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Question : If $(2x-y)^{2}+(3y-2z)^{2}=0$, then the ratio $x:y:z$ is:

Option 1: $1 : 3 : 2$

Option 2: $1:2:3$

Option 3: $3:1:2$

Option 4: $3:2:1$

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $1:2:3$


Solution : Given: $(2x - y)^2 + (3y - 2z)^2 = 0$
If the sum of squares of two terms is equal to zero, then the individual terms will also be zero.
Since, $(2x - y)^2 + (3y - 2z)^2 = 0$
$\therefore$ $2x - y =

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Question : A's efficiency is twice that of B's. A can work only for 8 hours a day while B can work for 12 hours a day. If A can finish a task in 12 days, in how many days can B finish the same task?

Option 1: 8

Option 2: 10

Option 3: 16

Option 4: 12

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 16


Solution : The ratio of the rates of work of A : B = 2 : 1
Work = efficiency × time
Let the time B takes be $x$ days
A's work = 2 × 12 × 8
B's work = 1 × 12 × $x$
The

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Question : Which of the following numbers is divisible by 44?

Option 1: 32802

Option 2: 54736

Option 3: 93472

Option 4: 27048

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 54736


Solution : For a number to be divisible by 44, it should be divisible by 4 and 11.
Divisibility by 4: The last two digits of a given number should be divisible by 4.
Divisibility by 11: The sum of the digits at an even place is

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Question : Endosulfan spray on cashew crop resulted in the pollution to the tune of tragedy in?

Option 1: Kerala

Option 2: Andhra Pradesh

Option 3: Karnataka

Option 4: Tamil Nadu

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Kerala


Solution : The correct answer is Kerala.

The use of endosulfan to cashew crops caused a disastrous pollution catastrophe in the Indian state of Kerala. Endosulfan is an extremely hazardous insecticide that has been widely used in agriculture, especially cashew farming. The aerial spraying of endosulfan on

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Question : Vermicomposting is done by:

Option 1: Fungus

Option 2: Bacteria

Option 3: Worms

Option 4: Animals

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Worms


Solution : The correct answer is Worms.

Vermicomposting is done by earthworms. It increases soil areability and fertility. It is the process in which earthworm feeds on the organic wastes and release a granular excreta which is a valuable source of humus. Through the movement of earthworms

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Question : Harrod-Domar's growth model is known for highlighting the role of savings and investments. Which five-year plan in India was based on this model?

Option 1: First

Option 2: Second

Option 3: Fourth

Option 4: Third

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: First


Solution : The correct answer is First.

The Harrod-Domar growth model was introduced in the First Five-Year Plan of India from 1951 to 1956 under the leadership of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. The main objective of this first five-year plan was focused on the agricultural development of the

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Question : Who among the following IPS officers is one of the first women officers to become the Director General of police in Punjab?

Option 1: Shashi Prabha Dwivedi

Option 2: Meera Chadha Borwankar

Option 3: Aparajita Rai

Option 4: Ruveda Salam

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Shashi Prabha Dwivedi


Solution : The correct option is Shashi Prabha Dwivedi.

Shashi Prabha Dwivedi achieved the historic milestone of becoming the first female IPS officer in Punjab to reach the rank of Director General of Police (DGP). Earlier serving as Additional DGP (Railways) with an additional charge

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Question : Direction: The bar diagram shows the monthly expenditure of a company. Study the graph and answer the question.

The ratio between expenditure on transport and employee salary on a monthly basis is:

Option 1: 1 : 4

Option 2: 4 : 3

Option 3: 3 : 4

Option 4: 4 : 1

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 1 : 4


Solution : Expenditure on transport = INR 20 lakhs
Expenditure on employee salary = INR 80 lakhs
Ratio between expenditure on transport and employee salary monthly = 20 : 80 = 1 : 4
Hence, the correct answer is 1 : 4.

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