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Question : The value of $\frac{40-\frac{3}{4} \text { of } 32}{37-\frac{3}{4} \text { of }(34-6)}$ is:

Option 1: $\frac{1}{2}$

Option 2: $1$

Option 3: $-\frac{1}{2}$

Option 4: $0$

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $1$


Solution : $\frac{40-\frac{3}{4} \text { of } 32}{37-\frac{3}{4} \text { of }(34-6)}$
$=\frac{40-\frac{3}{4} \text { of } 32}{37-\frac{3}{4} \text { of }28}$
$=\frac{40-24}{37-21}$
$=\frac{16}{16}$
$=1$
Hence, the correct answer is $1$.

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Question : Which among the following diseases is not caused by a virus?

Option 1: Polio

Option 2: Chicken Pox

Option 3: Influenza

Option 4: Typhoid

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Typhoid


Solution : The correct option is Typhoid.

Typhoid fever, also known as typhoid, is a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi. It is spread mostly through contaminated food and water, and it is common in places with poor sanitation, and hygiene practices.

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Question : Directions: From the given alternative words, select the word that cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.
SENTIMENT

Option 1: SENT

Option 2: MENT

Option 3: TIME

Option 4: NOTS

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: NOTS


Solution : Given:
SENTIMENT

Now, let's compare all the option words with the word SENTIMENT –
First option: SENT; All the letters of SENT are present in the word SENTIMENT.
Second option: MENT; All the letters of MENT are present in the word SENTIMENT.
Third option: TIME;

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Question : Directions: L is the wife of Q. P is the mother of M. J is the father of L. M is the sister of H. J is the husband of H. How is P related to L?

Option 1: Mother's mother

Option 2: Sister's son

Option 3: Mother's sister

Option 4: Sister's husband

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Mother's mother


Solution : As per the given information, the family tree will be as follows –

Here, the quadrilateral represents the male and the circular figure represents the female in the figure.

So, from the above family tree, P is L's mother's mother. Hence, the first option

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Question : Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word from the underlined words in the following sentence.

It is important to see school holistically; it is not a set of atomic items such as rooms, libraries, assembly halls, canteen and playgrounds; it is all of these in a symbiotic relationship with each other, the contours of which are often far too obvious and often simply mysterious.

Option 1: mysterious

Option 2: symbiotic

Option 3: contors

Option 4: holistically

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: contors


Solution : The third option is the correct answer.

The incorrectly spelled word in the sentence is "contors." The correct spelling is "contours," which means outlines or shapes, especially the outer edge of something.

The meanings of other options are as follows:

  • Mysterious means difficult to understand
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Question : Select the most appropriate idiom from the following options that can substitute the underlined part of the given sentence.
He is a disgrace to his family

Option 1: A fish out of water

Option 2: A white elephant

Option 3: A lone wolf

Option 4: A black sheep

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: A black sheep


Solution : The correct option is the fourth option.

Explanation:

A black sheep refers to a person who is seen as different or disgraceful compared to the rest of their family or group due to their behaviour or actions. It implies someone who stands out

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Question : Study the bar graph and answer the question.

Percentage decrease in the number of trees planted in 2016 in state A as compared to that in 2015 in the same state was:

Option 1: $15 \frac{5}{13}$%

Option 2: $15 \frac{2}{3}$%

Option 3: $13 \frac{1}{3}$%

Option 4: $13 \frac{2}{3}$%

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $13 \frac{1}{3}$%


Solution : The total number of trees planted in 2016 in state A = 78
The total number of trees planted in 2015 in state A = 90
The required percentage $=\frac{90–78}{90}\times 100=\frac{12}{90}\times 100=13 \frac{1}{3}$%
Hence, the correct answer is $13 \frac{1}{3}$%.

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Question : Directions: In a family of five members, P is Q's sister and R is Q's mother. S is R's father and T is S's mother. How is P related to S?

Option 1: Granddaughter

Option 2: Niece

Option 3: Daughter

Option 4: Mother

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Granddaughter


Solution : Following the instructions of the question, the family tree will be –

Here, the quadrilateral represents the male and the circular figure represents the female in the figure.

So, P is the granddaughter of S. Hence, the first option is correct.

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