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Question : Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully, Select the option 'No correction required' if the sentence is correct as given.

(The shocked entrance) of so many witnesses seemed to have brought them to their senses.

Option 1: The shocking entrances

Option 2: The unexpected entrance

Option 3: The unexpecting entrances

Option 4: No correction required

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: The unexpected entrance


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Explanation:

The original phrase "the shocked entrance" implies that the entrance itself was in a state of shock, which is not a standard expression. The replacement "the unexpected entrance" fits the context better, conveying that

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Question : Ustaad Allauddin Khan, a famous Indian musician, is associated with which musical instruments?

Option 1: Surbahar

Option 2: Santoor

Option 3: Sarod

Option 4: Sitar

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Sarod


Solution : The correct answer is Sarod.

The famed Indian musician Ustaad Allauddin Khan is associated with the musical instrument known as the "sarod." It is a stringed instrument that is frequently heard in Hindustani classical music. Ustad Allauddin Khan, affectionately known as Baba. He was an

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Question : What is the difference between the compound interest and the simple interest on Rs. 2,000 at 10% interest per annum for 2 years, if, for compound interest, interest is compounded annually?

Option 1: Rs. 20

Option 2: Rs. 40

Option 3: Rs. 80

Option 4: Rs. 60

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Rs. 20


Solution : The formula for simple interest (SI) is, SI = $\frac{\text{PRT}}{100}$
where P is the principal amount, R is the rate of interest per annum (in decimal) and T is the time in years
SI = 2000 × 0.10 × 2 = Rs. 400
The

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Question : Directions: In the following question, Select the number that can be placed at the sign of the question mark (?) from the given alternatives.

4 5 6
3 4 2
5 3 3
23 19 ?

Option 1: 14

Option 2: 16

Option 3: 20

Option 4: 24

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 20


Solution : The pattern followed is that the second row is added to the product of the first and third to obtain the fourth row.

Like, in column one; 4 × 5 + 3 = 23
And, in column two; 5 × 3 + 4 = 19

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Question : In an election between 2 candidates, 5% of the votes were invalid. The winning candidate got 2200 votes and the losing candidate got 1600 votes. The losing candidate got what percentage of the total votes cast?

Option 1: 35%

Option 2: 30%

Option 3: 45%

Option 4: 40%

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 40%


Solution : The total number of valid votes = 2200 + 1600 = 3800
The total number of votes cast = $\frac{3800}{1 - 0.05}$ = 4000
Percentage $=\frac{\text{Votes by the losing candidate}}{\text{Total votes cast}} \times 100= \frac{1600}{4000} \times 100= 40\%$
Hence, the correct answer is 40%.

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Question : If 18% of a number is 720, then what is 81% of the same number?

Option 1: 2280

Option 2: 1620

Option 3: 3240

Option 4: 3160

Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 3240


Solution : If 18% = 720
Then 81% = $\frac{(720×81)}{18}$ = 3240
Hence, the correct answer is 3240.

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Question : Tsunamis are caused by

Option 1: mixing of cold and warm current

Option 2: earthquakes

Option 3: changes in sea level

Option 4: gravitational pull of the moon

Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: earthquakes


Solution : The correct answer is earthquakes.

Earthquakes on convergent tectonic plate borders create the majority of tsunamis. These are also seismic sea waves and are one of nature's most powerful and destructive forces. Tsunamis are large-wavelength water waves created by seismic movements on the ocean floor.

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Question : Directions: Which one of the given responses is the meaningful order of the following?
1. Brahmaputra
2. Atlantic
3. Chilka
4. Bay of Bengal

Option 1: 2, 4, 1, 3

Option 2: 2, 4, 3, 1

Option 3: 3, 1, 4, 2

Option 4: 3, 4, 2, 1

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 3, 1, 4, 2


Solution : Given:
1. Brahmaputra 2. Atlantic 3. Chilka 4. Bay of Bengal

The arrangement of water bodies according to their size is as follows –
1. Chilka is a lake that is smaller than a river.
2. Brahmaputra is a river that is

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Question : Directions: Which of the following columns are connected/related to each other in some way?

Option 1: Columns I, III and IV

Option 2: Columns I, II and IV

Option 3: Columns II, III and V

Option 4: Columns I, III and V

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Columns I, III and V


Solution : Here, the III column is 4 times column I, and column V is also four times column III.
From Column I to Column III: 
4 × 4 = 16,
6 × 4 = 24,
8 × 4 = 32,
12 ×

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Question : Directions: If the letters in PRABA are coded as 27595 and THILAK is coded as 368451, how can BHARATHI be coded?

Option 1: 96575368

Option 2: 57686535

Option 3: 96855368

Option 4: 37536689

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 96575368


Solution : Given:
PRABA is coded as 27595 and THILAK is coded as 368451.

The letters of the PRABA are coded with equivalent numbers given in the question –

P R A B A
2 7 5 9 5

Thus, PRABHA is coded as 27595.
And, THILAK

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