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Question : According to Census 2011, the percentage of the Urban population in India is _______.

Option 1: 25.6

Option 2: 21.6

Option 3: 31.16

Option 4: 35.6

Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 31.16


Solution : The correct answer is 31.16.

According to the 2011 Census of India, the rural population constitutes 68.84% of India's total, while the urban population stands at 31.16%. This reflects a rise in the level of urbanisation from 27.81% in the 2001 Census to 31.16%

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Question : Mohenjodaro belongs to which of the following civilizations?

Option 1: Maya civilization

Option 2: Indus Valley civilization

Option 3: Mesopotamian civilization

Option 4: Egyptian civilization

Team Careers360 10th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Indus Valley civilization


Solution : The correct answer is the Indus Valley civilization.

Mohenjo-daro belongs to the Indus Valley Civilization. Harappan Civilization is also used for this civilization. This ancient civilization existed around 3300–1300 BCE in Pakistan and northwest India. Mohenjo-daro was one of the major cities

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Question : Select the most appropriate synonym to substitute the bracketed word in the given sentence.
So can our community leaders come up with a plan of action to help (alleviate) this problem?

Option 1: Falter

Option 2: Diminish

Option 3: Altruistic

Option 4: Aggravate

Team Careers360 13th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Diminish


Solution : The fourth option is correct.

Alleviate means to make something less strong or bad.
Diminish means to make something less intense or reduce its intensity.
Thus, it is clear that the word diminish is a synonym of the word alleviate.

Hence, the correct answer

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Question : Who among the following was the last Pallava king?

Option 1: Mahendravarman

Option 2: Aparajita Varman

Option 3: Narasimhavarman

Option 4: Simhavishnu

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Aparajita Varman


Solution : The correct option is Aparajita Varman.

Aparajita Varman was the last Pallava king. The Pallava dynasty was centred in the city of Kanchipuram in the modern-day Indian state of Tamil Nadu. With time, the Pallava dynasty— well-known for their contributions to art and

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Question : Which device is used for measuring temperature?

Option 1: Manometer

Option 2: Ammeter

Option 3: Thermometer

Option 4: Barometer

Team Careers360 11th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Thermometer


Solution : The correct option is the Thermometer.

A common and conventional instrument for measuring temperature is a thermometer. It consists of a glass tube with a calibrated scale enclosing a temperature-sensitive liquid (such as alcohol or mercury). The liquid expands or contracts in response to temperature

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Question : Pandit Kishan Maharaj was a famous Indian______player.

Option 1: sitar

Option 2: sarangi

Option 3: flute

Option 4: tabla

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: tabla


Solution : The correct option is tabla.

Pandit Kishan Maharaj was an eminent Indian tabla player belonging to the Banaras gharana. Renowned for his virtuosity, rhythmic mastery, and innovative compositions, he enriched the world of classical music. He was honoured with awards like the Padma Shri (1973)

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Question : A person earns a profit of 30% by selling an article for INR 325. How much per cent should he increase his selling price to earn a profit of 40%?

Option 1: 6.66%

Option 2: 8.25%

Option 3: 7.69%

Option 4: 5.25%

Team Careers360 10th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 7.69%


Solution : Selling price = INR 325
Profit = 30% of cost price
Selling price = cost price + profit
325 = cost price + 30% of cost price
⇒ 325 = 130% of cost price
Cost price = $\frac{325}{1.3}$ = INR 250
Profit = 40% of

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Question : Directions: In a certain code language, MOTION is coded as NNUHPM. What is the code for NORMAL in that code language?

Option 1: ONSLBL

Option 2: ONSLBK

Option 3: ONSLCK

Option 4: ONTLCK

Team Careers360 10th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: ONSLBK


Solution : Given:
MOTION is coded as NNUHPM. 

Add 1 and subtract 1 alternately from the positional values of the letters to obtain the required code.
MOTION→M + 1; O – 1; T + 1; I – 1; O + 1; N – 1 = NNUHPM.
Similarly,

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Question : Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.
Liable to catch fire easily

Option 1: Incombustible

Option 2: Agnostic

Option 3: Venial

Option 4: Inflammable

Team Careers360 10th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Inflammable


Solution : The fourth option is correct.

  • Among the given options, the word inflammable can replace the given phrase.
  • Inflammable means something that is easily capable of catching fire.

Therefore, the correct answer is inflammable.

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