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Question : If $4x=\sqrt5+2$, then the value of $(x-\frac{1}{16x})$ is:

Option 1: 1

Option 2: –1

Option 3: 4

Option 4: $2\sqrt5$

Team Careers360 26th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 1


Solution : Given:
$4x=\sqrt5+2$
⇒ $\frac{1}{4x}=\sqrt5-2$ (by rationalising)
⇒ $4x - \frac{1}{4x}=(\sqrt5+2)-(\sqrt5-2)$
⇒ $4x - \frac{1}{4x}=\sqrt5+2-\sqrt5+2$
⇒ $4x - \frac{1}{4x}=4$
Dividing both sides by 4, we get,
⇒ $\frac{4x}{4}-\frac{1}{4x×4}=\frac{4}{4}$
$\therefore x - \frac{1}{16x}=1$
Hence, the correct answer is 1.

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Question : Directions: Introducing a woman, a man said, "Her mother is the only daughter of my mother-in-law". How is the man related to the woman?

Option 1: Son

Option 2: Brother

Option 3: Husband

Option 4: Father

Team Careers360 27th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Father


Solution : As per the given information, the family tree will be as follows –

Here, the quadrilateral represents the male, and the circular figure represents the female in the figure.

So, from the above family tree, the man is the father of that woman. Hence, the fourth option is correct.

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Question : Directions: Select the set in which the numbers are related similarly to the numbers of the following set.
(NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into their constituent digits. E.g.13 – operations on 13 such as adding/subtracting/multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed.)
(23, 14, 9)
(37, 19, 18)

Option 1: (125, 25, 5)

Option 2: (125, 100, 5)

Option 3: (125, 25, 100)

Option 4: (125, 5, 25)

Team Careers360 26th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: (125, 25, 100)


Solution : Given:
(23, 14, 9); (37, 19, 18)

Here, (23, 14, 9)→14 + 9 = 23
(37, 19, 18)→19 + 18 = 37

Let's check the options –
First option: (125, 25, 5)→25 + 5 = 30 ≠ 125
Second option: (125, 100, 5)→100 + 5 = 105 ≠ 125
Third option: (125, 25, 100)→25 + 100 = 125
Fourth option: (125, 5, 25)→5 + 25 = 30 ≠ 125

So, only the third option follows the same pattern as followed by the given set of numbers. Hence, the third option is correct.

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Question : ABC is an equilateral triangle with a side of 12 cm. What is the length of the radius of the circle inscribed in it?

Option 1: $2 \sqrt{3}$ cm

Option 2: $8 \sqrt{3}$ cm

Option 3: $4 \sqrt{3} $ cm

Option 4: $6 \sqrt{3}$ cm

Team Careers360 27th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $2 \sqrt{3}$ cm


Solution : Given: ABC is an equilateral triangle with a side of 12 cm.
The length of the inradius of the equilateral triangle = $\frac{\text{side}}{2\sqrt3}=\frac{12}{2\sqrt3}=2\sqrt3$ cm
Hence, the correct answer is $2\sqrt3$ cm.

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Question : Directions: The second number in the given number pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) is/are followed in all the number pairs except one. Find that odd number pair.

Option 1: 20 : 11

Option 2: 6 : 4

Option 3: 15 : 9

Option 4: 12 : 7

Team Careers360 27th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 15 : 9


Solution : Let's check the options –
First option: 20 : 11; (11 × 2) – 2 = 22 – 2 = 20
Second option: 6 : 4; (4 × 2) – 2 = 8 – 2 = 6
Third option: 15 : 9; (9 × 2) – 2 = 18 – 2 = 16 ≠ 15
Fourth option: 12 : 7; (7 × 2) – 2 = 14 – 2 = 12

So, only the third option is different from the other three. Hence, the third option is correct.

