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Question : In the context of medieval Sufi tradition, the term 'wali' meant:

Option 1: Order

Option 2: Hermitage

Option 3: Saint

Option 4: Disciple

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Saint


Solution : The correct answer is Saint.

The term ‘wali’ in Sufi tradition means saint. It is an Arabic word that means guardian, protector, or helper. The word ‘Awliya’ is known as the plural of ‘wali,’ which means the friends of God. Sufi practice focuses on the

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Question : Simplify:
$\frac{1-\frac{3}{7} \div \frac{9}{49} \times \frac{3}{14}}{1+\frac{3}{5} \div \frac{1}{25} \times \frac{1}{30}}$

Option 1: $\frac{1}{7}$

Option 2: $\frac{1}{6}$

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

Option 4: $\frac{1}{5}$

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

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


Solution : $\frac{1-\frac{3}{7} \div \frac{9}{49} \times \frac{3}{14}}{1+\frac{3}{5} \div \frac{1}{25} \times \frac{1}{30}}$
$=\frac{1-\frac{3}{7} \times \frac{49}{9}  \times \frac{3}{14}}{1+\frac{3}{5} \times 25 \times \frac{1}{30}}$
$=\frac{1-\frac{7} {3} \times \frac{3}{14}}{1+5 \times \frac{1}{10}}$
$=\frac{1-\frac{1} {2}}{1+ \frac{1}{2}}$
$=\frac{1}{3}$
Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{1}{3}$.

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Question : The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error
The students / are expected / to come / in the right time.

Option 1: in the right time

Option 2: The students

Option 3: to come

Option 4: are expected

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: in the right time


Solution : The error lies in the first option.

Explanation In this case, "at the right time" is a more precise and idiomatic expression when referring to a specific moment or point in time when the students are expected to arrive.

Therefore, the correct

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Question : The base of a triangle is equal to the perimeter of a square whose diagonal is $6 \sqrt{2}$ cm, and its height is equal to the side of a square whose area is 144 cm2. The area of the triangle (in cm2) is:

Option 1: 288

Option 2: 216

Option 3: 144

Option 4: 72

Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 144


Solution : Let $a$ be the side of the first square.
Diagonal of first square = $6 \sqrt{2}$ cm
$⇒a\sqrt2 = 6 \sqrt{2}$ (where $a$ is the sides of the square)
$\therefore a = 6$
Perimeter $=4a= 4 × 6= 24$ cm
The base of the triangle,

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Question : Who among the following has been selected for the Padma Vibhushan Award under the category 'Trade and Industry-Infrastructure' for 2019?

Option 1: Anil Manibhai Naik

Option 2: Atul Punj

Option 3: G.V. Sanjay Reddy 

Option 4: Grandhi Mallikarjuna Rao

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Anil Manibhai Naik


Solution : The correct option is Anil Manibhai Naik.

Anil Manibhai Naik, the former Group Executive Chairman of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in the field of Trade and Industry for the year 2019. Anil Manibhai Naik has been recognised

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Question : Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, a musical genius, learnt which of the following Gharanas of music from his father at an early age?

Option 1: Banaras

Option 2: Kasur Patiala

Option 3: Jaipur-Atrauli

Option 4: Gwalior

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Kasur Patiala


Solution : The correct answer is Kasur Patiala.

Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, a musical genius, learned the Kasur Patiala Gharanas of music from his father at an early age. He was also known as the Tansen of the 20th century. He was one of the

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Question : Which of the following is not a fossil fuel?

Option 1: Asphalt

Option 2: Biomass

Option 3: Bitumen

Option 4: Petroleum

Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Biomass


Solution : The correct option is Biomass.

Biomass is not a fossil fuel. Biomass refers to organic materials derived from plants and animals and is considered a renewable energy source. Unlike fossil fuels, which are formed over millions of years from the remains of ancient plants

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Question : Swastik purchased a laptop for Rs. 75,000 and sold it to Anju suffering a loss of 10%. Anju sold the same laptop after earning a profit of 20%. At what price (in Rs.) did Anju sell the laptop?

Option 1: Rs. 78,500

Option 2: Rs. 85,000

Option 3: Rs. 81,000

Option 4: Rs. 90,000

Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Rs. 81,000


Solution : Swastik purchased a laptop for Rs. 75,000.
He sold it to Anju suffering a loss of 10%.
So, cost price for Anju = $\frac{100-10}{100}×75000=67500$
Anju sold the same laptop after earning a profit of 20%.
$\therefore$ Selling price for Anju = $\frac{100+20}{100}×67500=81000$
Hence, the

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Question : Which of the following can be used as an instant energy booster?

Option 1: Garlic

Option 2: Coriander

Option 3: Lemon

Option 4: Banana

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Banana


Solution : The correct option is Banana.

Bananas can be an excellent choice for an instant energy boost. Bananas contain natural sugars, primarily glucose, fructose, and sucrose, which provide a quick source of energy. Additionally, Bananas are a good source of Potassium and other nutrients, making them

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Question : A chord of the larger among two concentric circles is of length 10 cm and it is tangent to the smaller circle. What is the area (in cm2) of the annular portion between the two circles?

Option 1: $10 \pi$

Option 2: $25 \pi$

Option 3: $5 \pi$

Option 4: $\frac{5 \pi}{2}$

Team Careers360 13th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $25 \pi$


Solution :


Let the radius of the bigger circle be 'R' and the smaller circle be 'r'.
Let AB be a chord of the bigger circle that is tangent to the smaller circle.
⇒ AB = 10 cm
⇒ AM = $\frac{10}{2}$ = 5 cm
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