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Question : The ratio of spirit and water in two mixtures of 46 litres and 50 litres is 11 : 12 and 2 : 3 respectively. Both the mixtures are mixed. Find the ratio of the spirit and water in the new mixture.

Option 1: 8 : 9

Option 2: 7 : 9

Option 3: 5 : 6

Option 4: 3 : 7

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 7 : 9


Solution : Given: The ratio of spirit and water in two mixtures of 46 litres and 50 litres is 11 : 12 and 2 : 3 respectively.
Both the mixtures are mixed.
In 46 litres of the mixture,
The amount of spirit = $\frac{11}{23}\times 46=22$

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Question : The Pallava dynasty had their capital at:

Option 1: Kanchipuram

Option 2: Thanjavur

Option 3: Madurai

Option 4: Vengi

Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Kanchipuram


Solution : The correct answer is Kanchipuram.

During its peak, the Pallavas ruled over a huge realm ranging from northern Andhra Pradesh to the Kaveri River in the south, with their capital in Kanchipuram.

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Question : Article 17 of the Indian Constitution is related to _______.

Option 1: Abolition of Untouchability

Option 2: Abolition of Titles

Option 3: Equality before law

Option 4: Right to Education

Team Careers360 11th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Abolition of Untouchability


Solution : The correct answer is the Abolition of Untouchability.

Fundamental rights are mentioned in Part 3 of the Constitution between Articles 12 and 35. Article 17 is part of fundamental rights, and it is related to the abolition of untouchability. Article 17 states

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Question : The state with the largest gap in male and female literacy is:

Option 1: Uttar Pradesh

Option 2: Rajasthan

Option 3: Madhya Pradesh

Option 4: Kerala

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Rajasthan


Solution : The correct answer is Rajasthan.

Rajasthan is the state that has the highest difference between male and female literacy. Here male literacy is about 79.19% while female literacy is at 52.12%. The overall literacy in Rajasthan stands at 66.11 percent according to the 2011

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Question : Which is the smallest country (in population)?

Option 1: Vatican City

Option 2: Nauru

Option 3: Monaco

Option 4: Palau

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Vatican City


Solution : The correct option is Vatican City.

Vatican City is the world's smallest independent country. It has a population of less than 1000. It is one of the most sacred places for Christians. Vatican City is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church. Vatican

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Question : The difference between simple interest and compound interest (compounding of interest is done annually) on a certain sum of money for 3 years at the rate of 20 percent per annum is Rs. 192. What is the sum?

Option 1: Rs 1500

Option 2: Rs 1400

Option 3: Rs 1000

Option 4: Rs 1200

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Rs 1500


Solution : Simple interest (SI): SI = $\frac{P×R×T}{100}$ 
Compound interest (CI): CI = {P$(1+\frac{R}{100}​)^T$ − P] where
P = Principal, R = Rate, T = Time
According to question
CI − SI =192
⇒ P$(1+\frac{R}{100}​)^T$ − P − $\frac{P×R×T}{100}$ = 192
⇒ P$(1+\frac{20}{100}​)^3$ − P −

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Question : Select the correct statement.

Option 1: There are only two basic components of a cell cytoplasm and nucleus.

Option 2: The cytoplasm and nucleus are enclosed within the cell membrane, also called the plasma membrane.

Option 3: The membrane separates the ribosomes and mitochondria of a cell.

Option 4: The plasma membrane does not allow inward movement of the substance.

Team Careers360 4th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: The cytoplasm and nucleus are enclosed within the cell membrane, also called the plasma membrane.


Solution : The correct option is the cytoplasm and nucleus are enclosed within the cell membrane, also called the plasma membrane.

The cell membrane, or plasma membrane, encloses the cytoplasm and nucleus

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Question : The population of the city decreased from 156940 to 141246 due to the breakout of a pandemic. What is the percentage decrease in population?

Option 1: 8%

Option 2: 10%

Option 3: 12%

Option 4: 15%

Team Careers360 5th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 10%


Solution : Decrease in population = 156940 – 141246 = 15694
$\therefore$ Required percentage $=\frac{15694}{156940}×100 = 10\%$
Hence, the correct answer is 10%.

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Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No Error'.
We don't know exactly when first stars formed.

Option 1: No Error

Option 2: We don't know

Option 3: stars formed.

Option 4: exactly when first

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: exactly when first


Solution : The third option is correct.

  • In the given sentence, the error lies in the part exactly when first.
  • In the above-mentioned part, the article "the" is missing.
  • The definite article "the" is used before the ordinal numbers.
  • Now the correct sentence is
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