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Question : Five bells commence tolling together and toll at intervals of 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 seconds respectively. In 1 hour 20 minutes, how many times do they toll together?

Option 1: 20

Option 2: 15

Option 3: 14

Option 4: 17

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 17


Solution : Time after which the 5 bells will toll together = LCM of 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25
= 5 × 5 × 3 × 2 × 2
= 300 seconds
= 5 minutes
Total time = 1 hour 20 minutes
= 60 + 20

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Question : Simplify the following expression.
25 + 12 – 2 + (4 + 2)

Option 1: 41

Option 2: 37

Option 3: 35

Option 4: 44

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 41


Solution : Given: 25 + 12 – 2 + (4 + 2)
= 25 + 12 –  2 + 6
= 41
Hence, the correct answer is 41.

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Question : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.

To descend a cragged / mountain, however, was most / difficult and dangerous / than to ascend it.

Option 1: To descend a cragged

Option 2: difficult and dangerous

Option 3: mountain however was most

Option 4: than to ascend it

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: mountain however was most


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

More should replace most, as it is the correct comparative form that should be used. The sentence requires a comparative form, as it is comparing the descent to the ascent.

Therefore, the correct

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Question : As per the Constitution of India, the President of India shall hold office for a term of ___ from the date on which he enters his office.

Option 1: four years

Option 2: six years

Option 3: three years

Option 4: five years

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: five years


Solution : The correct answer is five years.

The Indian President is appointed to a five-year term that begins on the day of his inauguration, according to Article 56 of the Constitution. He can submit his resignation in writing to the Vice president of India

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Question : The average height of P, Q, and R is 160 cm. If the average height of P and Q is 140 cm and that of Q and R is 129 cm, then what is the height of Q?

Option 1: 72 cm

Option 2: 62 cm

Option 3: 58 cm

Option 4: 78 cm

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 58 cm


Solution : According to the question
Average = $\frac{P+Q+R}{3}$ = 160
⇒ P + Q + R = 480
Also, $\frac{P+Q}{2}$ = 140
⇒ P + Q = 280
The average height of Q and R is 129 cm,
⇒ $\frac{Q+R}{2}$ = 129
⇒ Q +

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Question : Select the wrongly spelt word.

Option 1: Adverse

Option 2: Anarcy

Option 3: Annul

Option 4: Adulterate

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Anarcy


Solution : The second option is the correct choice.

The wrongly spelled word is anarcy. The correct spelling is anarchy, which is a state of disorder or absence of government and control. The wrong spelling has 'h' missing in it.

The meanings of the other options are

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Question : The least number of years in which a sum of money on 19% p.a. compound interest will be more than double is _____.

Option 1: 3 years

Option 2: 4 years

Option 3: 5 years

Option 4: 2 years

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 4 years


Solution : Let the principal be Rs. $P$.
Amount (A) = Rs. $2P$
Rate = 19%
Time = $T$ years
When compounded annually, $ A= P(1+\frac{R}{100})^{T}$
Where A is the total amount, P is the principal amount, R is the rate of interest per annum, and

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Question : By which Indian scientist is the famous autobiography "Wings of Fire" written?

Option 1: Homi J. Bhabha

Option 2: C. V. Raman

Option 3: A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Option 4: Vikram Sarabhai

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: A. P. J. Abdul Kalam


Solution : The correct answer is A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.

Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, popularly known as the Missile Man of India, wrote his autobiography, Wings of Fire (1999). He co-wrote it with Arun Tiwari. In his autobiography, Kalam

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Question : The price of electricity has been increased by 25%. If a person wants to keep the expenditure the same, then the percentage reduction in the use of electricity should be:

Option 1: 19

Option 2: 18

Option 3: 21

Option 4: 20

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 20


Solution : Let's assume the initial expenditure is 100.
Expenditure after a price increase of 25% = 125
The consumption should be decreased in such a way that expenditure remains the same.
Required Percentage to decrease consumption = $\frac{25}{125}$ × 100 = 20%
Hence, the correct answer

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