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Question : A thick paste of cement, sand, and water is called

Option 1: Concrete

Option 2: R.C.C

Option 3: Mortar

Option 4: Kiln

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Mortar


Solution : The correct option is the Mortar.

Mortar is a viscous mixture of cement, sand and water. In construction, mortar is frequently used to join building pieces like bricks and stones together. It gives the overall structure its structural strength and stability.

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Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.

Every student had to abide _________ the rules and regulations of the hostel.

Option 1: in

Option 2: by

Option 3: against

Option 4: with

Team Careers360 13th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: by


Solution : The second option is the correct answer since ''abide by'', which means to adhere to a regulation, fits perfectly in the sentence.

The prepositions ''in'', ''against'', and ''with'' are not used after ''abide''.

The complete sentence is, "Every student had to abide

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Question : How many Grammy nominations have been received by Zubin Mehta as of March 2022?

Option 1: 10

Option 2: 12

Option 3: 18

Option 4: 24

Team Careers360 4th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 18


Solution : The correct answer is 18

Zubin Mehta has received 18 Grammy nominations as of March 2022. Zubin Mehta is a world-renowned orchestral conductor born in Mumbai. He won his first Grammy in 1981, and he has five Grammy Awards to his name.

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Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To tum over a new leaf.

Option 1: To have an inclination towards gardening.

Option 2: To make a fresh start.

Option 3: To turn your back on someone.

Option 4: To reply brazenly.

Team Careers360 8th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: To make a fresh start.


Solution : The second option is correct.

The idiom to turn over a new leaf implies a positive transformation or a commitment to changing one's habits, attitudes, or lifestyle in a more positive direction. It often signifies a resolution to improve oneself or

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Question : An ordinance issued by the Governor without the approval of the State Legislature shall be effective for a period of

Option 1:

Six months

Option 2:

Six weeks

Option 3:

One year

Option 4: One month

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer:

Six weeks


Solution : The correct option is six weeks.

Without the consent of the State Legislature, an ordinance issued by the Governor of a state in India is valid for six weeks from the date of issuance. However, for the ordinance to continue in force after the

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Question : Directions: Select the related letter cluster from the given alternatives.
GHP : FFM :: PIC : ?

Option 1: OGZ

Option 2: OHZ

Option 3: NGA

Option 4: NHA

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: OGZ


Solution : Given:
GHP : FFM :: PIC : ?

Subtract consecutive natural numbers from the letters of GHP and PIC to get their codes.
G – 1 = F; H – 2 = F; P – 3 = M
Similarly, P – 1 = O; I

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Question : A principal of Rs. 16000 is invested at simple interest for 4 years. If the per annum rate of interest is 20 percent, then what will be the amount after 4 years?

Option 1: Rs. 23480

Option 2: Rs. 28800

Option 3: Rs. 26480

Option 4: Rs. 30420

Team Careers360 11th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Rs. 28800


Solution : Given: A principal of Rs. 16000 is invested at simple interest for 4 years. If the per annum rate of interest is 20 percent.
We know, Simple interest = $\frac{\text{Principal × Rate × Time}}{100}$
According to the question,
$\therefore$ Simple interest $=\frac{16000\times 4\times 20}{100}=$

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Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Emphatic

Option 1: Vigorous

Option 2: Restrained

Option 3: Hesitant

Option 4: Moderate

Team Careers360 13th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Vigorous


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Emphatic means strong and determined in speech or action. It is used to emphasise something forcefully, often to stress a point or idea.

Vigorous is something that is strong and full of energy. Both of these words

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Question : If the population of a town is 12,000 and the population increases at the rate of 10% per annum, then find the population after 3 years.

Option 1: 15,972

Option 2: 12,200

Option 3: 11,200

Option 4: 10,200

Team Careers360 13th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 15,972


Solution : Given,
Population of town = 12,000
Percentage increase in population = 10%
We know the population of the city in n years = Initial population $× (1 + \frac{r}{100})^n$, where r is the rate at which the population is increasing.
$\therefore$ Population of the city

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