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Question : The compound interest (compounding annually) on a certain sum at the rate of 8% per annum for two years is INR 6,656. What would be the simple interest on the same sum at the same rate of interest for two years?

Option 1: INR 5,600

Option 2: INR 6,224

Option 3: INR 6,400

Option 4: INR 6,336

Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: INR 6,400


Solution : Given: The compound interest (compounding annually) on a certain sum at the rate of 8% per annum for two years is INR 6,656.
We know the formulas,
$A=P\times [1+\frac{R}{100}]^T$
$SI=\frac{P\times R\times T}{100}$
$A=SI+P$
$A=CI+P$
where $A$, $SI$, $CI$, $P$, $R$ and $T$ are the

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Question : Sentences with spelling errors are given. Select the sentence with NO error.

Option 1: The body produces more saliva under fluorescent illumination which helps prevent cavities.

Option 2: The body produces more saliva under fluorescent illummination which helps prevent cavaties.

Option 3: The body produces more saliva under fluorescent illummination which helps prewent cavities.

Option 4: The body produces more saliva under fluorescent illumination which helps prewent cavaties.

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: The body produces more saliva under fluorescent illumination which helps prevent cavities.


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Explanation: This sentence is correctly written with no spelling errors. It states that the body produces more saliva when exposed to fluorescent illumination, and this increased saliva

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Question : If a number K = 42 × 25 × 54 × 135 is divisible by 3a, then find the maximum value of a.

Option 1: 6

Option 2: 7

Option 3: 4

Option 4: 5

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 7


Solution : Given number, K = 42 × 25 × 54 × 135 = 3 × 14 × 25 × 33 × 2 × 33 × 5
⇒ K = 37 × 14 × 25 × 2 × 5
So, the maximum power of

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Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error".

He asked me (1) / when could I finish (2) / the work. (3) / No Error (4)

Option 1: (1)

Option 2: (2)

Option 3: (3)

Option 4: (4)

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: (2)


Solution : The error lies in the second part of the sentence.

This is a case of indirect speech. The general pattern in reporting a question is that a question is changed to the statement, so "could" should come after the subjective pronoun "I". Thus, "could I"

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Question : The HCF of $\frac{1}{2}, \frac{3}{4}, \frac{5}{6},$ and $\frac{7}{8}$ is:

Option 1: $\frac{105}{2}$

Option 2: $\frac{1}{24}$

Option 3: $\frac{7}{24}$

Option 4: $\frac{1}{48}$

Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $\frac{1}{24}$


Solution : Given: $\frac{1}{2}, \frac{3}{4}, \frac{5}{6},$ and $\frac{7}{8}$
HCF of fractions = $\frac{\text{HCF of numerators}}{\text{LCM of denominators}}$
= $\frac{\text{HCF of 1,3,5,7}}{\text{LCM of 2,4,6,8}}$
= $\frac{1}{24}$
Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{1}{24}$.

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Question : In honour of an Indian musician, the US state of Massachusetts proclaimed 20 April as ____________in 1984.

Option 1: Sakhawat Hussain Day

Option 2: Sharan Rani Backliwal Day

Option 3: Amjad Ali Khan Day

Option 4: Allauddin Khan Day

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Amjad Ali Khan Day


Solution : The correct option is Amjad Ali Khan Day.

In 1984, Massachusetts declared April 20 to be Amjad Ali Khan Day. He is a renowned Indian classical musician known for his mastery of the sarod. Amjad Ali Khan has received numerous awards and

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Question : _______ is the process of complete or incomplete oxidation or hydrolysis of fats and oils when exposed to air, light, moisture, or bacterial action that spoils food.

Option 1: Rancidification

Option 2: Hydrogenation

Option 3: Auto-oxidation

Option 4: Auto reduction

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Rancidification


Solution : The correct answer is Rancidification.

Rancidification, also known as rancidity, is the complete or partial oxidation or hydrolysis of fats and oils when exposed to air, light, moisture, or bacterial action. This process spoils fat-containing food goods, resulting in disagreeable tastes and odours.

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Question : As mentioned in the Government of India's Economic Survey 2022-23, Aadhaar is an essential tool for social delivery of how many Central Schemes as notified under Section 7 of the Aadhaar Act, 2016?

Option 1: 228

Option 2: 564

Option 3: 318

Option 4: 720

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 318


Solution : The correct answer is 318.

Aadhaar is a crucial tool for the state's delivery of social services. Aadhaar is used in several programs like Direct Benefit Transfer, Aadhaar Enabled Payment Systems, JAM (Jan-Dhan, Aadhaar, and Mobile) Trinity, One Nation One Ration Card, and CoWIN for

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