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Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

On cloud nine

Option 1: Extremely happy and excited

Option 2: Very far away from home

Option 3: Knowledgeable and wise

Option 4: Crazy and foolish

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Extremely happy and excited


Solution : The first option is the correct choice.

The idiom on cloud nine is commonly used to express a state of extreme happiness and excitement. When someone is described as being on cloud nine, it signifies that they are experiencing a profound and

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Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given combination when the mirror is placed at PQ as shown below.

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer:


Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in the reflection.
So, according to the above property and the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line PQ). So, the left side of the

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Question : A person from the top of a hill observes a vehicle moving towards him at a uniform speed. It takes 10 minutes for the angle of depression to change from $45^{\circ}$ to $60^{\circ}$. After this, the time required by the vehicle to reach the bottom of the hill is:

Option 1: 12 minutes 20 seconds

Option 2: 13 minutes

Option 3: 13 minutes 40 seconds

Option 4: 14 minutes 24 seconds

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 13 minutes 40 seconds


Solution :
Let, $CD$ = 10 units
In $\Delta ABC$,
$\tan 45^{\circ} = \frac{AB}{BC}$
$\Rightarrow BC = AB \quad................(1)$
In $\Delta ABD$,
$\tan 60^{\circ} = \frac{AB}{BD}$
$\Rightarrow \sqrt{3} = \frac{AB}{BD}$
$\Rightarrow AB = \sqrt{3} BD$
$\Rightarrow BC = \sqrt{3} BD \quad [\text{using (1)}]$
$\Rightarrow

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Question : In which country is the volcano Mount Gamkonora, the highest peak of Halmahera island, which erupted in July 2007 located ?

Option 1: Japan

Option 2: Indonesia

Option 3: Russia

Option 4: France

Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Indonesia


Solution : The correct option is Indonesia.

Mount Gamkonora is an active volcano on the Indonesian island of Halmahera. It is located inside the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region characterised by a high number of active volcanoes and frequent seismic activity caused by tectonic plate movements.

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Question : Direction: A series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

DCB, HGF, ?, PON

Option 1: LKJ

Option 2: QRO

Option 3: SUM

Option 4: XZY

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: LKJ


Solution : Given:
DCB, HGF, ?, PON

First part → BCD → Reverse the letters → DCB

Second part → D (first letter of the first part) + 2 = F
FGH → Reverse the letters → HGF

Third part → H (first letter of the second

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Question : A and B start running at the same time and from the same point around a circle. If A can complete one round in 40 seconds and B in 50 seconds, how many seconds will it take to reach the starting point simultaneously?

Option 1: 10

Option 2: 200

Option 3: 90

Option 4: 2000

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 200


Solution : Given: 
A and B start running at the same time and from the same point around a circle. If A can complete one round in 40 seconds and B in 50 seconds.
Here, the LCM of 40 and 50 is = 4 × 5 ×

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Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Kiran had a short __________ as a writer.

Option 1: caress

Option 2: career

Option 3: carer

Option 4: carrier

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: career


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

It means an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life, which, when added to the sentence, makes it meaningful.

The complete sentence is: "Kiran had a short career as a writer."

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Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives.
Calendar : Date :: Index : ?

Option 1: Name of the author 

Option 2: Glossary 

Option 3: Contents 

Option 4: Summary 

Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Contents 


Solution : Given:
Calendar : Date :: Index : ?

In the calendar we find dates.
Similarly, in the index we find contents.

Hence, the third option is correct.

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Question : The average age of Kishore, his wife, and their child 6 years ago was 38 years and that of his wife and their child 8 years ago was 32 years. Find the present age of Kishore.

Option 1: 48 years

Option 2: 52 years

Option 3: 55 years

Option 4: 50 years

Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 52 years


Solution : Given: The average age of Kishore, his wife, and their child 6 years ago was 38 years and that of his wife and their child 8 years ago was 32 years.
The total age of the 3 individuals 6 years prior is 38 ×

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