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Question : Directions: If I denotes ÷, J denotes ×, K denotes − and L denotes +, then what will come in place of (?) in the following equation?
(35 I 5) J 9 K 23 L 39 K (3 J 8) = ?

Option 1: 60

Option 2: 59

Option 3: 51

Option 4: 55

Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 55


Solution : Given:
I denotes ÷, J denotes ×, K denotes −, and L denotes +
(35 I 5) J 9 K 23 L 39 K (3 J 8) = ?

After replacing the letters with the mathematical signs, we get:
= (35 ÷ 5) × 9

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Question : Viticulture refers to the:

Option 1: Breeding of fish

Option 2: Cultivation of grapes

Option 3: Commercial rearing of silkworm

Option 4: Growing of vegetables

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Cultivation of grapes


Solution : The correct option is the Cultivation of grapes.

The term "viticulture" describes the practice of growing grapevines, notably to produce grapes that are primarily utilized in wine-making. It covers every facet of grape cultivation, including the scientific study of grapevines, grape variety selection,

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Question : A sum of INR $x$ amounts to INR 12,777.60 in 2 years at INR 15% p.a., when the interest is compounded for eight months. The value of $x$ is _____.

Option 1: INR 9800

Option 2: INR 10400

Option 3: INR 9600

Option 4: INR 10200

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: INR 9600


Solution : Amount = $P(1+\frac{r}{100n})^{nt}$, where
$P$ =  Principal
$r$ = rate = 15%
$t$ = time = 2 years
$n$ = period = $\frac{12}{8}$ = $\frac{3}{2}$
Now,
⇒ 12777.60 = $P(1+\frac{10}{100})^{3}$ 
⇒ $P = 12777.60 ×(\frac{10}{11}) × (\frac{10}{11}$) × ($\frac{10}{11})$ = 9600
Hence, the correct

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Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No error".

She had an (1) / miserable existence (2) / living with him. (3) / No error (4)

Option 1: (1)

Option 2: (2)

Option 3: (3)

Option 4: (4)

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: (1)


Solution : The error lies in the first part of the sentence.

Explanation: The article "an" is used before words that start with a vowel sound, while the article "a" is used before words that start with a consonant sound. In this case, "miserable" starts with

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Question : An inspector is 288 metres behind a thief. The inspector runs 42 metres and the thief runs 30 metres in a minute. In how much time will the inspector catch the thief?

Option 1: 24 minutes

Option 2: 19 minutes

Option 3: 21 minutes

Option 4: 20 minutes

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 24 minutes


Solution : The inspector and the thief are running at different speeds. The inspector runs 42 metres per minute, while the thief runs 30 metres per minute.
Therefore, the inspector gains on the thief by 42 – 30 = 12 metres per minute
The inspector is

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Question : Who among the following classical poets of the Sultanate period in India popularised Qawwali, a form of music which derived its name from the Arabic word "qaul", meaning "to speak"?

Option 1: Nizamuddin Auliya

Option 2: Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi

Option 3: Amir Khusrau

Option 4: Shams al-Din Muhammad Hafiz

Team Careers360 14th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Amir Khusrau


Solution : The correct answer is Amir Khusrau.

Amir Khusrau, a Sufi saint from Delhi belonging to the Chisti order, is acknowledged for blending Persian, Arabic, Turkish and Indian musical traditions in the late 13th century, giving rise to what we recognise today as Qawwali.

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Question : Select the most appropriate one-word substitution of the given group of words.
A state of intense happiness and self-confidence.

Option 1: Euphoria

Option 2: Intoxication

Option 3: Touché

Option 4: Oblivion

Team Careers360 11th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Euphoria


Solution : The first option is correct.

The most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words, a state of intense happiness and self-confidence, is euphoria.

Euphoria: This noun refers to a state of intense excitement, happiness, and self-confidence. It is often characterised

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Question : Atal Tunnel connects which two places?

Option 1: Manali and Lahaul-Spiti valley

Option 2: Shimla and Nainital

Option 3: Shimla and Mussoorie

Option 4: Manali and Nainital

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Manali and Lahaul-Spiti valley


Solution : The correct answer is Manali and Lahaul-Spiti Valley.

On October 3, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the "Atal Tunnel,"  recognised as the world's longest highway tunnel, situated in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. Spanning a length of 9.02 kilometres, the tunnel was meticulously

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