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Question : In which year did Babur defeat Rana Sanga at Khanwa?

Option 1: 1531

Option 2: 1527

Option 3: 1529

Option 4: 1525

Team Careers360 27th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 1527


Solution : The correct option is 1527.

On March 17, 1527, Babur triumphed over Rana Sanga in the Battle of Khanwa. An important military conflict known as the Battle of Khanwa occurred close to the town of Khanwa in modern-day Rajasthan, India. The triumph strengthened Babur's hold

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Question : Entamoeba histolytica is a parasite found in man's

Option 1: liver

Option 2: intestines

Option 3: lungs

Option 4: kidneys

Team Careers360 26th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: intestines


Solution : The correct option is - intestines

Entamoeba histolytica infects the human gastrointestinal tract, typically the large intestine (colon). It can be transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated food or water, or through close contact with infected individuals.

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Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fourth term in the same way as the first term is related to the second term and the fifth term is related to the sixth term.
AKV : ZIS :: ? : ENI :: PQR : OOO

Option 1: FOL

Option 2: EPL

Option 3: FPL

Option 4: EQL

Team Careers360 26th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: FPL


Solution : Given:
AKV : ZIS :: ? : ENI :: PQR : OOO

Subtract 1, 2, and 3 from the place value of the first, second and third letters respectively, to obtain the required missing term –
Like, AKV : ZIS→ A – 1 = Z;

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Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No Error'.

Factoring is, of course, different from and superior than bill discounting, from the point of view of a small company.

Option 1: bill discounting, from the point of

Option 2: No Error

Option 3: factoring is, of course, different from and superior than

Option 4: view of a small company.

Team Careers360 27th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: factoring is, of course, different from and superior than


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

The correct usage is superior to. It is the appropriate construction when comparing two things, as the preposition to is used after the word superior.

Therefore, the correct

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Question : Directions: Select the figure from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

Team Careers360 26th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer:


Solution : According to the given question figures –
1. The number of triangles in each figure is a prime number in continuous increasing order.
2. In the first figure we have 2 triangles so in the next figure number of triangles is 3, 5, 7, and 11.

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Question : The breadth of a rectangle is $\frac{4}{5}$th of the radius of a circle. The radius of the circle is $\frac{1}{5}$ of the side of a square, whose area is 625 cm2. What is the area of the rectangle if the length of the rectangle is 20 cm?

Option 1: 150 cm2

Option 2: 600 cm2

Option 3: 100 cm2

Option 4: 80 cm2

Team Careers360 27th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 80 cm2


Solution : The breadth of a rectangle is $\frac{4}{5}$ of the radius of a circle
The radius of the circle is $\frac{1}{5}$ of the side of a square, whose area is 625 cm$^2$
The length of the rectangle is = 20 cm
Formula Used:
The

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Question : Select the most appropriate antonym to substitute the bracketed word in the given sentence.
They are virtually unimpeachable in the (unbiased), invariably correct reading of a race.

Option 1: captivity

Option 2: stranger

Option 3: prejudiced

Option 4: ceasing

Team Careers360 26th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: prejudiced


Solution : The third option is correct.

Unbiased means not showing prejudice or favouritism and being fair and impartial.
The antonym of unbiased is prejudiced, which means showing favouritism or a preconceived opinion based on incomplete information or stereotypes.

The meanings of the other words are as

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Question : The marked price of a pen is 25% more than its cost price. The pen is sold for INR 220 after a discount of INR 30. What is the profit percentage?

Option 1: 10%

Option 2: 15%

Option 3: 20%

Option 4: 17.5%

Team Careers360 27th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 10%


Solution : Given: Selling price = INR 220
Profit = INR 30
Let the cost price be $x$.
Then, Marked price = $1.25x$
We know that,
Marked price = selling price + discount
⇒ $\frac{125x}{100}=220+30$
⇒ $x = 200$
Cost price = INR 200
Profit = selling

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Question : Directions: In the following question, a series is given with one number missing. Choose the correct alternative from the ones given that will complete the series.
6, 12, 20, 30, 42, ?

Option 1: 53

Option 2: 52

Option 3: 56

Option 4: 50

Team Careers360 26th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 56


Solution : Given:
6, 12, 20, 30, 42, ?

Add consecutive even numbers (starting from 6) to each term to get the next term.
6 + 6 = 12; 12 + 8 = 20; 20 + 10 = 30; 30 + 12 = 42; 42 + 14

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