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Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
81, 92, 101, 108, 113, ?

Option 1: 118

Option 2: 117

Option 3: 114

Option 4: 116

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 116


Solution : Given:
81, 92, 101, 108, 113, ?

Add the consecutive odd numbers starting from 11 in decreasing order to the previous term, to obtain the next term –
81 + 11 = 92; 92 + 9 = 101; 101 + 7 = 108; 108 +

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Question : The length of each side of a rhombus is 10 cm. If the length of one of its diagonals is 16 cm, then what is the area of the rhombus?

Option 1: 108 cm2

Option 2: 112 cm2

Option 3: 128 cm2

Option 4: 96 cm2

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 96 cm2


Solution : The area (A) of a rhombus, $A = \frac{1}{2} \times d_1 \times d_2$ where $d_1$ and $d_2$ are the lengths of the diagonals.
Given: $d_1$ = 16 cm
The length of each side of the rhombus is 10 cm. 
Using the Pythagorean theorem, 

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Question : A litre of water weighs a kilogram, and a litre of another liquid weighs 1.340 kilograms. A mixture of the two weighs 1.270 kilograms per litre. The ratio of their volumes in a litre of the mixture is:

Option 1: 27 : 34

Option 2: 7 : 17

Option 3: 17 : 24

Option 4: 7 : 27

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 7 : 27


Solution : Given: A litre of water weighs a kilogram = 1000 gm
A litre of a 2nd liquid weighs 1.340 kilograms = 1340 gm
A litre of a mixture of the two weighs 1.270 kilograms = 1270 gm
So, the ratio of their

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Question : Directions: Select the option related to the third letter cluster in the same way as the second letter cluster is related to the first letter cluster.
AND : VHV :: LXY : ?

Option 1: HRR

Option 2: HRQ

Option 3: GRQ

Option 4: GSQ

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: GRQ


Solution : Given:
AND : VHV :: LXY : ?

Subtract 5, 6, and 8 from the place value of the first, second, and third letters of AND to get the related letter cluster.
A – 5 = V; N – 6 = H; D – 8

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Question : Directions: Find the missing number from the given responses.

7 3 10
3 4 7
2 7 ?
42 84 140

Option 1: 2

Option 2: 17

Option 3: 34

Option 4: 9

Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 2


Solution : Given:

7 3 10
3 4 7
2 7 ?
42 84 140

The pattern can be observed running vertically down in the columns.
Column 1: 7 × 3 × 2 = 42
Column 2: 3 × 4 × 7 = 84
Column 3: 10

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Question : Vyom purchased 40 dozen pens at the rate of Rs. 56 per dozen. He sold 15 dozen at a 20% profit and the remaining 25 dozen at a 10% profit. What is his profit percentage?

Option 1: 12.5%

Option 2: 16.66%

Option 3: 11.25%

Option 4: 13.75%

Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 13.75%


Solution : Cost price (CP) = Number of dozens × Rate per dozen
= 40 × 56
= Rs. 2240
For the first 15 dozen pens (sold at a 20% profit):
Profit percentage = 20%
⇒ Profit per dozen = $\frac{20}{100}$ × Cost per dozen
= $\frac{20}{100}×{56}$

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Question : Select the most appropriate synonym to substitute the bracketed word in the given sentence.

No need to read (voluminous) campaign literature, or pore through printed recommendations.

Option 1: Commodious

Option 2: Micro

Option 3: Sparkling

Option 4: Reverberate

Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Commodious


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Voluminous refers to clothing that is large, consists of a lot of cloth, and is roomy.

Commodious is used to describe something that has a lot of space. Both of these words imply having too much space,

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Question : Who among the following was revered as the 'Queen of Thumri'?

Option 1: Naina Devi

Option 2: Siddheshwari Devi

Option 3: Girija Devi

Option 4: Annapurna Devi

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Girija Devi


Solution : The correct option is Girija Devi.​​​​

Girija Devi was widely acclaimed as the "Queen of Thumri", a title bestowed upon her for her unparalleled mastery and contributions to this captivating genre of Indian classical music. Thumri, known for its expressive lyrics and delicate

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Question : Directions: From the given alternative words, select the word that can be formed using the letters of the given word.
DISCOVERY

Option 1: STORY

Option 2: RECOVER

Option 3: ROARED

Option 4: DECOY

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: DECOY


Solution : Given:
DISCOVERY

Now, let's compare all the option words with the word DISCOVERY –
First option: STORY; T is not present in the word DISCOVERY. Therefore, all the letters of STORY are not present in the word DISCOVERY.
Second option: RECOVER; The letters R and 

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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’.

His absence from my party is too much painful for me.

Option 1: party is too much

Option 2: painful for me.

Option 3: His absence from my

Option 4: No error

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: party is too much


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Explanation: The phrase "too much" is not needed in this context. When expressing that something is painful, the correct usage is "too painful" rather than "too much pain". "Too much" is typically used before

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