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Question : Directions: Three of the following four-letter clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.

Option 1: UVD

Option 2: PQI

Option 3: JKZ

Option 4: EFT

Team Careers360 14th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: JKZ


Solution : Let's check each option –
First option: UVD; U + 1 = V, Reverse of V is E→E – 1 = D
Second option: PQI; P + 1 = Q, Reverse of Q is J→J – 1 = I
Third option: JKZ; J + 1

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Question : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.

You must be careful about what you say as you meet her.

Option 1: about what you say

Option 2: meet her

Option 3: as you

Option 4: You must be careful

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: as you


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

Explanation: In the corrected sentence, "as" should be changed to "when" to convey the idea of a specific future point in time when the meeting will occur. This adjustment ensures grammatical accuracy and clarity in expressing

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Question : Select the correct direction of Sirocco storm.

Option 1: Sahara to Mediterranean Sea

Option 2: North from U.S.A.

Option 3: West from Sahara

Option 4: Adriatic Sea to Italy

Team Careers360 13th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Sahara to Mediterranean Sea


Solution : The correct answer is Sahara to Mediterranean Sea.

Sirocco Storm originates over Sahara desert. It carries dusty, dry, warm and humid winds and blows towards Mediterranean Sea. It is also called blood rain because it carries the red sand from the Saharan

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Question :

Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives.
Screw : Screw driver :: Nail : ?

Option 1: Nail driver

Option 2: Polish

Option 3: Steel

Option 4: Hammer

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Hammer


Solution : Given:
Screw : Screw driver :: Nail : ?

To fix a screw, a screwdriver is the tool that is commonly used.
Similarly, a hammer is commonly utilised to affix nails to surfaces.

Hence, the fourth option is correct.

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Question : In which group are the non-metal elements placed in a vertical column on the right side of the periodic table?

Option 1: Group 1

Option 2: Group 2

Option 3: Group 17

Option 4: Group 3

Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Group 17


Solution : The correct answer is Group 17.

Non-metal elements are placed in Group 17 of the periodic table, which is also known as the "Halogens" group. The elements in Group 17 include Fluorine (F), Chlorine (Cl), Bromine (Br), Iodine (I), and Astatine (At). These

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Question : The base of a right pyramid is square of side 10 cm. If the height of the pyramid is 12 cm, then its total surface area is:

Option 1: 400 cm2

Option 2: 460 cm2

Option 3: 260 cm2

Option 4: 360 cm2

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 360 cm2


Solution : Given: Base = 10 cm
Height = 12 cm
$\therefore$ Slant height $=\sqrt{{\text{height}^2+(\frac{\text{base}}{2})^2}}=\sqrt{12^2+5^2}$ = $\sqrt{144+25}=\sqrt{169} = 13$ cm
Lateral surface area = $\frac{1}{2}$ × perimeter of base × slant height = $\frac{1}{2}$ × 40 × 13 = 260 cm2
Area of base

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Question : Of the following commonly used materials, the one that is not an alloy is

Option 1: Steel

Option 2: Brass

Option 3: Bronze

Option 4: Copper

Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Copper


Solution : The correct option is Copper.

Copper is a chemical element (symbol Cu) often used in its pure, elemental form. While copper can be alloyed with other elements to form alloys like brass (copper and zinc) and bronze (copper and tin), it is also used

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Question : 'ELISA' test is employed to diagnose :

Option 1: Polio virus

Option 2: AIDS antibodies

Option 3: Tuberculosis bacterium

Option 4: Cancer

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: AIDS antibodies


Solution : The correct option is AIDS antibodies.

The ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) test for AIDS (HIV) antibodies works by detecting specific HIV antibodies in a blood sample.It involves immobilising HIV antigens on a solid surface and allowing blood antibodies to attach to them. A colour

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