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Question : If $A:B: C=2:3:4$, then what will be the value of $\frac{A}{B}:\frac{B}{C}:\frac{C}{A}$?

Option 1: $9: 5: 36$

Option 2: $8: 7: 25$

Option 3: $8: 9: 24$

Option 4: $12: 10: 13$

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $8: 9: 24$


Solution : Let's denote $k$ as a constant. Given that $A :B : C = 2 :3 :4$ 
⇒ $A = 2k,B = 3k,$ and $C = 4k$
So, $\frac{A}{B} = \frac{2k}{3k}=\frac{2}{3}$
⇒ $\frac{C}{D} = \frac{3k}{4k}=\frac{3}{4}$
⇒ $\frac{C}{A} = \frac{4k}{2k} = \frac{2}{1}$
So, the values

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Question : As per the Census 2011, which of the following metro cities was the most populated in India?

Option 1: Kolkata

Option 2: Chennai

Option 3: Delhi

Option 4: Mumbai

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Mumbai


Solution : The correct answer is Mumbai.

Mumbai is one of the world's most populous urban zones and the fourth most populous city globally. As per Census 2011, Mumbai is the most populated metro city in India, with a population of over 18 million. Delhi is

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Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A large bundle bound for storage or transport

Option 1: Antagonist

Option 2: Belligerent

Option 3: Bale

Option 4: Apiary

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Bale


Solution : The most appropriate one-word substitute for the given group of words is the third option.

Explanation: The term bale refers to a large bundle of something, usually tightly bound for storage or transport. This word accurately captures the meaning of the described object concisely, aligning

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Question : If A can do 20 percent of the work in 6 days, then A can complete the entire work in how many days?

Option 1: 15 days

Option 2: 25 days

Option 3: 30 days

Option 4: 60 days

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 30 days


Solution : According to the questions
20% work will be done in 6 days
⇒ 1% work will be done in $\frac{6}{20}$ days
⇒ 100% work will be done in $\frac{6}{20}×100$ days = 30 days
Hence, the correct answer is 30 days.

 

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Question : Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.

One who hates or discriminates against women.

Option 1: Misogynist

Option 2: Pessimist

Option 3: Feminist

Option 4: Atheist

Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Misogynist


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Misogynist is a noun that refers to a person who holds a strong dislike or prejudice against women. It is formed from the Greek words "misein", meaning "to hate", and "gyne", meaning "woman".

Therefore, the correct one-word substitute

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Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Nickel or brass can cause an allergic reaction when in __________with human skin.

Option 1: contact

Option 2: surface

Option 3: accordance

Option 4: parallel

Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: contact


Solution : The correct option is the first option.

Contact is when two things physically touch or come into contact with each other. In this context, it implies direct touching or interaction between nickel or brass and human skin, which can cause an allergic reaction.

The meanings

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Question : Which is the port town of the Indus Valley civilisation?

Option 1: Kalibangan

Option 2: Lothal

Option 3: Rupar

Option 4: Mohenjo-daro

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Lothal


Solution : The correct answer is Lothal.

Lothal is one of the only excavated port towns of the Indus Valley Civilisation. The site is well-known for the discoveries of several Indus Valley ruins. According to the Indian Archaeological Survey, it is a harbour town. The first

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Question : Which from the following countries is not a permanent member of the UN Security Council?

Option 1: France

Option 2: Russia

Option 3: USA

Option 4: Italy

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Italy


Solution : The correct option is - Italy.

The five sovereign nations that were given a permanent seat on the UN Security Council by the UN Charter of 1945 are known as the permanent members of the UN Security Council. These nations are China, France, Russia, the

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Question : The percentage of nitrogen in air is about ______ by volume.

Option 1: 76%

Option 2: 78%

Option 3: 82%

Option 4: 74%

Team Careers360 9th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 78%


Solution : The correct answer is 78%.

The composition of nitrogen in air is about 78%. The other gas composition is 21% oxygen, 0.9% is occupied by argon, and the rest is occupied by gases like carbon dioxide, helium, hydrogen, methane, and ozone.

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Question : Which of the following is a neighbouring country of India?

Option 1: Australia

Option 2: Iran

Option 3: Russia

Option 4: Maldives

Team Careers360 10th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Maldives


Solution : The correct answer is Maldives.

Maldives is a neighbouring island country of India. It is located in the Indian Ocean. Tourism is the mainstay of the Maldivian economy. India provides many training opportunities for the Maldivian National Defence Force(MDNF), meeting around 70% of

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