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Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
She is busy___ her work.

Option 1: Upon

Option 2: Over

Option 3: At

Option 4: Off

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: At


Solution : The third option is the correct answer since ''busy at' work" refers to the location, and it fits perfectly in the sentence, which means that she is actively involved in tasks and responsibilities at her workplace.

The prepositions ''upon'', ''over'' and ''off' are

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Question : Which of the following novels is written by Chetan Bhagat?

Option 1: The 3 Mistakes of My Life

Option 2: Untouchable

Option 3: Our Story Needs No Filter

Option 4: The White Tiger

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: The 3 Mistakes of My Life


Solution : The correct answer is The 3 Mistakes of My Life.

"The 3 Mistakes of My Life" is a novel written by Chetan Bhagat. The book was published in 2008 and is Bhagat's third novel after "Five Point Someone" and

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Question : The pie chart given below shows the number of boys in 8 schools. The total number of boys in all these 8 schools is 10000. The number of boys in a particular school is shown as a percent of the total number of boys in all these 8 schools.

What is the ratio of the central angle formed by sectors C, D, and F together to the central angle formed by sectors A, G, and H together?

Option 1: 19 : 44

Option 2: 17 : 39

Option 3: 20 : 43

Option 4: 44 : 21

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 20 : 43


Solution : Use the formula, $\text{Required angle}=\frac{\text{Percent of sector}}{100}\times 360º$
The angle of the sectors,
C = $\frac{12}{100}\times 360º$ = 43.2º
D = $\frac{2}{100}\times 360º$ = 7.2º
F = $\frac{6}{100}\times 360º$ = 21.6º
The central angle formed by sectors C, D, and F together =

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Question : The worldwide Great Depression took place in

Option 1: 1936

Option 2: 1929

Option 3: 1928

Option 4: 1930

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 1929


Solution : The correct answer is 1929.

The Great Depression began in 1929. It was the greatest economic slump in the history of the industrialised world, resulting in catastrophic production losses, massive unemployment and acute deflation in practically every country on the planet.

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Question : Directions: One morning, Rita started to walk towards the sun. After walking a while, she turned to her left and again to her left. After walking a while, she again turned right. Which direction is she facing now?

Option 1: East

Option 2: West

Option 3: North

Option 4: South

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: North


Solution : In the morning, the sun rises in the East. So, Rita will start walking towards the sun in the East direction.
Now, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –

Thus, Rita is facing the north direction. Hence, the third option is

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Question : How many fundamental duties were added to the Constitution of India by the 42nd Amendment?

Option 1: 12

Option 2: 11

Option 3: 9

Option 4: 10

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 10


Solution : The correct answer is 10.

There are 11 fundamental duties mentioned in Part 4A of the Indian Constitution in Article 51A. Fundamental duties were added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act 1976. Ten fundamental duties were added by this act, and the 11th fundamental

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Question : The sex ratio in India is defined as the number of females per_____.

Option 1: 100 males in the population

Option 2: 1000 males in the population

Option 3: 500 males in the population

Option 4: 100 children in the population

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 1000 males in the population


Solution : The correct option is 1000 males in the population.

The sex ratio in India is a demographic measure indicating the number of females per 1000 males in the population. It serves as a crucial social indicator, reflecting gender imbalances. Persistent variations

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Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

The expression of a wish that misfortune or doom befall a person

Option 1: Curse

Option 2: Praise

Option 3: Blessing

Option 4: Oath

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Curse


Solution : The first option is correct.

Curse means a word or words expressing a wish that something terrible will happen to somebody.

So, it is clear that curse can be used as a one-word substitute for the expression of a wish that misfortune or doom befall

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Question : Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, a famous Indian scientist, autobiography is known as_______.

Option 1: One Life is Not Enough

Option 2: Wings of Fire

Option 3: Waiting for a Visa

Option 4: The Race of My Life

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Wings of Fire


Solution : The correct answer is Wings of Fire.

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was the former President of India and was also known as the Missile Man of India. He served as the 11th president from 2002 to 2007. He was born in Rameshwaram,

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Question : Find the area of the rhombus whose diagonals are 16 cm and 20 cm.

Option 1: 110 cm2

Option 2: 150 cm2

Option 3: 160 cm2

Option 4: 120 cm2

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 160 cm2


Solution : $D_1$ = 16 cm
$D_1$ = 20 cm
Area of rhombus = $\frac{1}{2}D_1D_2=\frac{1}{2}×16×20=160\;cm^2$
Hence, the correct answer is 160 cm2.

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