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Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.

The mission of this institution is to ________ young minds to explore their ability.

Option 1: catalyse

Option 2: cackle

Option 3: circulate

Option 4: combat

Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: catalyse


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Catalyse means to cause or accelerate (a reaction) by acting as a catalyst. This is the correct option, as it aligns with the institution's mission to stimulate or accelerate the exploration of young minds.

The meanings of the

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Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.

He gave me an additional ______ of Rs. 800 a month by permission of the manager.

Option 1: pay

Option 2: salary

Option 3: allowance

Option 4: perquisites

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: allowance


Solution : The third option is the correct choice.

  • Allowance means a sum of money given to someone on a periodic basis, which fits perfectly into the meaning of the sentence.
  • Other options, like pay, mean the money an employer receives from an employee; salary means a
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Question : The marked price of a washing machine is INR 7,200. If it is sold for INR 5,512.50, after two successive discounts of $x$% each. The value of $x$ is:

Option 1: 12

Option 2: 12.5

Option 3: 10.5

Option 4: 15

Team Careers360 13th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 12.5


Solution : Marked price, MP = INR 7,200
Selling price, SP = INR 5,512.50
Let $x$ be the discount(D).
For two successive discounts, The selling price = marked price × $\frac{100-\text{Discount}_1\%}{100}× \frac{100-\text{Discount}_2\%}{100}$
⇒ $5512.50 = 7200 ×\frac{(100 - x)}{100}×\frac{(100 - x)}{100}$
⇒ $[\frac{(100 - x)}{100} ]^2= \frac{5512.50}{7200}$

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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 required’.

The cat climbed a tree and perched itself on a branch.

Option 1: parched

Option 2: No substitution required

Option 3: perked

Option 4: perished

Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: No substitution required


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

The sentence uses the correct past tense form of the verb to report an event that occurred in the past. It is grammatically correct and effectively conveys the action of the cat climbing a tree

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Question : The present ages of A and B are in the ratio 3 : 4. Twelve years ago, their ages were in the ratio 2 : 3. The sum of the present ages of A and B (in years) is:

Option 1: 72

Option 2: 60

Option 3: 84

Option 4: 48

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 84


Solution : Let the present ages A and B be 3$x$ and 4$x$
Present  age of ratio = 3 : 4
Before 12 years the ratio of ages A and B =  2 : 3
According to the question,
⇒ $\frac{(3x - 12)}{4x - 12)}$ =  $\frac{2}{3}$

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Question : In November 2020, ___________ has set a record of becoming the world’s fastest piano player ever.

Option 1: Lydian Nadhaswaram

Option 2: Anil Srinivasan

Option 3: Gauri Mishra

Option 4: Shikha Chaurasia

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Lydian Nadhaswaram


Solution : The correct option is Lydian Nadhaswaram.

Lydian Nadhaswaram, an incredibly talented pianist from India, achieved a remarkable feat in November 2020 by playing Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 at an astonishing speed of 195 notes per minute! This extraordinary accomplishment earned him the

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Question : Who among the following Sultans of Delhi claimed to be a descendant of the ancient hero Afrasiyab to show his noble birth?

Option 1: Alauddin Khalji

Option 2: Iltutmish

Option 3: Qutb ud-din Aibak

Option 4: Balban

Team Careers360 9th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Balban


Solution : The correct answer is Balban.

Balban traced his descent to the ancient hero Afrasiyab to claim a noble birth. Balban belonged to the slave dynasty. He reigned from 1266 to 1287. He established the military department Diwan-i-Arz. He also introduced the Persian festival Nowruz.

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Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Magnificent

Option 1: Impressive

Option 2: Peaceful

Option 3: Quiet

Option 4: Modest

Team Careers360 3rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Modest


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

"Magnificent" describes something grand, splendid, or impressive in appearance or manner. On the other hand, "modest" refers to being humble, unassuming, or moderate, often characterised by simplicity or a lack of extravagance.

The meanings of the other

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Question : The Arya Samaj was founded in ________ by Swami Dayanand Saraswati.

Option 1: 1875

Option 2: 1873

Option 3: 1885

Option 4: 1863

Team Careers360 6th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 1875


Solution : The correct option is 1875.

The Arya Samaj was founded in 1875 by Swami Dayanand Saraswati. This Hindu reform movement emphasises Vedic teachings, opposing idol worship, and advocating social and religious reforms. The Arya Samaj seeks to promote Vedic knowledge, monotheism, and a casteless

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