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Question : Which of the following is not a chemical reaction?

Option 1: Burning of paper

Option 2: Digestion of food

Option 3: Conversion of water into steam

Option 4: Burning of coal

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Conversion of water into steam


Solution : The correct option is the Conversion of water into steam.

The conversion of water into steam is a physical reaction because it involves the state of matter without altering the chemical composition of water molecules. Heat energy is applied to water,

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Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

These colours add a vivacious and fairy-like effect to my dress.

Option 1: repressed

Option 2: impassive

Option 3: sparky

Option 4: gloomy

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: sparky


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

Sparky aligns closely with the meaning of vivacious, conveying a lively, energetic, and vibrant quality. In the context of the sentence, it describes how the colours contribute an animated and lively effect to the dress.

The

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Question : The Amaravati School of art was developed under the patronage of _________.

Option 1: Cholas

Option 2: Cheras

Option 3: Satavahanas

Option 4: Palas

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Satavahanas


Solution : The correct option is Satavahanas.

The Amaravati School of Art flourished under the patronage of the Satavahana rulers in ancient India. The Satavahanas were a dynasty that ruled over the Deccan region from the 1st century BCE to the 3rd century CE. The Amaravati

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Question : A man walking at the speed of 8 km/hr covers a certain distance in 5 hours and 30 minutes. If he covers the same distance by cycle in 4 hours, then what is the speed of the cycle?

Option 1: 11 km/hr

Option 2: 15 km/hr

Option 3: 8 km/hr

Option 4: 9 km/hr

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 11 km/hr


Solution : Time = 5 hr 30 minutes = 5.5 hours
Distance = Speed $\times$ Time $=8\times5.5=44$ km
According to the question,
The same distance is covered by cycle in 4 hours.
$\therefore$ Speed of the cycle $=\frac{44}{4}=11$ km/hr
Hence, the correct answer is 11 km/hr.

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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'.
I am not going to help you of this science project.

Option 1: help you of

Option 2: I am not going to

Option 3: this science project.

Option 4: No Error

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: help you of


Solution : The first option is correct.

  • The correct phrase is help you with, not help you of.
  • Of is used to show possession or relationship, not to indicate assistance.
  • With is used to indicate that one thing or person is together or accompanying
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Question : Directions: Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded (rotation is NOT allowed).

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer:


Solution : Since the rotation is restricted. So, the embedded figure will have the same orientation as the main figure. By comparison of the question figure with all the option figures, it is evident that the given question figure is embedded only in the third option figure.

Hence,

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Question : The interest accrued on INR 12,000 in two years, when interest is compounded annually, is INR 3,870. What is the rate of interest per annum?

Option 1: 12.5%

Option 2: 10%

Option 3: 20%

Option 4: 15%

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 15%


Solution : Principal sum, $P$ = INR 12,000
Term, $n$ = 2 years
Compound interest = INR 3870
Let $R$ be the interest rate.
When compounded annually,
Compound interest = $P(1+\frac{R}{100})^n - P$
⇒ $3870 = 12000(1+\frac{R}{100})^2 - 12000$
⇒ $3870 + 12000 = 12000(1+\frac{R}{100})^2 $

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Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third letter cluster in the same way as the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster.
BAG : ACZBFH :: DOG : ?

Option 1: CENPHF

Option 2: CNEPFH

Option 3: CENPFH

Option 4: CNEFHH

Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: CENPFH


Solution : Given:
BAG : ACZBFH :: DOG : ?

Subtract and add 1 to the place value of each letter of BAG to get the related letter cluster.
B – 1 = A; B + 1 = C; A – 1 = Z; A + 1

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Question : Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.

As he walked past the chambers, Samir asked everyone to quiet _______.

Option 1: please

Option 2: rise

Option 3: up

Option 4: down

Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: down


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

Explanation:

In this context, the term quiet down is a colloquial expression used to instruct or request people to lower their volume or become silent. The preposition down complements the verb quiet to convey the idea of reducing

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Question : Directions: In this question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at 1, 2, and 3 which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is 4.

He makes excellent portraits.

  1. paints
  2. portrays
  3. illustrates
  4. No Improvement

Option 1: 1

Option 2: 2

Option 3: 3

Option 4: 4

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 1


Solution : The first option is the correct choice.

A portrait is a painting or drawing, especially one depicting only the face, head, and shoulders.

The correct verb to create a portrait is paints.

The verb portrays means to play a character, and the verb illustrates means

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