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Question : Directions: Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.
1. Clocklipe
2. Cloddier
3. Clodpates
4. Clodpolls
5. Clockwise

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

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

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

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

Team Careers360 7th Jan, 2024

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


Solution : Given:
1. Clocklipe  2. Cloddier  3. Clodpates  4. Clodpolls  5. Clockwise

Step 1: The first three letters of the word are the same – c, l, o, so move to the next letter.
Step 2: The fourth letter of each word

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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 has no recommendations; he will .........get the job. 

Option 1: however

Option 2: whatsoever

Option 3: whereas

Option 4: whatever

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: however


Solution : The first option is the correct answer.

The statement emphasises a contradiction, indicating that he will obtain the job even though he lacks a recommendation. "However" is the most suitable choice to underscore this inconsistency. 

The correct sentence is: "He has no recommendations; he will 

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Question : The Sargasso sea is situated in the :

Option 1: Atlantic Ocean

Option 2: Pacific Ocean

Option 3: Indian Ocean

Option 4: Arctic Ocean

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Atlantic Ocean


Solution : The correct answer is Atlantic Ocean.

Sargasso sea is a big patch in Atlantic Ocean. It is famous because here Sargassum, a brown algae is found. It is formed because of marine deposits from the North Atlantic Ocean currents. This region corresponds with the

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Question : Which layer of the atmosphere helps in radio transmission?

Option 1: Exosphere

Option 2: Thermosphere

Option 3: Mesosphere

Option 4: Stratosphere

Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Thermosphere


Solution : The correct answer is Thermosphere.

Radio transmission is aided by the thermosphere layer of the atmosphere. It exists above the mesosphere and beneath the exosphere. The temperature rises fast with increasing height in the thermosphere. This layer includes the ionosphere. This layer aids radio

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Question : In the given figure, $O$ is the centre of the circle and $\angle AOC=140°$. Find $\angle ABC$.

Option 1: 95°

Option 2: 110°

Option 3: 120°

Option 4: 103°

Team Careers360 8th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 110°


Solution :
In the given figure, $O$ is the centre of the circle and $\angle AOC=140°$.
So, the reflex $\angle AOC=360°-140°=220°$
We know that $\angle ABC=\frac{1}{2}$ × Reflex$\angle AOC=\frac{1}{2}×220°=110°$
Hence, the correct answer is 110°.

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Question : Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.

Lighting has
P. to become a disrupter and
Q. become human-centric as our
R. requirements change during the day and
S. lighting has to adapt to our change in needs

Option 1: PSQR

Option 2: RPQS

Option 3: QRSP

Option 4: PQRS

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: PQRS


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option: PQRS.

Explanation:

  • P: This part introduces the idea that lighting has a purpose, which is to become a disrupter.
  • Q: This part adds additional information about the purpose mentioned in Part P, specifying that lighting needs to
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Question : When $x$ is subtracted from each of 19, 28, 55 and 91, the numbers so obtained in this order, are in proportion. What is the mean proportional between ($x$ + 9) and $x$2?

Option 1: 27

Option 2: 32

Option 3: 28

Option 4: 24

Team Careers360 8th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 28


Solution : When $x$ is subtracted from each of 19, 28, 55, and 91, the obtained numbers are in proportion.
Using the concept of Componendo and Dividendo Rule
If $\frac ab=\frac cd$, then $\frac{a+b}{a-b}=\frac{c+d}{c-d}$
Given numbers are 19, 28, 55, 91
According to the question,
$(19 -

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Question : Precipitation in the form of a mixture of rain and snow is called

Option 1: Drizzle

Option 2: Hail

Option 3: Sleet

Option 4: Snow

Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Sleet


Solution : The answer is Sleet.

The term sleet refers to precipitation, which is a combination of rain and snow. Sleet forms when snowflakes partially melt as they fall through a layer of warmer air, then refreeze as microscopic ice pellets before falling to the earth.

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Question : In triangle ABC, the bisector of angle BAC cuts the side BC at D. If AB = 10 cm, and AC = 14 cm, then what is BD : DC?

Option 1: 10 : 7

Option 2: 5 : 7

Option 3: 7 : 5

Option 4: 7 : 10

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 5 : 7


Solution :
In a triangle, the ratio of the sides is equal to the ratio of the segments determined by the angle bisector. This is known as the Angle bisector theorem.
So, in triangle ABC, if AD is the bisector of angle BAC,
$⇒\frac{AB}{AC} =

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