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Question : Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains a grammatical error.

He describes the place vivid / that inspired in us / a wish to visit / the same.

Option 1: He describes the place vivid

Option 2: the same.

Option 3: a wish to visit

Option 4: that inspired in us

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: He describes the place vivid


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

The word vivid is an adjective, but it's not correctly structured in the sentence. In the corrected version, the word vividly is used to modify the verb describes to indicate the manner

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Question : Directions: A girl walks 30 metres towards the south, then turns to her right and walks 30 metres, then turns to her left and walks 20 metres, then again turns to her left and walks 30 metres. How far is she from her initial position?

Option 1: 20 metres

Option 2: 30 metres

Option 3: 50 metres

Option 4: 60 metres

Team Careers360 14th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 50 metres


Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –

Now, we have to find the distance between starting and endpoints.

In the above figure, O is the starting point and D is the finishing point. So, OD is the distance from

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Question : Guru Bipin Singh is associated with which of these dance forms?

Option 1: Kathak

Option 2: Odissi

Option 3: Manipuri

Option 4: Kathakali

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Manipuri


Solution : The correct answer is Manipuri.

The Manipuri dance form originated in the festival of Lai Haraoba. Guru Bipin Singh is related to Manipuri dance, which emphasises devotion. Guru Bipin Singh was a Manipuri dancer and was an awardee of the Sangeet Natak Akademi in 1966.

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Question : If the amount on a certain principal in 3 years at a 12% rate of interest compounded annually is Rs. 12,000, what will be the amount (in Rs.) after the 4th year?

Option 1: 14,330

Option 2: 15,440

Option 3: 13,440

Option 4: 14,550

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 13,440


Solution : We have,
$A = 12000, r = 12\%, n = 1 $ (compounded annually) and $t = 3$ years.
$A = P \left(1+\frac{r}{100}\right)^{t}$
Substituting the given values into the formula,
$⇒12000 = P (1+\frac{12}{100})^{1×3}$
$⇒12000 = P (1.12)^{3}$---(i)
For $t = 4$ year 
$⇒ A

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Question : Who was the greatest ruler of the Satavahanas ?
 

Option 1: Satkami I

Option 2: Gautamiputra Satkami

Option 3: Simuka

 

Option 4: Hala

Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Gautamiputra Satkami


Solution : The correct option is Gautamiputra Satkami.

Gautamiputra Satakarni, who ruled from 106 to 130 CE, was the greatest Satavahana king. He was a famous conqueror who greatly enlarged the Satavahana kingdom. He also supported the arts and sciences, and his reign is regarded as

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Question : A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate word. Choose the correct alternative.
Every person should know their own _______, what their skill set is, and how unique they are.

Option 1: calamities

Option 2: punctualities

Option 3: specialties

Option 4: fecundities

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: specialties


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

In the context of the sentence the word "specialities" refers to individual areas of expertise or particular skills that someone possesses.

The meanings of the other words provided as options are as follows:

  • Calamities: This refers to

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Question : Direction: If S is written as H, R as @, A as &, M as #, T as $and E as %, then how is MASTER written in that code?

 

Option 1: #&H$%@

Option 2: #H&$%@

Option 3: #&$H%@

Option 4: #&$H%@

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: #&H$%@


Solution : Given:

S is written as H, R as @, A as &, M as #, T as $, and E as %.

Then, MASTER = #&H$%@.

Hence, the first option is correct.

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Question : The national poverty line for 2011-12 was estimated at ____________ per capita per month for rural areas of India.

Option 1: 1,206

Option 2: 760

Option 3: 816

Option 4: 900

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 816


Solution : The correct option is 816.

The national poverty line for 2011-12 in India was estimated at ₹816 per capita per month for rural areas. The Tendulkar Committee, chaired by renowned economist Suresh Tendulkar, recommended a new methodology for estimating poverty in India. It considered both

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Question : Blue Revolution is related to

Option 1: fish production

Option 2: milk production

Option 3: oil production

Option 4: food production

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: fish production


Solution : The correct answer is fish production.

Blue Revolution was the worldwide increase in aquaculture activity in late 1960s. It was aimed at increasing fish and marine production. In India Blue Revolution was launched in 7th Five Year Plan from 1985-1990. In 2019 India's Vice

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Question : Directions: Rohan walks a distance of 3 km towards the north, then turns to his left and walks for 2 km. He again turns left and walks for 3 km. At this point, he turns to his left and walks for 3 km. How far is he from the starting point?

Option 1: 5 km

Option 2: 3 km

Option 3: 2 km

Option 4: 1 km

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 1 km


Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –

Now, we have to find the distance between starting and endpoints.

In the above figure, O is the starting point and D is the finishing point. So, OD is the distance from

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