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Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A person who does not drink alcohol.

Option 1: Vegetarian

Option 2: Celibate

Option 3: Teetotaller

Option 4: Abstain

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Correct Answer: Teetotaller


Solution : The correct one-word substitute is the third option.

Explanation: Teetotaller is a one-word substitute that specifically describes a person who does not drink alcohol, making it the most appropriate choice.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Vegetarian: A person who does not
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Question : Direction: In a certain code language FASHION is coded as FOIHSAN. How is PROBLEM coded in that code?

 

Option 1: ROBLEMP

Option 2: RPBOELM

Option 3: PELBORM 

Option 4: PRBOELM

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Correct Answer: PELBORM 


Solution : Given:

FASHION is coded as FOIHSAN.

Here, it seems that all the letters are being reversed except the first and the last letter.

Similarly, applying the same pattern to the word PROBLEM, we have –

 PROBLEM is coded as PELBORM.

Hence, third option is correct.

 

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Question : Directions: If D stands for ×, S stands for +, A stands for –, and M stands for ÷, what is the value of the given expression?
28 D 6 S 34 M 2 A 8 D 6 = ?

Option 1: 558

Option 2: 3312

Option 3: 137

Option 4: 31

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Correct Answer: 137


Solution : Given:
28 D 6 S 34 M 2 A 8 D 6 = ?

After replacing the letters with mathematical signs, the equation becomes –
= 28 × 6 + 34 ÷ 2 – 8 × 6 
= 28 × 6 + 17 – 8

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Question : Directions: In a certain code language, birds are flying is coded as 536, the nest is big is coded as 3423 and close the door is coded as 534. How will complete your work be
coded in that language?

Option 1: 844

Option 2: 484

Option 3: 733

Option 4: 955

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Correct Answer: 844


Solution : Given:
1. birds are flying ⇒ 536
2. the nest is big ⇒ 3423
3. close the door ⇒ 534

Count the number of letters in birds are flying to obtain the required code –
birds→5, are→3, flying→6
Thus, birds are flying is coded as

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Question : What is $\sin \alpha - \sin\beta$?

Option 1: $2 \cos \frac{\alpha+\beta}{2} \sin \frac{\alpha-\beta}{2}$

Option 2: $2 \sin \frac{\alpha+\beta}{2} \sin \frac{\alpha-\beta}{2}$

Option 3: $2 \cos \frac{\alpha-\beta}{2} \sin \frac{\alpha+\beta}{2}$

Option 4: $2 \cos \frac{\alpha+\beta}{2} \cos \frac{\alpha-\beta}{2}$

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Correct Answer: $2 \cos \frac{\alpha+\beta}{2} \sin \frac{\alpha-\beta}{2}$


Solution : The formula of $\sin α - \sin β$ is given by $2 \cos \frac{\alpha+\beta}{2} \sin \frac{\alpha-\beta}{2}$.
Hence, the correct answer is $2 \cos \frac{\alpha+\beta}{2} \sin \frac{\alpha-\beta}{2}$.

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Question : The Government of ______ launched the Mukhyamantri Chaa Srami Kalyan Prakalpa Scheme for tea garden workers.

Option 1: Kerala

Option 2: Assam

Option 3: Tripura

Option 4: Andhra Pradesh

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Correct Answer: Tripura


Solution : The correct option is Tripura.

A unique programme called "Mukhyamantri Chaa Srami Kalyan Prakalpa" has been announced by the state government of Tripura to guarantee the social security of over 7,000 tea garden labourers.

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Question :

Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives.
Dark : Light :: Noise : ?

Option 1: Music

Option 2: Quiet

Option 3: Melody

Option 4: Vacuum

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Quiet


Solution : Given:
Dark : Light :: Noise : ?

Like, dark and light are antonyms.
Similarly, noise is the antonym of quiet.

Hence, the second option is correct.

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Question : A vendor buys bananas at 9 for Rs. 8 and sells them at 8 for Rs. 9. What will be the profit or loss (in %)?

Option 1: 13.28% profit

Option 2: 26.56% loss

Option 3: 26.56% profit

Option 4: 13.28 % loss

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Correct Answer: 26.56% profit


Solution : Cost price of one banana = $\frac{8}{9}$
Selling price of one banana = $\frac{9}{8}$
Profit = Selling price – Cost price = $\frac{9}{8}$–$\frac{8}{9}$ = $\frac{17}{72}$
Profit% = $\frac{\frac{17}{72}×100}{\frac{8}{9}}$ = $\frac{17×100×9}{72×8}$ = 26.56%
Hence, the correct answer is 26.56% profit.

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Question : Sheikh Hasina Wazed is the prime minister of which neighbouring country of India?

Option 1: Pakistan

Option 2: Bangladesh

Option 3: Afghanistan

Option 4: Nepal

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Bangladesh


Solution : The correct answer is Bangladesh.

India helped Bangladesh in its war for independence in 1971. As a friendly South Asian neighbour, India was the first to recognise Bangladesh as a separate and sovereign state. India also quickly established diplomatic ties with Bangladesh by declaration

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