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Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To judge a book by its cover

Option 1: To strictly follow the rules

Option 2: To be good at evaluating people

Option 3: To evaluate people’s worth by their outward appearance

Option 4: To understand a difficult situation

Team Careers360 14th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: To evaluate people’s worth by their outward appearance


Solution : The third option is correct.

Explanation: This idiom is a metaphorical expression that advises against forming opinions or making judgements about someone or something based solely on their outward appearance. It implies that one should not make assumptions

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Question : A alone can complete a work in 10 days. B alone can do the same work in 12 days, and C alone can do the same work in 15 days. They jointly complete the work and earn Rs. 4500. What is the share of C?

Option 1: Rs. 1800

Option 2: Rs. 900

Option 3: Rs. 1200

Option 4: Rs. 1500

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Correct Answer: Rs. 1200


Solution : Total earnings = Rs. 4500
A alone can complete the work in = 10 days
∴ A’s 1 day’s work = $\frac{1}{10}$
B alone can complete the work in = 12 days
∴ B’s 1 day’s work = $\frac{1}{12}$
C alone can complete the

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Question : From which five-year plan did India start its journey of industrialisation?

Option 1: Third Five-year Plan

Option 2: Second Five-year Plan

Option 3: Fifth Five-year Plan

Option 4: Fourth Five-year Plan

Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Second Five-year Plan


Solution : The correct answer is the Second Five-year Plan.

During the Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961), India, under the influence of the Harrod-Domar Growth Model and Prof. P. C. Mahalanobis' sectoral models, emphasized rapid industrialization, particularly in heavy and basic industries. This phase, known

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Question : Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

Let us know ____ you change your mind.

Option 1: however

Option 2: although

Option 3: suppose

Option 4: in case

Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: in case


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

In case means a precaution against the event. It helps convey the intended meaning that if you change your mind, let them know.

Therefore, the complete sentence is: Let us know in case you change your

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Question : "Ali-Aye-Ligang", a spring festival, is associated with which state?

Option 1: Sikkim

Option 2: Bihar

Option 3: Assam

Option 4: Odisha

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Correct Answer: Assam


Solution : The correct answer is Assam.

Ali-Aye-Ligang is a spring festival associated with agriculture. It is celebrated by the Mishing tribe of Assam. This festival is celebrated on the first Wednesday of Falgun month. Ali means root; Aye means fruit; and Ligang means to sow.

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Question : Directions: Vikram started from point R and walked straight 7 km west, then turned left and walked 2 km, and again turned left and walked straight 4 km. In which direction is he from his starting point?

Option 1: North-East

Option 2: South-West

Option 3: South-East

Option 4: North-West

Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: South-West


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

Now, we have to find the direction from Vikram's starting point (R) to his final point (P).

So, from the above diagram, Vikram is in the south-West direction concerning his starting point. Hence,

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Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.
20 : 30 :: 42 : ?

Option 1: 37

Option 2: 64

Option 3: 48

Option 4: 56

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Correct Answer: 56


Solution : Given:
20 : 30 :: 42 : ?

Like, 20 : 30→(4)2 + 4 = 16 + 4 = 20
(5)2 + 5 = 25 + 5 = 30
Numbers 4 and 5 are the consecutive numbers.
Similarly, for 42 : ?→(6)2

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Question : Which muscles in the skin contract to make the hairs on our skin stand up straight (goosebumps) when we are cold or frightened?

Option 1: Elastin

Option 2: Epidermis

Option 3: Arrector pili

Option 4: Collagen

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Correct Answer: Arrector pili


Solution : The correct answer is Arrector pili.

The arrector pili muscles, also known as hair erect muscles, are small muscles attached to hair follicles in mammals. Contraction of these muscles causes goosebumps when we are cold or frightened.

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Question : Where is Red Lake found?

Option 1: USA

Option 2: UK

Option 3: China

Option 4: Japan

Team Careers360 14th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: USA


Solution : The correct answer is the USA.

Red Lake is situated in Beltrami County, northern Minnesota, USA. This lake holds the distinction of being the largest natural freshwater lake entirely within the state of Minnesota and ranks as the 16th largest lake in the United States.

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