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Question : Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given words.
One who does not care for art or literature

Option 1: Philatelist

Option 2: Plagiarist

Option 3: Pessimist

Option 4: Philistine

Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Philistine


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

A philistine refers to someone who is hostile or indifferent to cultural and artistic values, especially art and literature. It's a term used to describe a person lacking appreciation for intellectual or aesthetic pursuits.

The meanings of the

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Question : Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the former Indian President, received the prestigious Bharat Ratna award in the year

Option 1: 1992

Option 2: 1995

Option 3: 1997

Option 4: 1998

Team Careers360 6th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 1997


Solution : The correct option is 1997.

Former Indian President APJ Abdul Kalam was granted India's highest civilian distinction, the Bharat Ratna, in 1997, nearly five years before taking office on July 25, 2002. Kalam, also known as the 'Missile Man of India,' received the honour for

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Question : Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The modern world (1) ________ around technology. It has advanced dramatically in the beyond twenty years, and presently, we can't envision a world without PCs and cell phones. The last century saw fast progressions in innovation and science, which were unfathomable previously. The internet is perhaps the most significant of these. Today, it is no longer a science fiction concept to communicate with people anywhere in the world. While smartphones keep us constantly connected to the virtual world, the wireless internet has eliminated the need to use a physical wire to connect with this world. Today, we rely on the Internet to pay our bills, book tickets, travel, and conduct banking transactions. Li-Fi, a new technology that uses light signals to (2) ________ data and reduces external interference, is currently in development.
On the other hand, such rapid progress comes with some (3) ________. Another sort of wrongdoing, known as digital wrongdoing, is the greatest danger to security today. WannaCry was one of the biggest recent cyberattacks. It infected more than 230,000 computers in over 150 countries and threatened to erase valuable data unless ransom payments were made. Personal and (4) ________ data continue to be stolen frequently, and our country's cyber security is still lacking. It's also possible to say that people miss out on important experiences in the real world because they spend so much time in the virtual world. The distinction between the real and online worlds sometimes appears to blur, especially as social media grows in popularity. For instance, the internet was said to have become so addictive in China that programmes were established to help people get off of it. However, technology's benefits (5)________ its drawbacks. It all comes down to what we do with it. One thing to keep in mind is that technology can serve us well, but not completely.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 3.

Option 1: drawbacks

Option 2: snag

Option 3: hitch

Option 4: liabilities

Team Careers360 14th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: drawbacks


Solution : The most appropriate choice is the first option.

In the context of the passage, the term drawbacks refers to the negative aspects or disadvantages that come with rapid technological progress.

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Question : Which of the following terms is not included in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?

Option 1: Sovereign

Option 2: Justice

Option 3: Fraternity

Option 4: Federalism

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Federalism


Solution : The correct answer is Federalism.

The concept of the Indian Constitution is reflected in the Preamble. Ensuring justice, liberty, and equality for all citizens is one of its goals. Nevertheless, the Constitution makes no use of the word "federalism."

Federalism is a form of

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Question : What is the compound interest (in Rs.) for 1 year on a sum of Rs. 20,000 at the rate of 40% per annum compounded half-yearly?

Option 1: 8000

Option 2: 8650

Option 3: 8750

Option 4: 8800

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 8800


Solution : Principal amount, $P$ = Rs. 20000
Rate, $R$ = 40%
Term, $n = 1$ year
Compound interest after 1 year = $P[(1+\frac{\frac{R}{2}}{100})^{2n} –1)]$]
= $20000[(1+\frac{40}{200})^{2} –1)]$
= $20000[(1.2)^{2} –1)]$
= $20000[1.44–1)]$
= $20000 × 0.44$
= Rs. 8800
Hence, the correct answer is 8800.

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Question : If the area of a circle is $616 \mathrm{~cm}^2$ and a chord $XY=10 \mathrm{~cm}$, then find the perpendicular distance from the centre of the circle to the chord $XY$.

Option 1: $\sqrt{171} \mathrm{~cm}$

Option 2: $\sqrt{161 } \mathrm{~cm}$

Option 3: $\sqrt{117 } \mathrm{~cm}$

Option 4: $\sqrt{ 181} \mathrm{~cm}$

Team Careers360 8th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $\sqrt{171} \mathrm{~cm}$


Solution :
Given: The area of a circle is $616 \mathrm{~cm}^2$.
A chord $XY=10 \mathrm{~cm}$
Let $O$ be the centre, $XY$ be the chord, $OX$ be the radius and $OZ \perp XY$.
$XY=10$ cm therefore, $XZ=5$ cm
Area of circle = $\pi r^{2}$
⇒ $616=\pi r^{2}$

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Question : If two circles of radii 18 cm and 8 cm touch externally, then the length of a direct common tangent is:

Option 1: 24 cm

Option 2: 14 cm

Option 3: 16 cm

Option 4: 12 cm

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 24 cm


Solution : Let $r{_1}$​ and $r{_2}$​ be the radii of the two circles, and let $d$ be the distance between their centres. In this case:
$d=r{_1}​+r{_2}$​
Given that the radii are 18 cm and 8 cm, we have:
$d=18+8=26$ cm
Now, the direct common tangent is

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Question : Relative humidity is expressed as

Option 1: grams

Option 2: Kilograms

Option 3: Percentage

Option 4: Ratio

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Percentage


Solution : The correct option is Percentage.

The amount of moisture in the air as compared to the greatest amount that the air may contain at a particular temperature is known as relative humidity, which is stated as a percentage. A relative humidity of 50%, for instance,

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Question : A girl purchases 9 mangoes for Rs. 90 and sells 10 mangoes for Rs. 95. Find the gain or loss percentage.

Option 1: 2.5% loss

Option 2: 5% loss

Option 3: 2.5% gain

Option 4: 5% gain

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 5% loss


Solution : Given,
A girl purchases 9 mangoes for Rs. 90 and sells 10 mangoes for Rs. 95.
⇒ Cost Price of each mango = $\frac{90}{9} =\text{Rs. }10$
And Selling Price of each mango = $\frac{95}{10} = \text{Rs. }9.5$
Loss percentage = $\frac{10-9.5}{10}\times 100 = 5\%$

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