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Question : The number of trees in a town is 17640. If the number of trees increases annually at a rate of 5%, how many trees were there two years ago?

Option 1: 14000

Option 2: 15000

Option 3: 16000

Option 4: 19450

Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 16000


Solution : Let the number of trees 2 years ago be $P$.
The number of trees increases annually at a rate of 5%.
The number of trees at present is 17640.
So, $P(1+\frac{r}{100})^n = 17640$
⇒ $P(1+\frac{5}{100})^2 = 17640$
⇒ $P(\frac{21}{20})^2 = 17640$
⇒ $P = 16000$

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Question : Which of the metals has the maximum thermal conductivity?

Option 1: Iron

Option 2: Aluminium

Option 3: Silver

Option 4: Copper

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Silver


Solution : The correct option is silver.

Silver has the highest heat conductivity of any metal. Thermal conductivity is a measure of a material's capacity to conduct heat, and silver is an exceptional heat conductor. Because of this feature, silver is widely employed in a variety of

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Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd number pair from the given alternatives.

Option 1: 14 – 12 

Option 2: 24 – 7

Option 3: 42 – 4

Option 4: 37 – 4

Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 37 – 4


Solution : Let's check the options –
First option: 14 – 12→14 × 12 = 168
Second option: 24 – 7→24 × 7 = 168
Third option: 42 – 4→42 × 4 = 168
Fourth option: 37 – 4→37 × 4 = 148 

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Question : Sariska and Ranthambore are the reserves for which of the following?

Option 1: Lion

Option 2: Deer

Option 3: Tiger

Option 4: Bear

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Tiger


Solution : The correct option is Tiger.

The Alwar district in the Indian state of Rajasthan is home to the Sariska Tiger Reserve, a national park and tiger reserve. One of the biggest national parks in Rajasthan is called Ranthambore. Bengal tigers are famous in both

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Question : Which year did  Bankin Chandra Chatopadhyay write Anandmath?

Option 1: 1858

Option 2: 1892

Option 3: 1882

Option 4: None of these .

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 1882


Solution : Correct Answer is 1882

Anandamath (abbreviated to Anandamath) is a 19th-century Bengali novel, first published in 1882. It is one of the most significant works in the history of Bengal and Indian literature. Based on the late eighteenth century Sanyasi Rebellions, Anandamath is set against

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Question : The difference between a discount of 40% and two successive discounts of 30% on a certain bill was Rs. 220. Find the amount of the bill (in Rs.).

Option 1: 2,200

Option 2: 1,100

Option 3: 1,000

Option 4: 2,000

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 2,000


Solution : Let the amount of the bill be $x$.
When giving two successive discounts of 30% and 30%, the bill amount $=\frac{x×70×70}
{100×100}=\frac{49x}{100}$
When giving flat discount of 40%, the bill amount $=\frac{60x}
{100}$
Difference between selling prices = Difference in the discounts
According to the

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Question : Which Indian State is the leading cotton producer ?

Option 1: Gujarat

Option 2: Maharashtra

Option 3: Andhra Pradesh

Option 4: Madhya Pradesh

Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Gujarat


Solution : Correct answer is Gujarat

India is the world's second largest producer of cotton & Gujarat is the largest producer of cotton in India. Cotton is a kharif crop which requires around 6 months to mature. Black soil or Regur soil is favorable for the production

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Question : Choose the most appropriate meaning of the underlined phrase. His voice gets on my nerves.

Option 1: Makes me ill

Option 2: Pierces my eardrums

Option 3: Irritates me

Option 4: Makes me sad

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Irritates me


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

Explanation: Gets on my nerves is an idiomatic expression that means someone or something is annoying or bothersome. So, irritates me to convey the intended meaning.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Makes me

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Question : Which of the following is the cleanest source of energy?

Option 1: Biofuel

Option 2: Fossil fuel

Option 3: Nuclear power

Option 4: Wind energy

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Wind energy


Solution : The correct option is Wind energy.

Wind energy is frequently regarded as one of the cleanest energy sources. It is considered clean since it does not emit hazardous emissions or contaminants during the generation of power. Wind turbines utilize the wind's kinetic energy

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