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Question : Direction: From the given alternatives select the word which cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.

INQUISITIVENESS

Option 1: QUITS

Option 2: QUIETNESS

Option 3: INVENTIVE

Option 4: QUININE

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Correct Answer: INVENTIVE


Solution : Given:
INQUISITIVENESS

Let's compare all the options —

First option: QUITS
All the letters of QUITS are present in the word INQUISITIVENESS.

Second option: QUIETNESS
All the letters of QUIETNESS are present in the word INQUISITIVENESS.

Third option: INVENTIVE
Two V's are not

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Question : Select the most appropriate option to improve the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to improve it, select 'No improvement'.

Many a person are unable of distinguish right from wrong.

Option 1: are unable to

Option 2: are capable of

Option 3: is unable to

Option 4: No improvement

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Correct Answer: is unable to


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

Explanation: The original sentence has a grammatical error in the underlined part. The correction involves changing "are" to "is" for the subject-verb agreement and adding "to" after "

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Question : The earth completes one rotation on its axis in :

Option 1: 23\; hrs.\; 56\; min.\; 4.9\; sec

 

 

 

Option 2: 23\; hrs.\; 10\; min.\; 2\; sec

Option 3: 23\; hrs.\; 30\; min.\;

Option 4: 24\; hrs.\;

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Correct Answer: 23\; hrs.\; 56\; min.\; 4.9\; sec

 

 

 


Solution : The correct answer is 23 hours 56 minutes 4.9 seconds. 

Earth rotates on its own axis as the sun attracts the earth and pulls towards it. 

Mars also completes one rotation in almost the same time period as the Earth completes, Mars takes 24.6 hours to

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Question : When there is only one buyer and one seller of a product, it is called a ____ situation.

Option 1: public monopoly

Option 2: bilateral monopoly

Option 3: franchised monopoly

Option 4: monopsony

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Correct Answer: bilateral monopoly


Solution : The correct answer is Bilateral monopoly.

When there is only one supplier and one buyer in the market, there is a bilateral monopoly. The one supplier will typically behave like a monopolistic power and try to charge the sole buyer high prices. The

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Question : The compound interest on Rs. 24000 at 10% per annum for $1\frac{1}{2}$ years, interest being compounded semi-annually is:

Option 1: Rs. 3783

Option 2: Rs. 3777

Option 3: Rs. 3780

Option 4: Rs. 3781

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Correct Answer: Rs. 3783


Solution : Given:
Principal = Rs. 24,000
Rate of Interest = 10%
Time = $\frac{3}{2}$ year
Formula used:
CI = $P(1+\frac{R}{100})^{n} - P$ where n is the number of years.
Calculation, when interest is compounded semi-annually.
CI= $24000(1+\frac{\frac{10}{2}}{100})^{3} - 24000$
CI= $24000(\frac{21}{20})^{3} -24000$
CI= 27783 –

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Question : The cuticle is absent in

Option 1: Leaf

Option 2: Stem

Option 3: Root

Option 4: Fruit

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Correct Answer: Root


Solution : The correct option is roots.

The cuticle, a waxy, protective covering found on the outer surface of plant aerial parts such as leaves and stems, is usually missing or considerably reduced in roots. Roots, unlike above-ground plant components, are specialised for water and mineral absorption

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Question : The Sirpur National Dance and Music Festival is organised every year in which Indian state?

Option 1: Jharkhand

Option 2: Chhattisgarh

Option 3: Uttar Pradesh

Option 4: Madhya Pradesh

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Correct Answer: Chhattisgarh


Solution : The correct option is Chhattisgarh.

The Sirpur National Dance and Music Festival is organized in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. Sirpur, located in Chhattisgarh, is known for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance, making it a perfect location for such a festival celebrating dance

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Question : The Alps mountain range is located in which continent?

Option 1: Europe

Option 2: North America

Option 3: South America

Option 4: Africa

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Europe


Solution : The answer is Europe.

The Alps are Europe's highest and most extensive mountain range system. They are Europe's youngest mountain range. The Alps mountain range has a height of 4809 metres, and the Mont Blanc massif is its highest peak.

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