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Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one that best expresses the meaning of the idiom or phrase.
In black and white

Option 1: In writing

Option 2: In trouble

Option 3: In suspense

Option 4: In brief

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: In writing


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

The phrase "in black and white" refers to something that is written or documented, usually formally and officially. It implies a state of being clear, precise, and free from any ambiguity.

The meanings of the other

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Question : Who among the following is a figure in Indian music?

Option 1: Vyjayanthi Mala

Option 2: Asha Bhosle

Option 3: Amrita Pritam

Option 4: Asha Parekh

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Correct Answer: Asha Bhosle


Solution : The correct answer is Asha Bhosle.

Asha Bhosle is an Indian playback singer, and she was born in 1933 in Sangli, Maharashtra. She received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2000 for her outstanding contribution to Indian cinema. She was honoured with the Padma

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Question : Directions: In the given question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four alternatives.

Turn the lights _______ before you go to bed.

Option 1: on

Option 2: off

Option 3: out

Option 4: down

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: off


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Off means to separate or disconnect, which in the context of the sentence means to disconnect the lights before going to bed.

Therefore, the complete sentence is: Turn the lights off before you go to bed.

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Question : What is the compound interest on INR 62,500 for 2 years at 8% per annum compounded yearly?

Option 1: INR 10,500

Option 2: INR 10,300

Option 3: INR 10,400

Option 4: INR 10,600

Team Careers360 14th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: INR 10,400


Solution : When compounded annually, $ A= P(1+\frac{R}{100})^{n}$, Where $A$ is the total amount, $P$ is the principal amount, $R$ is the rate of interest per annum, and $n$ is the time in years.
Given: $P$ = Rs. 62500
$R$ = 8%
$n$ = 2 years

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Question : Directions: In a certain code language, ear eyes nose chin cheeks are written as si ei ki ri ni, nose legs hands fingers are written as gi fi di ei, eyes ear hands are written as ri si di, and legs cheeks eyes are written as ki gi si. How is chin coded in that language?

Option 1: ni

Option 2: si

Option 3: ri

Option 4: ki

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: ni


Solution : Given:
1. ear eyes nose chin cheeks ⇒ si ei ki ri ni
2. nose legs hands fingers ⇒ gi fi di ei 
3. eyes ear hands ⇒ ri si di
4. legs cheeks eyes ⇒ ki gi si

By comparing the coded sentences, we

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Question : Who is called Rawalpindi Express?

Option 1: Sachin Tendulkar

Option 2: Shoaib Akhtar

Option 3: Rahul Dravid

Option 4: Imran Khan

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Shoaib Akhtar


Solution : The correct answer is Shoaib Akhtar.

Shoaib Akhtar, Pakistan’s legendary fast bowler, is known as the "Rawalpindi Express" due to his incredible speed. He holds the record for bowling the fastest ball in cricket history during the 2003 Cricket World Cup. Akhtar bowled

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Question : If 7 people working 4 hours a day can complete a task in 14 days. The number of days taken by 12 people working 8 hours a day will be:

Option 1: $5 \frac{1}{8}$ days

Option 2: $8$ days

Option 3: $4 \frac{1}{12}$ days

Option 4: $7 \frac{1}{4}$ days

Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $4 \frac{1}{12}$ days


Solution : Total work = Number of people × Number of hours per day × Number of days $= 7 \times 4 \times 14 = 392$
Let $x$ be the number of days required.
So, $392 = 12\times 8\times x$
$\therefore x = \frac{392}{96} =

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Question : Directions: In a certain code language, ROUTE is coded as 7, and SHARE is coded as 6. What is the code for TABLE in that code language?

Option 1: 5

Option 2: 4

Option 3: 7

Option 4: 2

Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 4


Solution : Given:
ROUTE is coded as 7, and SHARE is coded as 6. 

Determine the sum of the digits of the sum of the positional value of ROUTE to obtain the required code –
Positional values of letters of ROUTE
R→18; O→15; U→21; T→20; E→5
18

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Question : Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.

_______threats to elephants requires public and political will to take action.

Option 1: Dignifying

Option 2: Addressing

Option 3: Perplexing

Option 4: Stagnating

Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Addressing


Solution : The second option is correct.

In this context, addressing means dealing with or taking the necessary measures to resolve.

The sentence implies that in order to tackle or confront the threats facing elephants, there needs to be a desire or determination from the public and

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Question : Soldering of two metals is possible because of the property of:

Option 1: Viscosity

Option 2: Osmosis

Option 3: Cohesion

Option 4: Surface tension

Team Careers360 10th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Cohesion


Solution : The correct option is Cohesion.

The method of combining two metals with a solder alloy is known as soldering. Because of the cohesiveness property, which governs interactions between nearby components of the same substance and acts throughout an object's interior. At the layer separating

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