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Question : Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.
I think we should ________ before buying this car.

Option 1: eat like a horse

Option 2: hold our horses

Option 3: stop to change horses

Option 4: get off our high horse

Team Careers360 6th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: hold our horses


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

The idiom, "Hold our horses" means to wait or be patient before taking action. In the context of the sentence, it suggests taking a moment to consider or wait before deciding to buy the car. This

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Question : Comprehension:
Read the given passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
The rise of social media has undoubtedly changed the way we communicate with one another. It has connected people from all over the world and provided a platform for voices that were once silenced. However, as with any form of communication, social media has its downsides. One of the most significant downsides is the spread of misinformation. With the rise of social media, anyone can become a content creator, which means that anyone can share information without fact-checking or considering the consequences. This has led to a proliferation of false information, from conspiracy theories to hoaxes, that can quickly spread and cause harm. One recent example of this is the COVID-19 pandemic. Social media has played a significant role in the spread of misinformation about the virus and vaccines. False claims about the safety and effectiveness of the vaccines have caused many people to be hesitant or outright refuse to get vaccinated. This, in turn, has led to the prolongation of the pandemic and the loss of many lives. The spread of misinformation on social media is not a new phenomenon. In fact, it has been around for centuries. However, the speed and ease with which misinformation can spread on social media have made it a particularly pernicious problem in our modern world. Throughout history, misinformation has been used to sow discord and manipulate people. For example, during World War II, the Nazi regime used propaganda to spread false information about Jews, Roma, and other targeted groups in order to justify their persecution and ultimately their extermination. Similarly, during the Cold War, both the United States and the Soviet Union used propaganda to demonise one another and sway public opinion. The difference now is that social media has made it easier than ever to spread false information. A single post or tweet can reach millions of people within seconds, and it can be difficult to counteract the effects of that misinformation once it has spread. So, what can we do about it? The answer is not simple, but it starts with education. We need to teach people how to think critically, how to fact-check, and how to discern between credible sources and fake news. We also need to hold social media companies accountable for the content on their platforms and ensure that they are doing their part to combat the spread of misinformation. In short, the rise of social media has given us a powerful tool for communication, but we must use it wisely. We must be vigilant against the spread of misinformation and work together to ensure that the information we consume and share is accurate and reliable.
Question:
What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?

Option 1: To warn readers of the dangers of spreading false information on social media.

Option 2: To provide an in-depth analysis of the benefits of social media for communication.

Option 3: To explain the history of propaganda and misinformation and its impact on society.

Option 4: To persuade readers to delete their social media accounts.

Team Careers360 13th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: To warn readers of the dangers of spreading false information on social media.


Solution : The correct answer is the first option.

The passage primarily focuses on highlighting the negative aspects of social media, particularly the spread of misinformation. The author discusses how the rise of social media

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Question : What is Jadugora known for?

Option 1: For uranium reserves

Option 2: For sandalwood forests

Option 3: For the one-horned rhinoceros

Option 4: For handloom industry

Team Careers360 9th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: For uranium reserves


Solution : The correct option is for uranium reserves.

In the Purbi Singhbhum district of the Indian state of Jharkhand, there is a uranium mine called the Jaduguda Mine (sometimes written Jadugoda or Jadugora). It was India's first uranium mine, going into production in

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Question : At what time will Rs. 64000 amount to Rs. 68921 at 5% per annum, with interest being compounded half-yearly?

Option 1: $3$ years

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

Option 3: $2$ years

Option 4: $1\frac{1}{2}$ years

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Correct Answer: $1\frac{1}{2}$ years


Solution : Sum, $P$ = Rs. 64000
Rate, $R$ = 5%
Total amount = Rs. 68921
When compounded half-yearly,
Total amount = $P(1+\frac{\frac{R}{2}}{100})^{2n} $ where $P$ is principal, $R$ is the rate of interest per annum compounded annually and $n$ is time in years.
⇒ 68921

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Question : Study the given pie chart and answer the question that follows.
The pie chart shows the number of boys studying in play groups of various schools (A, B, C).

What is the average number of boys studying in schools A and C?

Option 1: 740

Option 2: 920

Option 3: 560

Option 4: 680

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Correct Answer: 680


Solution : Total number of boys = 2000
Number of boys studying in school A = 13% of 2000 = 260
Number of boys studying in school C = 55% of 2000 = 1100
Required average = $\frac{260 + 1100}{2}$
= $\frac{1360}{2}$
= 680
Hence, the correct

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Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
IMITATION

Option 1: genuine

Option 2: fake

Option 3: real

Option 4: original

Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: fake


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Explanation: "Imitation" refers to a replicated or counterfeit version of the original product, making "fake" the most suitable synonym as it means not genuine or authentic but rather a reproduction or copy.
The meanings of the other options

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Question : The Bankruptcy Legislative Reforms Committee (BLRC) was set up in which of the following years?

Option 1: 2010

Option 2: 2009

Option 3: 2014

Option 4: 2012

Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 2014


Solution : The correct option is 2014.

The Bankruptcy Legislative Reforms Committee (BLRC) was set up in 2014 in India. It was tasked with examining and suggesting changes to the legal and institutional framework for bankruptcy and insolvency in the country.

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Question : Who was the Governor-General during the Second Anglo-Mysore War?

Option 1: Lord Wellesley

Option 2: Lord Cornwallis

Option 3: Sir John Shore

Option 4: Warren Hastings

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Correct Answer: Warren Hastings


Solution : The correct answer is Warren Hastings.

The Second Anglo-Mysore War took place between 1780 and 1784 during the time of Governor-General Warren Hastings. Sultan of Mysore Haider Ali allied with the Nizam and Marathas and attacked Carnatic, ultimately capturing Arcot. Initially, Colonel Bailey's Dungeon

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Question : Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
Milk is ______ than any other food.

Option 1: more nourishing

Option 2: nourishing

Option 3: most nourishing

Option 4: as nourishing

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: more nourishing


Solution : The first option is the correct answer.

In this case, the comparison is between milk and other food items, indicating that milk is superior in terms of nourishment.

So, the grammatically correct choice is more nourishing to express the comparative degree of nourishment.

Therefore,

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