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Question : A dealer sold $\frac{3}{4}$th of his articles at a gain of $24\%$ and the remaining at the cost price. The percentage of gain in the whole transaction is:

Option 1: $15\%$

Option 2:

$18\%$

Option 3:

$24\%$

Option 4:

$32\%$

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer:

$18\%$


Solution : Let the cost price of each article be $\mathrm{C}$.
The dealer sold $\frac{3}{4}$th of his articles at a gain of $24\%$.
The selling price for this part $=\mathrm{\frac{3}{4}C + 0.24 \times \frac{3}{4}C = 0.93C}$
The remaining $\frac{1}{4}$th of the articles were sold at the cost

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Question : Where was the first Buddhist Council held?

Option 1: Vaishali

Option 2: Kashmir

Option 3: Rajagriha

Option 4: Pataliputra

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Correct Answer: Rajagriha


Solution : The correct answer is Rajagriha.

The first Buddhist council was held in Rajagriha. It was soon organised after the death of Lord Buddha, and this event is known as Mahaparinirvan, which means freedom from the cycle of rebirth and death. The first Buddhist council was

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Question : Who among the following is the recipient of the 2021 Abhinandan Saroja National Award by the National Institute of Indian Classical Dance?

Option 1: Nalini Asthana

Option 2: Aparna Satheesan

Option 3: Rashid Khan

Option 4: S. Ballesh Bhajantri

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Correct Answer: Aparna Satheesan


Solution : The correct answer is Aparna Satheesan.

Aparna Satheesan was the recipient of the 2021 Abhinandan Saroja National Award from the National Institute of Indian Classical Dance. She is a skilled Bharatanatyam/Kuchipudi dancer.

The Abhinandan Saroja National Award was begun on the birthday of the

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Question : Choose the word that means the same as the given word.

Explicit

Option 1: Perfect

Option 2: Specific

Option 3: Nebulous

Option 4: Vogue

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Specific


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Explicit means clearly and fully expressed, leaving no room for confusion or doubt. Similarly, specific refers to something precise, clear, and detailed, without ambiguity. The emphasis is on clarity and lack of ambiguity, making specific an appropriate synonym.

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Question : What is the value of 49 ÷ 7 – 343 ÷ 7 – 243 ÷ 27 + 729 ÷ 27 + 152 ÷ 19?

Option 1: –16

Option 2: 32

Option 3: 16

Option 4: –32

Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: –16


Solution : 49 ÷ 7 – 343 ÷ 7 – 243 ÷ 27 + 729 ÷ 27 + 152 ÷ 19
= 7 – 49 – 9 + 27 + 8
= – 58 + 42
= – 16
Hence, the correct answer is – 16.

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Question : Which one of the following statements is true regarding the rate of interest?

Option 1: The rate of interest may be zero.

Option 2: The rate of interest increases with economic growth.

Option 3: The rate of interest can not be determined.

Option 4: The rate of interest can not be zero.

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: The rate of interest can not be zero.


Solution : The correct answer is The rate of interest can not be zero.

The rate of interest can never be zero due to the following factors:

  • Time Value of Money: Money available today is more valuable than the
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Question : Tha dance Kathakali is associated with the state of 

Option 1: Andhra Pradesh .

Option 2: Kerala.

Option 3: Tamil Nadu .

Option 4: Orissa.

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Kerala.


Solution : The correct option is - Kerala.

Famous Indian classical dance from Kerala is called kathakali. Kathakali is the term for the art of telling a tale through dance and theater. It is well known for its detailed makeup, vivid costumes, deft motions, and emotive storytelling.

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Question : The first Mughal emperor of India was

Option 1: Shah Jahan

Option 2: Humayun

Option 3: Babur

Option 4: Akbar

Team Careers360 8th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Babur


Solution : The correct answer is Babur.

The first Mughal emperor of India was Babur. He founded the Mughal Empire. Babur laid the foundation of the Mughal Empire in 1526 and ruled for four years. He died in 1530 in Agra. He was succeeded by his son

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Question : Directions: In a certain code language, Here we go west is written as 8649, West and East best is written as 4 @ # pr, and East direction sun is written as # jt qm. Which one of the following is the possible code for direction east in that code language?

Option 1: @ jt

Option 2: qm it

Option 3: 4 qm

Option 4: # qm

Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: # qm


Solution : Given:
(I) Here we go west⇒8649
(II) West and east best⇒4 @ # pr 
(III) East direction sun⇒# jt qm.

By comparing, the given coded sentences –
In sentences I and II, west and 4 are common.
In sentences II and III, east and

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