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Question : The cost of an article worth Rs. 100 is increased by 10% first and again increased by 10%. The total increase (in Rs.) is:

Option 1: 20

Option 2: 21

Option 3: 110

Option 4: 121

Team Careers360 10th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 21


Solution : The cost of the article is increased by 10%.
The new cost becomes,
= 100 + $\frac{10}{100}$ × 100 = Rs. 110
Then, this new cost is again increased by 10%.
The final cost becomes,
= 110 + $\frac{10}{100}$ × 110 = Rs. 121
Therefore,

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Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No error".

I and him (1) / are (2) / very good friends. (3) / No error (4)

Option 1: (1)

Option 2: (2)

Option 3: (3)

Option 4: (4)

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Correct Answer: (1)


Solution : The error lies in the first part of the sentence.

"I and him" should be replaced with "he and I" as the correct subjective pronouns should be used in the correct order, which in the case of a positive statement is the second person, third

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Question : National income received by the households is called_____.

Option 1: domestic income

Option 2: professional income

Option 3: personal income

Option 4: disposable income

Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: personal income


Solution : The correct option is personal income.

The national income received by households is called "personal income." Personal income includes all income received by individuals and households, such as wages, salaries, rental income, dividends, and transfer payments like social security and unemployment benefits. It

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Question : Directions: Which figure will come next in the series from the given alternatives?
Question Figure:

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer:


Solution : According to the following question figure –
1. In each alternative leaf the lines inside the leaf or veins are moved upward and downward direction alternatively.
2. The complete part of the flower starting from the small lines inside the flower is removed in each figure.

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Question : The volume of a cone is 27720 cm3. If the height of the cone is 20 cm, then what will be the area of the base?

Option 1: 4158 cm2

Option 2: 4272 cm2

Option 3: 4626 cm2

Option 4: 4836 cm2

Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 4158 cm2


Solution : Given,
The volume of a cone is 27720 cm3
The height of the cone is 20 cm
We know,
Volume of a cone = $\frac{1}{3}$ × area of base × height
⇒ 27720 = $\frac{1}{3}$ × area of base × 20

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Question : When a watch is sold at $\frac{7}{11}$ of the marked price, there is a loss of 20%. What is the ratio of the marked price to the cost price of this watch?

Option 1: 44 : 35

Option 2: 31 : 25

Option 3: 41 : 25

Option 4: 38 : 35

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 44 : 35


Solution : Let the cost price be CP and the marked price as MP. 
Given that when the watch is sold at $\frac{7}{11}$ of the MP, there is a loss of 20%.
This means that $\frac{7}{11}$ of the MP is 80% of the CP.
$⇒\frac{7}{11}

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Question : Which among the following movements was not led by Mahatma Gandhi?

Option 1: Quit India movement

Option 2: Swadeshi movement

Option 3: Non-cooperation movement

Option 4: Civil Disobedience movement

Team Careers360 13th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Swadeshi movement


Solution : The correct answer is the Swadeshi movement.

The Swadeshi were a component of the Indian Independence movement and aided in the growth of Indian nationalism. Lala Lajpat Rai, Bipin Chandra Pal, and Bal Gangadhar Tilak are the main figures in the Swadeshi movement. The

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Question : The largest standing army of the Sultanate directly paid by the state, was created by:

Option 1: Iltutmish

Option 2: Alauddin Khalji

Option 3: Muhammad bin Tughluq

Option 4: Sikandar Lodi

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Alauddin Khalji


Solution : The correct answer is Alauddin Khalji.

Alauddin Khalji's reign was between 1296 AD  and 1316 AD. Alauddin Khalji adopted the system of holding a large permanent military. For the first time, the army was paid in cash, and grades of soldiers were created.

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Question : What is the upper age limit for appointment as a judge of the High court as of October 2022?

Option 1: 62 years

Option 2: 57 years

Option 3: 55 years

Option 4: 60 years

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 62 years


Solution : The correct answer is 62 years.

As of October 2022, candidates directly recruited from the Bar to serve as High Court judges in India face no upper age limit, allowing advocates to be appointed at any age if they meet eligibility criteria. However, for

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