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Question : PA and PB are two tangents from a point P outside the circle with centre O. If A and B are points on the circle such that $\angle \mathrm{APB}=142^{\circ}$, then $\angle \mathrm{OAB}$ is equal to:

Option 1: 31°

Option 2: 58°

Option 3: 71°

Option 4: 64°

Team Careers360 3rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 71°


Solution :
Given: PA and PB are tangents
$\angle OAP = 90^\circ $
$\angle OBP = 90^\circ $
As, OAPB is a quadrilateral
$\angle OAP + \angle APB + \angle PBO + \angle BOA = 360^\circ $
⇒ $90^\circ + 142^\circ + 90^\circ + \angle BOA =

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Question : Which among the following Sultans of Delhi was appointed as Amir-i-Tuzuk (Master of Ceremonies) before becoming the Sultan?

Option 1: Muhammad bin Tughluq

Option 2: Alauddin Khalji

Option 3: Balban

Option 4: Iltutmish

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Alauddin Khalji


Solution : The correct answer is Alauddin Khalji.

Alauddin Khalji, the ambitious nephew and son-in-law of Jalaluddin, played a crucial role in his uncle's rise to power, earning the title of Amir-i-Tuzuk (Master of Ceremonies). Under Jalaluddin's reign, Alauddin achieved success in two expeditions.

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Question : Directions: Select the option that is embedded in the given figure. (Rotation is NOT allowed)

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

Team Careers360 8th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer:


Solution : Since there is a restriction on the rotation of the figure, we will check which of the option figures can exactly fit in the given question figure.
By comparison of all the option figures, only the second option figure is embedded in the given question figure.

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Question : Directions: Select the Venn diagram that best illustrates the relationship between the following classes.
Asia, India, Pakistan

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer:


Solution : Based on the general information, both India and Pakistan are the countries in Asia. So, the circles that represent India and Pakistan will lie inside the circle that represents Asia. But India and Pakistan are not related to each other in any manner. So, their circles

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Question : The value of $\sqrt{11+2 \sqrt{18}}$ is closest to:

Option 1: 4.8

Option 2: 4.4

Option 3: 3.8

Option 4: 4.1

Team Careers360 10th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 4.4


Solution : Given: The expression is $\sqrt{11+2 \sqrt{18}}$
Use the algebraic identity, $(a+b)^2=a^2+b^2+2ab$
$\sqrt{11+2 \sqrt{18}}$
$=\sqrt{({\sqrt9})^2+({\sqrt 2})^2+2\times \sqrt{9}\times \sqrt2}$
$=\sqrt{({\sqrt 9}+{\sqrt 2})^2}$
$={\sqrt 9}+{\sqrt 2}$
$=3+1.414=4.414$
Hence, the correct answer is 4.4.

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Question : Sudha Chandran is a known actress and an accomplished ___________ dancer.

Option 1: Kathakali

Option 2: Kuchipudi

Option 3: Bharatanatyam

Option 4: Sattriya

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Bharatanatyam


Solution : The correct option is Bharatanatyam.

Sudha Chandran is a known actress and an accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer. Bharatanatyam is known for its intricate footwork, expressive gestures, and captivating storytelling. Sudha Chandran, despite losing her leg in an accident, has continued to excel in this demanding

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Question : Directions: Arrange the following words as per their order in the dictionary.
1. Management
2. Manufacture
3. Maintain
4. Manner

Option 1: 1, 2, 3, 4

Option 2: 3, 2, 4, 1

Option 3: 4, 3, 2, 1

Option 4: 3, 1, 4, 2

Team Careers360 9th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 3, 1, 4, 2


Solution : Given:
1. Management 2. Manufacture 3. Maintain 4. Manner

Step 1: Compare the first letter of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter M, then move on to the next letter.
Step 2: The second letter

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Question :

Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives.
Close : Open :: Ascend : ?

Option 1: Bottom

Option 2: Move

Option 3: Descend

Option 4: Walk

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Descend


Solution : Given:
Close : Open :: Ascend : ?

Close is the antonym of open.
Similarly, ascend is the antonym of descend.

Hence, the third option is correct.

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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".

Hardly had I finished cooking dinner (before) Rajesh arrived.

(1) when 

(2) then 

(3) while

(4) No Improvement

Option 1: 1

Option 2: 2

Option 3: 3

Option 4: 4

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 1


Solution : The first option is the correct choice.

Hardly should be followed by when as they form the correct correlative conjunctions. So, "before" should be replaced with "when".

Therefore, the correct sentence is: "Hardly had I finished cooking dinner when Rajesh arrived."

 

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