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Question : Which of the following is not associated with Aryabhata?

Option 1: Stated that day and night were caused by the rotation of the earth on its axis.

Option 2: Developed a scientific explanation for eclipses

Option 3: Found a way of calculating the circumference of a circle

Option 4: Spoke about elaborate surgical procedures

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Correct Answer: Spoke about elaborate surgical procedures


Solution : The correct option is to speak about elaborate surgical procedures.

Aryabhata is not associated with speaking about elaborate surgical procedures. Aryabhata was an ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer known for his significant contributions to mathematics and astronomy, particularly in his

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Question : Direction: In the following question, select the one which is different from the other three alternatives.

Option 1: 125

Option 2: 343

Option 3: 516

Option 4: 729

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Correct Answer: 516


Solution : Let's check the options —

First option: 125; 53 = 125.

Second option: 343; 73 = 343.

Third option: 516; 516 is not a perfect cube.

Fourth option: 729; 93 = 729.

Hence, third option is correct.

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Question : Ecosystem consists of:

Option 1: A biotic community and its non - living elements

Option 2: Population

Option 3: A population and its non - living elements

Option 4: A biotic community

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Correct Answer: A biotic community and its non - living elements


Solution : The correct answer is a biotic community and its nonliving elements.

Ecosystem is a community of living organism, plants and its surrounding environment. It is studies the interaction between the biotic and abiotic components within a geographical

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Question : In nine innings of cricket, the average of a batsman is 58 runs. How many runs does he need to make in the tenth inning to get the average score of 61?

Option 1: 88

Option 2: 69

Option 3: 79

Option 4: 100

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Correct Answer: 88


Solution : Let's denote the total runs scored in the nine innings by the batsman as T. The average score in these nine innings is given as 58.
Average = $\frac{\text{Total runs scored}}{\text{Number of innings}}$​
For the first nine innings:
⇒ Total = 58 × 9 =

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Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Jeopardy

Option 1: Safety

Option 2: Danger

Option 3: Precaution

Option 4: Risk

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Correct Answer: Safety


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Jeopardy refers to a state of danger or risk of harm or loss. Its antonym would be a word that represents the opposite, or a state of being free from danger or risk.

Safety: This refers

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Question : Directions: Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

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Correct Answer:


Solution : According to the given figure series –
1. The '(' element in each figure is increasing alternately and subsequently shifting in the anticlockwise direction.
2. Only two such lines are being formed in the same direction.
So the answer figure is:


So the series becomes:


Hence,

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Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Everlasting

Option 1: Eternal

Option 2: Transient

Option 3: Fatuous

Option 4: Misled

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Correct Answer: Transient


Solution : The second option is correct.

Everlasting means lasting forever or enduring indefinitely. Its antonym, transient means lasting only for a short time, temporary, or brief.

The meanings of the other words are:

  • Eternal: This means lasting forever, without beginning or end, everlasting.
  • Fatuous:
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Question : Successive discounts of 20% and 10% are given on an item marked at Rs. 700. Find the selling price.

Option 1: Rs. 504

Option 2: Rs. 196

Option 3: Rs. 582

Option 4: Rs. 601

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Rs. 504


Solution : Successive discounts 20% and 10% are equivalent to $(20+10-\frac{20×10}{100}) = (30- 2) = 28$%
The item is marked at Rs. 700.
Then the selling price = $(700×\frac{100-28}{100}) = (7×72)$ = Rs. 504
Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 504.

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