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Question : Find the amount (integral value only) if a sum of INR 6,500 is being borrowed at 10% interest per annum for 2 years if interest is compounded half-yearly.

Option 1: INR 8,250

Option 2: INR 7,650

Option 3: INR 8,150

Option 4: INR 7,900

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: INR 7,900


Solution : $A=P\times [1+\frac{R}{100}]^{n}$, where $A$, $P$, $R$, $n$, and $T$ are the amount, principal, the rate is half and n = 4 in two years, respectively.
According to the question,
$A=6500\times [1+\frac{5}{100}]^{2\times 2}$
⇒ $A=6500\times [1+0.05]^{4}$
⇒ $A=6500\times [1.05]^{4}$
$\therefore$ $A=$ INR 7,900
Hence, the

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Question : Directions: Select the letter cluster that can replace the question mark (?) in the given letter cluster series.
ZBQS, WXLM, ?, QPBA, NLWU

Option 1: TSHG

Option 2: TTGH

Option 3: TTGG

Option 4: STGG

Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: TTGG


Solution : Given:
ZBQS, WXLM, ?, QPBA, NLWU

Subtract consecutive numbers starting from 3 to 6 from the positional value of each alphabet to obtain the next term in the series.
ZBQS → Z – 3; B – 4; Q – 5; S – 6 = WXLM

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Question : Which of the following fundamental rights is given in Article 21?

Option 1: Right to property

Option 2: Right to equality

Option 3: Right to speech

Option 4: Right to life

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Right to life


Solution : The correct answer is the Right to life.

In the Indian Constitution, Article 21 provides the fundamental right to protection of life and personal liberty. It states: "No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established

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Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution’.
This case is serious. You need to look into this matter; otherwise, the situation will get out of control soon.

Option 1: look up

Option 2: look at

Option 3: No substitution

Option 4: look after

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: No substitution


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

Explanation:
The sentence effectively conveys the message that the case is serious, and the need to investigate the matter is emphasised to prevent the situation from escalating out of control. The structure is clear, and the

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Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word 'hinderance' in the given sentence and choose the correct option.

The refreshing breeze blew through the open window, bringing relief from the summer heat.

Option 1: Bringing

Option 2: Blew

Option 3: Refreshing

Option 4: Relief

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Relief


Solution : The fourth option is correct.

The most appropriate antonym of the word 'hindrance' in the given sentence is relief.

In the context provided, the word hindrance suggests an obstacle or something that causes difficulty. On the other hand, relief is the opposite, indicating a sense

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Question : Which of the following is not a revenue receipt by the government?

Option 1: Cash grants-in-aid from foreign countries and international organisations.

Option 2: Sale of government assets.

Option 3: Fees and other receipts for services rendered by the government.

Option 4: Dividends and profits on investments made by the government.

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Sale of government assets.


Solution : The correct option is the Sale of government assets.

The sale of government assets is typically considered a capital receipt rather than a revenue receipt. Capital receipts involve transactions that either increase the government's liabilities or reduce its assets. Selling government assets

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Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fourth term in the same way as the first term is related to the second term and the fifth term is related to the sixth term.
12 : 64 :: ? : 116 :: 32 : 144

Option 1: 25

Option 2: 46

Option 3: 35

Option 4: 14

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 25


Solution : Given:
12 : 64 :: ? : 116 :: 32 : 144

Multiply the given number by 4 and then add 16 to the resultant number to obtain the missing term –
Here, 12 : 64→(12 × 4) + 16 = 48 + 16 =

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Question : The 90-degree East Meridian does not pass through:

Option 1: Sikkim

Option 2: Meghalaya

Option 3: Bangladesh

Option 4: Bhutan

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Sikkim


Solution : The correct answer is Sikkim.

From the North Pole to the South Pole, a line of longitude known as the meridian 90° east of Greenwich runs. To reach the South Pole, it travels through Antarctica, Asia, the Indian and Southern Oceans and the Arctic

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Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.
30 : 130 :: ? : ?

Option 1: 20 : 120

Option 2: 37 : 210

Option 3: 42 : 222

Option 4: 49 : 350

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 20 : 120


Solution : Given:
30 : 130 :: ? : ?

Here, the difference between the numbers of both pairs is 100.
30 : 130→130 – 30 = 100
Let's check the options –
First option: 20 : 120→120 – 20 = 100
Second option: 37

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