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Question : Malthusian theory is associated with which of the following?

Option 1: Poverty

Option 2: Employment

Option 3: Diseases

Option 4: Population

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Population


Solution : The correct option is Population.

Thomas Robert Malthus in his work An Essay on the Principle of Population proposed the Malthusian hypothesis as a theory of population rise. The hypothesis contends that while the expansion of the food supply or other resources is linear,

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Question :

The type of tail found in Shark is:

Option 1:

Protocercal

Option 2:

Homocercal

 

Option 3: Hetrocercal

 

Option 4: Diphycercal

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Hetrocercal

 


Solution : The correct option is Hetrocercal.

Sharks have a heterocercal tail structure. Heterocercal tails have an asymmetrical form, with the top lobe of the tail being bigger and extending further than the lower lobe. This shape gives sharks lift and stability in the water, which helps

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Question : Which of the following metals is used in spacecrafts to withstand high temperatures?

Option 1: Fe

 

 

 

Option 2: Ti

Option 3: Ni

Option 4: Pb

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Ti


Solution : The correct option is Ti.

Titanium is frequently utilised to endure high temperatures in spacecraft and aeronautical applications. Titanium has outstanding heat resistance qualities, retaining structural integrity and strength even at high temperatures. It is also lightweight, which is important for spaceship design since it

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Question : A dishonest dealer defrauds to the extent of $x$% in buying as well as selling his goods by using a faulty weight. What will be the gain percentage on his outlay?

Option 1: $2x$%

Option 2: $\left (\frac{10}{x} +x^{2}\right )$%

Option 3: None of these

Option 4: $\left (x+\frac{x^{2}}{100} \right)$%

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: None of these


Solution : Given: A dishonest dealer defrauds to the extent of $x$% in buying as well as selling.
Let the total cost of an article be Rs. 100.
The cost price (CP) of that article for the dishonest dealer = Rs. (100 – $x$)
The

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Question : Malachite is an ore /mineral of?

Option 1: Lead

Option 2: Manganese

Option 3: Mercury

Option 4: Copper

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Copper


Solution : The correct option is Copper.

The mineral malachite is distinguished by its vivid green hue and recognizable banded or swirled patterns. It is a mineral of copper carbonate and hydroxide and is frequently discovered with other copper ores. Malachite is prized for its usage

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Question :

Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives.
Bird : Aeroplane :: Fish : ?

Option 1: Fishermen

Option 2: Sofa

Option 3: Boats

Option 4: Glasses

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Boats


Solution : Given:
Bird : Airplane :: Fish : ?

Both birds and airplanes use air as a means of movement.
Similarly, both fish and boats use water as a means of movement.

Hence, the third option is correct.

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Question : The exterior angles obtained on producing the base of a triangle both ways are 121$^\circ$ and 104$^\circ$. What is the measure of the largest angle of the triangle?

Option 1: 75$^\circ$

Option 2: 76$^\circ$

Option 3: 74$^\circ$

Option 4: 66$^\circ$

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 76$^\circ$


Solution : First exterior angle = 121$^\circ$
Second exterior angle = 104$^\circ$
The sum of all the exterior angles of a triangle is 360$^\circ$
Let the three interior angles be A, B, and C and the third exterior angle be x
⇒ 121$^\circ$ + 104$^\circ$ + x

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Question : Simplify the expression
$\frac{3.35^2-1.25^2}{3.35+1.25}=?$

Option 1: 3.10

Option 2: 4.60

Option 3: 4.10

Option 4: 2.1

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 2.1


Solution : Given:
$\frac{3.35^2-1.25^2}{3.35+1.25}$
Using identity $a^2-b^2=(a+b)(a-b)$, we get:
 $=\frac{(3.35+1.25)(3.35-1.25)}{3.35+1.25}$
$= (3.35-1.25)$
$= 2.1$
Hence, the correct answer is 2.1.

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Question : Which officer under Alauddin Khalji was required to maintain a register of merchants to ensure an adequate supply of goods?

Option 1: Nazir

Option 2: Rais Parwana

Option 3: Muhtasib

Option 4: Shahna-i-mandi

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Shahna-i-mandi


Solution : The correct answer is Shahna-i-mandi.

In Delhi, Alauddin Khalji established three markets. Each market was overseen by a high officer, a 'Shahna', who kept a merchant register and strictly monitored shopkeepers and pricing. This register listed the merchants' names, occupations, and places of business.

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