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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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Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Option 1: Sufficeint

Option 2: Syrup

Option 3: Superior

Option 4: Shrubbery

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Sufficeint


Solution : The word that is not spelt correctly is the first option.

Sufficient is something that is adequate or enough and is an incorrectly spelt word.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Syrup is a thick, sugary liquid.
  • Superior means a higher rank
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Question : The simple interest on an amount for 6 years at 4% p.a. is 7,500 less than the simple interest on the same amount for 11 years. Find the amount (in Rs.).

Option 1: 38,000

Option 2: 37,500

Option 3: 37,000

Option 4: 38,500

Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 37,500


Solution : Given: Rate = 4% for both cases
Time = 6 years for 1st case and 11 years for the second case.
Let the amount be P.
Simple interest = $\frac{\text{Principal × Rate × Time}}{100}$
According to the question,
⇒ $\frac{\text{P × 4 × 11}}{100}–\frac{\text{P ×

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Question : Match the industrial plant with its location.

 Name of the industrial plant   Related location 
 1. BALCO  A) Burnpur
 2. IISCO  B) Chennai 
 3. NFL  C) Korba
 4. ICF  D) Bhatinda 

 

Option 1:  1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D

Option 2:  1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D

Option 3: 1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B

Option 4: 1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C

Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B


Solution : The correct option is 1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B.

BALCO, or Bharat Aluminium Company, is an Indian aluminium manufacturing company. It is located in Korba. It is a subsidiary of Vedanta Limited, one of the largest natural resource companies in the world.

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Question : Directions: Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes.
Ministers, Farmers, and Engineers

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer:


Solution : According to the general information, some ministers can be farmers, some can be engineers, and some can be neither farmers nor engineers. On the other hand, some farmers can also be engineers. So, all the three circles will overlap.
Therefore, the Venn diagram will be as

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