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Question : The average of 24 numbers is 43. If we subtract a number ' M ' from each number, then the average becomes 38. What was the value of M?

Option 1: 12

Option 2: 5

Option 3: 7

Option 4: 10

Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 5


Solution : Given: The average of 24 numbers is 43.
If we subtract a number ' M ' from each number, then the new average = (43 – M)
According to the question,
(43 – M) = 38
⇒ M = 43 – 38 = 5
Therefore,

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Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
I ______ home before she arrived.

Option 1: left

Option 2: had left

Option 3: has left

Option 4: have left

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: had left


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

The sentence uses the past perfect tense to indicate an action completed before another action in the past. In this case, "had left" is the past perfect form of the verb "leave", indicating that the leaving of

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Question : Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Reverence

Option 1: Venerate

Option 2: Honour

Option 3: Scorn

Option 4: Deference

Team Careers360 13th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Scorn


Solution : The third option is correct.

While reverence means deep respect, admiration, or awe for someone or something, scorn represents a feeling of contempt, disdain, or lack of respect towards someone or something. Both words have opposite meanings.

The meanings of the other words are as

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

A disturbed state of mind caused by an illness.

Option 1: Delirium

Option 2: Discrepancy

Option 3: Dilemma

Option 4: Depreciation

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Delirium


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Delirium refers to a state of confusion, disorientation, and often hallucinations caused by illness or fever.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Discrepancy: A difference or inconsistency between things.
  • Dilemma: A difficult choice between two
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Question : The largest tiger reserve in India is:

Option 1: Pench

Option 2: Manas

Option 3: Nagarjuna Sagar

Option 4: Corbett

Team Careers360 8th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Nagarjuna Sagar


Solution : The correct answer is Nagarjuna Sagar.

The Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve is India's largest tiger reserve. It is split between the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve is recognised for its enormous tiger population and wide acreage, making it

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Question : Fundamental Duties were incorporated in Part IV-A of the Constitution by the_______ Constitutional Amendment Act 1976 on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.

Option 1: 42nd

Option 2: 47th

Option 3: 35th

Option 4: 51st

Team Careers360 8th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 42nd


Solution : The correct answer is 42nd.

Fundamental Duties were incorporated in Part IV-A of the Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act 1976 on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. By the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act 10, fundamental duties were added to the Constitution

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Question : A person buys some bananas at INR $Y$ per dozen and sells them at INR $\frac{Y}{4}$ per banana. What is his gain percentage?

Option 1: 200%

Option 2: 50%

Option 3: 80%

Option 4: 100%

Team Careers360 4th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 200%


Solution : The cost price of 1 dozen bananas = INR $Y$
Selling price of 1 banana = INR $\frac{Y}{4}$
Selling price of 1 dozen banana = INR $\frac{Y}{4}\times12 = 3Y$
Gain = selling price – cost price
= $3Y$ – $Y$
= $2Y$
Gain percentage =

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Question : The long-term objective of the National Population Policy (NPP) 2000 is to achieve a stable population by ___________ with sustainable economic growth, social development, and environmental protection.

Option 1: 2045

Option 2: 2035

Option 3: 2025

Option 4: 2055

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 2045


Solution : The correct answer is 2045.

The second demographic policy of the national government is the 2000 National Demographic Policy (NPP). As stated by the NPP, its immediate goal is to provide integrated service delivery for basic reproductive and child healthcare as well as to

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Question : Which one of the following is a condition of delayed blood clotting ?

Option 1: Heaemorrhage

Option 2: Hematuria

Option 3: Haemophilia

Option 4: Anaemia

Team Careers360 14th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Haemophilia


Solution : The correct option is - Hemophilia

 Hemophilia is a genetic disorder in which the blood lacks sufficient clotting factors, such as Factor VIII (hemophilia A) or Factor IX (hemophilia B). People with hemophilia experience prolonged bleeding and difficulty forming clots, even after minor injuries.

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Question : A sum invested at a certain rate of interest per annum, compounded annually, amounts to INR 3,600 in 2 years and to INR 6,480 in 4 years. What is the sum invested?

Option 1: INR 2,500

Option 2: INR 2,000

Option 3: INR 2,400

Option 4: INR 3,600

Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: INR 2,000


Solution : Use:
Amount = $P×(1+\frac{r}{n})^{nt}$ where,
$P$ is the principal amount (the initial sum invested),
$r$ is the annual interest rate (as a decimal),
$n$ is the number of times interest is compounded per year, and
$t$ is the time in years.

For interest to

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