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Question : Thorny trees and bushes are found in which part of India?

Option 1: Eastern

Option 2: Southern

Option 3: Northwestern

Option 4: Northeastern

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Northwestern


Solution : The correct option is Northwestern.

The northwest Indian states, including Rajasthan, are home to the Thar Desert, commonly referred to as the Great Indian Desert. Because they block soil erosion, provide shade and serve as a home for species that are acclimated to dry conditions,

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Question : INR 2,400 is divided among three kids in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 3. Find the lowest share.

Option 1: INR 500

Option 2: INR 600

Option 3: INR 700

Option 4: INR 400

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: INR 600


Solution : Given,
INR 2,400 is divided among three kids in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 3.
Let the three kids get $2x, 3x$ and $3x$ amount of money, respectively.
According to the question,
⇒ $2x + 3x + 3x = 2400$
⇒ $8x

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Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.
Fan : Blades :: Cycle : ?

Option 1: Bike

Option 2: Hands

Option 3: Car

Option 4: Wheels

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Wheels


Solution : Given:
Fan : Blades :: Cycle : ?

Like, blades are part of a fan.
Similarly, wheels are part of the cycle.

Hence, the fourth option is correct.

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Question : The amount received on a certain sum after 3 years and 5 years on compound interest (compounding annually) is Rs. 20,736 and Rs. 29,859.84 respectively. What is that sum?

Option 1: Rs. 9000

Option 2: Rs. 14,000

Option 3: Rs. 15,000

Option 4: Rs. 12,000

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Rs. 12,000


Solution : Amount after $t$ years = $P(1+\frac{R}{100})^{t}$, where
$P$ = Principal
$R$ = annual rate interest
For 3 years:
⇒ 20736 = $P(1+\frac{R}{100})^{3}$ = 20736
For 5 years:
⇒ 29859.84 = $(1+\frac{R}{100})^{5}$
Now we find the Principal ($P$) and Annual rate ($R$)
⇒ $\frac{29859.84}{20736}$ =

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Question : The music of Bharatanatyam belongs to ______________ of southern India.

Option 1: Hindustani system

Option 2: Carnatic system

Option 3: Folk system

Option 4: Fusion system

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Carnatic system


Solution : The correct option is the Carnatic system.

The Carnatic music tradition is the source of the music connected to Bharatanatyam, a traditional dance form from southern India. Originating in the southern Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, Carnatic music

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Question : Choose the incorrectly spelt word.

Option 1: Wider

Option 2: Glovve

Option 3: Hide

Option 4: Fold

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Glovve


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Explanation:

The correct spelling of the word is glove, but there is an extra letter, making it "glovve". The additional "v" is a spelling error, as the word should have only one "v".

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Question : The maximum biological damage is produced by

Option 1: X-rays

Option 2: gamma-rays

Option 3: beta-rays

Option 4: alpha-rays

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: gamma-rays


Solution : The correct answer is gamma rays.

The gamma rays produce the maximum biological damage because gamma rays have the most penetrating powers among the alpha, beta, and gamma radiations. It can penetrate the body's inner cells ionize the cells and alter the cell and DNA

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Question : A shopkeeper sells an item at a loss of 8%. However, if he increases the selling price by Rs. 36, he could gain 12%. Find the cost price of the article (in Rs.).

Option 1: 180

Option 2: 270

Option 3: 150

Option 4: 360

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 180


Solution : Given,
Loss percentage = 8%
Increase in Selling price = Rs 36
Gain percentage = 12%
(100 + Gain %) – (100 – Loss %) = Increase
Let the cost price of an item be Rs $x$.
According to the question,
⇒ $(100 + 12)x

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Question : What is the area of a square whose diagonal is $5 \sqrt{2}$ cm?

Option 1: 64 cm2

Option 2: 25 cm2

Option 3: 100 cm2

Option 4: 36 cm2

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 25 cm2


Solution : Diagonal of a square, $D$ = $5 \sqrt{2}$ cm
Area of a square = $\frac{1}{2}D^2$
= $\frac{1}{2}(5 \sqrt{2})^2$
= $\frac{50}{2}$
= 25 cm2
Hence, the correct answer is 25 cm2.

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Question : Who among the following was the Governor-General from 1773 to 1785?

Option 1: Warren Hastings

Option 2: Lord Dalhousie

Option 3: William Bentinck

Option 4: Lord Mountbatten

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Warren Hastings


Solution : The correct answer is Warren Hastings.

Warren Hastings was the Governor General of Bengal from 1773-1785. He was responsible for enforcing the Regulating Act of 1773. And he was also impeached when he returned to England, although he was acquitted after a trial.

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