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Question : ________ are not considered surface water.

Option 1: Oceans

Option 2: Lakes

Option 3: Rivers

Option 4: Aquifers

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Aquifers


Solution : The correct option is Aquifers.

Aquifers are groundwater sources and are not considered surface water. They are underground permeable rock formations that store and transmit water. Groundwater within aquifers is a vital resource for wells and springs, providing water for various human activities and

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Question : Who among the following was the ruler of the Kushan dynasty?

Option 1: Vikramaditya

Option 2: Dantidurga

Option 3: Kadphises I

Option 4: Pushyamitra

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Kadphises I


Solution : The correct option is Kadphises I.

In the first century CE, a Kushan prince named Kadphises I unified the Yuezhi confederation in Bactria to become the first Kushan emperor. The Kushan Empire is regarded as having been founded by him. The Kushana dynasty's

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Question : Directions: Arjun starts from school and walks 4 km towards the west, turns right, and walks 3 km. Then he planned to return to school but only through the shortest path. What is the shortest distance between the school and the point where he stopped?

Option 1: 3 km

Option 2: 16 km

Option 3: 25 km

Option 4: 5 km

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 5 km


Solution : Firstly, we will draw the diagram as per the given instructions –

Now, we have to find the shortest distance from the starting point and to the endpoint travel by Arjun.

Here, A is the starting point and C is the finishing point of

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Question : Directions: Select the option in which the given figure is embedded (Rotation is NOT allowed).

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer:


Solution : Since the rotation is restricted. So, the embedded figure will have the same orientation as the main figure. By comparison of all the option figures, the given question figure is embedded only in the third option figure.

Hence, the third option is correct. 

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Question : Directions: Select the odd letter pair from the given alternatives.

Option 1: AG

Option 2: RX

Option 3: EK

Option 4: MT

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: MT


Solution : Let's check the options –
First option: AG; A + 6 = G
Second option: RX; R + 6 = X
Third option: EK; E + 6 = K
Fourth option: MT; M + 7 = T

The fourth option does not fit the pattern.

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Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Extremely beautiful, elaborate or impressive

Option 1: Proficient

Option 2: Magnificent

Option 3: Transient

Option 4: Deficient

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Magnificent


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

"Magnificent" is the word that best matches the description of being "extremely beautiful, elaborate or impressive". It conveys a sense of grandeur, splendour, and exceptional beauty or quality.

The other options don't fit this meaning:

"Proficient" means

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Question : If the number 8764x5 is divisible by 9, then find the least possible value of x where x is a two-digit number.

Option 1: 15

Option 2: 06

Option 3: 14

Option 4: 18

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 15


Solution : Given number: 8764x5
x = 2-digit number
By using the divisibility rule of 9
Sum of the digits = 8 + 7 + 6 + 4 + x + 5
= 30 + x is divisible by 9
⇒ 30 + x = 45 [since

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Question : Directions: Select the related letter cluster from the given alternatives.
PQR : MNO :: DEF : ?

Option 1: ACC

Option 2: ACB

Option 3: ABC

Option 4: BCA

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: ABC


Solution : Given:
PQR : MNO :: DEF : ?

Subtract 3 from the letters of PQR and DEF to get the related clusters.
P – 3 = M; Q – 3 = N; R – 3 = O
Similarly, D – 3 = A; E –

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Question : The ratio of the first and second sums of money is 7 : 8. If the first sum is 35, the second sum is:

Option 1: 56

Option 2: 40

Option 3: 45

Option 4: 44

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 40


Solution : Let the second sum value be $x$.
$7 : 8 :: 35 : x$
⇒ $\frac{7}{8}=\frac{35}{x}$
⇒ $7x = 35 \times 8$
$\therefore x = 40$
Hence, the correct answer is 40.

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