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Question : The HCF and the LCM of two numbers are 5 and 175, respectively. If the ratio of the two numbers is 5 : 7, the larger of the two numbers is _______.

Option 1: 35

Option 2: 25

Option 3: 45

Option 4: 75

Team Careers360 5th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 35


Solution : Given: HCF of the two numbers = 5
LCM = 175
Let the two numbers be $5x$ and $7x$
We know that,
The product of the two numbers = HCF × LCM
⇒ $5x \times 7x = 5 \times 175$
⇒ $x^2 = \frac{175}{7}$

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Question : Which of the following Fundamental Duty provisions has laid down that all Indians need to show respect to the Indian National Flag and the Indian National Anthem?

Option 1: Article 51A (d)

Option 2: Article 51A (a)

Option 3: Article 51A (b)

Option 4: Article 51A (c)

Team Careers360 6th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Article 51A (a)


Solution : The correct option is Article 51A (a).

The Fundamental Duty provision that emphasises the need for all Indians to show respect to the Indian National Flag and the Indian National Anthem is outlined in Article 51A(a) of the Indian Constitution. This provision states

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Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
A lame excuse

Option 1: No excuse

Option 2: Explanation

Option 3: Weak excuse

Option 4: Strong excuse

Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Weak excuse


Solution : The third option is correct.

The idiom lame excuse is used to describe an excuse or explanation that is feeble, unconvincing, or lacking in strength. It implies that the excuse is not credible or is insufficient to justify the circumstances.

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Question : Directions: Arrange the following words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary.
1. Piquant
2. Pierce
3. Patent
4. Perjury
5. Pasture

Option 1: 5, 3, 4, 2, 1

Option 2: 5, 3, 4, 1, 2

Option 3: 3, 4, 5, 1, 2

Option 4: 3, 5, 4, 1, 2

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 5, 3, 4, 2, 1


Solution : Given:
1. Piquant   2. Pierce   3. Patent   4. Perjury   5. Pasture

Step 1: The first letter of each word is the same, so move on to the next letter.
Step 2: The second letter of each word is: i, i

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Question : Identify the segment in the sentence which contains a grammatical error.
I was sorry to be hearing of his misfortune.

Option 1: I was

Option 2: sorry to

Option 3: be hearing

Option 4: of his misfortune

Team Careers360 7th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: be hearing


Solution : The error lies in the third option.

Explanation:
The verb to be is not generally used with the present participle (gerund) form of another verb. In this case, to be hearing is not a grammatically correct construction. The correct structure would use the infinitive

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Question : Directions: In the following question, the given sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R, and S. Choose the part of the sentence with the error and select it as your answer. If there is no error, select "No Error (S)" as your answer.

(P) Foolishly Rama threw (Q) some water on the electric heater (R) when it catches fire and he got a shock. (S) No Error

  1. P
  2. Q
  3. R
  4. S

Option 1: 1

Option 2: 2

Option 3: 3

Option 4: 4

Team Careers360 10th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 3


Solution : The correct answer is the third option.

The sentence should use the past tense because the action happened in the past. So, it should be "caught fire" instead of "catches fire" to maintain proper tense consistency, as per parallelism.

Therefore, the correct statement should be:

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Question : Mohiniyattam is associated with which Hindu god?

Option 1: Ganapati

Option 2: Brahma

Option 3: Vishnu

Option 4: Shiva

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Vishnu


Solution : The correct option is Vishnu.

Mohiniyattam, a classical dance from Kerala, is linked to Lord Vishnu's Mohini avatar. It recounts the Samudra Manthan tale, where Vishnu transformed into Mohini to outsmart demons. The dance, marked by grace and expressive movements, beautifully captures Mohini's allure,

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Question : If $x+\frac{1}{x}=2$. Then, the value of $x^7+\frac{1}{x^5}$ is:

Option 1: $2^{12}$

Option 2: $2$

Option 3: $2^5$

Option 4: $2^7$

Team Careers360 14th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $2$


Solution : Given: $x+\frac{1}{x}=2$
$x+\frac{1}{x} = 2$
In the above equation, substitute $x = 1$,
$1+\frac{1}{1} = 2$
Then, the value of $x^{7}+\frac{1}{x^{5}}$ is,
$1^{7}+\frac{1}{1^{5}} = 2$
Hence, the correct answer is 2.

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