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Question : The wings of a bird and an insect are

Option 1: homologous organs

Option 2: analogous organs

Option 3: vestigial organs

Option 4: rudimentary organs

Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: analogous organs


Solution : The correct answer is analogous organs.

The wings of birds and insects share structural similarities, suggesting a common function: flight. However, they originate from different anatomical structures and possess distinct compositions. Bird wings are modifications of forelimbs, featuring a skeletal framework supporting feathers composed

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Question : The annual incomes of Amit and Veeri are in the ratio of 3 : 2, while the ratio of their expenditures is 5 : 3. If at the end of the year, each saves INR 1,000, the annual income of Amit is:

Option 1: INR 9,000

Option 2: INR 8,000

Option 3: INR 7,000

Option 4: INR 6,000

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: INR 6,000


Solution : Given: The annual incomes of Amit and Veer = 3 : 2
Expenditures = 5 : 3
Savings = INR 1,000
Let the annual income of Amit and Veer be $3x$ and $2x$.
We know that,
Income – Saving = Expenditure
According to question:

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Question : A boy added all-natural numbers from 1 to 20. However, he added one number twice, due to which the sum became 215. What is the number which he added twice?

Option 1: 5

Option 2: 7

Option 3: 11

Option 4: 15

Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 5


Solution : Let the number added twice be $x$.
The sum of all $n$ natural numbers = $\frac{n(n + 1)}{2}$
The sum of all natural numbers from 1 to 20 = $\frac{20(20 + 1)}{2}$ = $\frac{21 × 20}{2}$ = 210
According to the question,
⇒ 210 +

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Question : Directions: In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative that will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "No Improvement."

One day, you will repent (on) what you have done.

(1) into

(2) for

(3) about

(4) No Improvement

Option 1: (1)

Option 2: (2)

Option 3: (3)

Option 4: (4)

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Correct Answer: (2)


Solution : The correct answer is the second option, "for".

"One day you will repent (on) what you have done." The word "on" is not the appropriate preposition to use in this context. The correct preposition is "for", as it is used for purpose or reason.

 

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Question : Which of the following is true for photoperiodism?

Option 1: It occurs only in plants.

Option 2: It is related to flowering in plants.

Option 3: It is related to the feathers of animals.

Option 4: It is the reaction of organisms to the length of day or night.

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: It is the reaction of organisms to the length of day or night.


Solution : The correct option is it is the reaction of organisms to the length of day or night.

Photoperiodism is the plant's reaction to the length of day and night, impacting processes like blooming,

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Question : With which sport would you associate the name, Sathish Sivalingam?

Option 1: Weightlifting

Option 2: Boxing

Option 3: Hockey

Option 4: Wrestling

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Weightlifting


Solution : The correct answer is Weightlifting

Sathish Sivalingam is a weightlifter from India. In the men's 77 kg weight class, he took home gold medals at the 2014 and 2018 Commonwealth Games. Through the Rahul Dravid athlete mentorship project, he receives help from the GoSports Foundation.

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Question : Directions: Arrange the following words as per order in the dictionary.
a. Intricate b. Interview c. Intransigent d. Interrogation e. Intravenous

Option 1: b, d, e, c, a

Option 2: e, c, a, b, d

Option 3: d, b, c, e, a

Option 4: c, e, b, a, d

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Correct Answer: d, b, c, e, a


Solution : Given:
a. Intricate b. Interview c. Intransigent d. Interrogation e. Intravenous

Step 1: Compare the first, second, and third letters of each word. Since all the words start with the same letters I, n, and t, then move on to the

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Question : The price of a treadmill is marked at INR 1,250. A shopkeeper earns a profit of 14% after allowing a discount of 14% on the marked price. Find the cost price (to the nearest rupee) of the treadmill.

Option 1: INR 845

Option 2: INR 840

Option 3: INR 1,043

Option 4: INR 943

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: INR 943


Solution : Marked price = INR 1,250
Discount = 14% of 1250 = INR 175
Selling price = marked price – discount = 1250  – 175 = INR 1075
Let $x$ be the cost price.
Profit = 14% of $x = 0.14 x$
Selling price =

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Question : In addition to the accessibility of raw materials, an industry's location is influenced by the availability of which of the following?

Option 1: Environmental protection and vegetation

Option 2: Manpower and energy sources

Option 3: Transportation and bioenergy 

Option 4: Water and inputs

Team Careers360 6th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Manpower and energy sources


Solution : The correct answer is Manpower and energy sources.

Industries also rely on the availability of labour and energy. Manpower and energy sources are required for every industry to function and their availability in various places can have a substantial influence

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