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Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

She reduced the volume because the ______music was becoming too much for her.

Option 1: concede

Option 2: content

Option 3: constant

Option 4: competent

Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: constant


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

The word constant in this context suggests that the music was unvarying, continuous, or persistent. It was likely playing at the same level or intensity without significant changes, making it overwhelming for the person. 

Therefore, the complete sentence

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Question : If the price is decreased by 25%, then by how much percentage of consumption should be increased, so that the expenditure remains the same?

Option 1: 20%

Option 2: 40%

Option 3: 37.5%

Option 4: 33.33%

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 33.33%


Solution : Let the price be INR 100.
If the price decreases by 25%, then the decreased price
= 75% of 100
= INR 75
Increase needed = 100 – 75 = 25
Required percentage = $\frac{25}{75}$ × 100
= 33.33%
Hence, the correct answer is 33.33%.

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Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.

To have the heart of stone.

Option 1: Not being able to make a decision.

Option 2: To be fearless.

Option 3: To feel no pity.

Option 4: To have a hidden agenda.

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: To feel no pity.


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

Explanation:

The given idiomatic expression refers to a lack of compassion or empathy, indicating someone who is emotionally cold or indifferent to the suffering or emotions of others.

Therefore, the correct answer is to feel

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Question : As of 2022, who is India's last living Sadhir dancer honoured with the Padma Shri Award 2022?

Option 1: Baisali Mohanty

Option 2: R Muthukannammal

Option 3: Rukmini Devi Arundale

Option 4: Manjamma Jogathi

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: R Muthukannammal


Solution : The correct answer is R Muthukannammal.

In Tamil Nadu, India's R Muthukannammal is a seventh-generation renowned Sadir dancer. Out of the 32 Devadasis who served the deity at the Viralimalai Murugan temple, she is the only one who has survived. She is the

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Question : If the price of a washing machine is first increased by 25% and then decreased by 25%, then the net change in price will be a _____.

Option 1: 6.5% increase

Option 2: 6.5% decrease

Option 3: 6.25% decrease

Option 4: 6.25% increase

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 6.25% decrease


Solution : Given:
First percentage change ($x$) = 25% increase
Second percentage change ($y$) = 25% decrease
On putting the value of $x$ and $y$ in the equation,
Net percentage change $=25 - 25 - \frac{25\times 25}{100}$
$= - \frac{625}{100}\%$
$=-6.25\%$
Hence, the correct answer is

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Question : An object travels 20 m in 5 seconds and then another 25 m in 10 seconds. What is the average speed?

Option 1: 4 m/s

Option 2: 2 m/s

Option 3: 3 m/s

Option 4: 5 m/s

Team Careers360 14th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 3 m/s


Solution : The total distance traveled = 20 m + 25 m = 45 m
The total time taken = 5 s + 10 s = 15 s
$\therefore$ The average speed $ = \frac{\text{Total Distance}}{\text{Total Time}} = \frac{45 \, \text{m}}{15 \, \text{s}} = 3 \,

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Question : What is needed to create demand?

Option 1: Production

Option 2: Price

Option 3: Income

Option 4: Import

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Production


Solution : The correct option is production.

For demand to exist, the product or service must be available in the market. Sufficient production is necessary to ensure an adequate supply to meet potential demand.

High-quality production can contribute to positive consumer experiences, which, in turn, can drive

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Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

My son turned a year older on his birthday recently __________March 14.

Option 1: at

Option 2: over

Option 3: in

Option 4: on

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: on


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

On is the correct preposition, as it is used to refer to a particular day or date.

Therefore, the complete sentence is: "My son turned a year older on his birthday recently on March 14."

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