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Question : Gandhi's inspiration for Civil Disobedience came from the writings of 

Option 1: Henry David Thoreau 

Option 2: David Ricardo 

Option 3: Henry Kissinger

Option 4: Bertrand  Russell 

Team Careers360 26th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Henry David Thoreau 


Solution : Correct Answer is Henry David Thoreau 

Civil disobedience began after the British ignored Gandhi’s 11 demands. In response, Gandhi allied himself with young activists to lead a movement known as the ‘Civil Disobedience’ Movement. During Gandhi’s anti-British protests, he called on all Indians to follow his lead. Gandhi’s inspiration for leading the civil disobedience movement came from the writings of the American writer Henry David Thoreau.

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Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

The property left to someone by a will

Option 1: Ledger

Option 2: Legacy

Option 3: Legend

Option 4: Lexical

Team Careers360 26th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Legacy


Solution : The second option is the correct answer.

A legacy is the property or money that is left to someone in a will. It is a bequest or inheritance that is passed down from one generation to another.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • A ledger is a book or a system for keeping financial records.
  • A legend is a traditional story or myth with historical significance.
  • Lexical means pertaining to words or vocabulary.

Therefore, the correct answer is legacy.

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Question :

Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives.
Fingers : Hand :: ? : Feet

Option 1: Nails

Option 2: Toes

Option 3: Ankle

Option 4: Heels

Team Careers360 26th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Toes


Solution : Given:
Fingers : Hand :: ? : Feet

Like, fingers are the extensions of our hands.
Similarly, toes are the extensions of our feet.

Hence, the second option is correct.

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Question : If $\operatorname{cosec} \theta=\frac{b}{a}$, then $\frac{\sqrt{3} \cot \theta+1}{\tan \theta+\sqrt{3}}$ is equal to:

Option 1: $\frac{\sqrt{b^2-a^2}}{b}$

Option 2: $\frac{\sqrt{b^2-a^2}}{a}$

Option 3: $\frac{\sqrt{a^2+b^2}}{a}$

Option 4: $\frac{\sqrt{a^2+b^2}}{b}$

Team Careers360 27th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $\frac{\sqrt{b^2-a^2}}{a}$


Solution : Given,
$\operatorname{cosec} \theta=\frac{b}{a}$
⇒ $\sin\theta=\frac ab$
We have to find the value of $\frac{\sqrt{3} \cot \theta+1}{\tan \theta+\sqrt{3}}$
We know, $\cot\theta=\frac{\cos\theta}{\sin\theta}$ and $\tan\theta=\frac{\sin\theta}{\cos\theta}$
$\frac{\sqrt{3} \cot \theta+1}{\tan \theta+\sqrt{3}}=\frac{\sqrt3\times\frac{\cos\theta}{\sin\theta}+1}{\frac{\sin\theta}{\cos\theta}+\sqrt3}$
= $\frac{\cos\theta(\sqrt3\cos\theta+\sin\theta)}{\sin\theta(\sin\theta+\sqrt3\cos\theta)}$
= $\frac{\cos\theta}{\sin\theta}$
= $\frac{\sqrt{1-\sin^2\theta}}{\sin\theta}$ [As $\sin^2\theta+\cos^2\theta=1$]
= $\frac{\sqrt{1-(\frac ab)^2}}{\frac ab}$
= $\frac{\sqrt{b^2-a^2}}{a}$
Hence, the correct answer is $\frac{\sqrt{b^2-a^2}}{a}$.

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Question : Directions: Each vowel in the word CAPSULE is changed to the previous letter in the English alphabetical series and each consonant is changed to the following letter in the English alphabetical series. In the newly formed word, how many alphabets are there in the English alphabetical series between the alphabet which is 3rd from the left and 3rd from the right?

Option 1: Three

Option 2: Four

Option 3: One

Option 4: Two

Team Careers360 26th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Two


Solution : Given:
Each vowel in the word CAPSULE is changed to the previous letter in the English alphabetical series and each consonant is changed to the following letter in the English alphabetical series.

In the newly formed word, Q is 3rd from left and T is 3rd from right.

There are two letters between Q (which is 3rd from the left) and T (which is 3rd from the right) in the English alphabetical series. Hence, the fourth option is correct.

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