Solution : Given: The length of a train is 330 metres and it is moving at the speed of 72 km/hr.
The platform's length = 710 metres.
Distance = Speed × Time
The total distance = Length of the train + Length of the platform =

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Question : Kyoto Protocol is associated with

Option 1: Species conservation

Option 2: Climate change

Option 3: Wetland conservation

Option 4: Medicinal plants

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Climate change


Solution : The correct option is Climate change.

The Kyoto Protocol is an international convention that aims to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It was passed in 1997 and went into effect in 2005. The convention establishes binding objectives for developed nations to

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Question : The world's largest combustion research centre has been inaugurated at which Indian institute?

Option 1: IIT Guwahati

Option 2: IIT Bombay

Option 3: IIT Delhi

Option 4: IIT Madras

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: IIT Madras


Solution : The correct answer is IIT Madras.

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has opened the world's largest combustion research centre. Dr. V. K. Saraswat, Member of NITI Aayog, inaugurated the National Centre for Combustion Research and Development (NCCRD) on October 13, 2017.

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Question : Directions: From the given words, select the word that cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.
LATCHING

Option 1: THING

Option 2: CHAIN

Option 3: CHEAT

Option 4: CLING

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: CHEAT


Solution : Given:
LATCHING

Let's compare the given options – 
First option: THING; All the letters of THING are present in the word LATCHING.

Second option: CHAIN; All the letters of CHAIN are present in the word LATCHING.
Third option: CHEAT; E is not present in the

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Question : The vector of disease sleeping sickness is

Option 1: sand-fly

Option 2: house-fly

Option 3: fruit-fly

Option 4: tse-tse fly

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: tse-tse fly


Solution : The correct option is - tse-tse fly.

Trypanosomiasis, also referred to as sleeping sickness, is a parasitic disease that affects both humans and animals. It is brought on by the Trypanosoma brucei protozoa and is spread by the tsetse fly. The trypanosome parasites are

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Question : Which of the following states is not a part of the Tapi Basin?

Option 1: Rajasthan

Option 2: Maharashtra

Option 3: Madhya Pradesh

Option 4: Gujarat

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Rajasthan


Solution : The correct option is Rajasthan.

The Tapi Basin is a geographical region in India that encompasses parts of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. It is characterized by the Tapi River and its tributaries, which flow through these states. However, Rajasthan is not part of this

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Question : In which state is the Gorumara National Park located?

Option 1: Assam

Option 2: West Bengal

Option 3: Uttarakhand

Option 4: Bihar

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: West Bengal


Solution : The correct option is West Bengal.

Gorumara National Park is situated in the northern part of West Bengal, in the Jalpaiguri district. It is part of the Terai region of the eastern Himalayas. It is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including

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Question : In how many years will a sum of Rs. 3000 yield an interest of Rs.1080 at 12% per annum simple interest?

Option 1: $4$ years

Option 2: $3$ years

Option 3: $5$ years

Option 4: $2\frac{1}{2}$ years

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $3$ years


Solution : Given:
Principal = Rs. 3000
Simple interest = Rs.1080
Rate = 12%
Simple interest =$\frac{\text{Principal×Rate×Time}}{100}$
⇒ $1080 = \frac{3000 × 12 × \text{Time}}{100}$
⇒ Time = $\frac{1080 × 100}{3000 × 12}$
⇒ Time = $3$ years
Hence, the correct answer is $3$ years.

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