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Question : If the areas of two similar triangles are in the ratio 196 : 625, what would be the ratio of the corresponding sides?

Option 1: 14 : 25

Option 2: 13 : 20

Option 3: 14 : 20

Option 4: 13 : 25

Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 14 : 25


Solution : Ratio of Areas = 196 : 625
If two triangles are similar, then the ratio of the area of both triangles is proportional to the square of the ratio of their corresponding sides.
⇒ Ratio of sides = $\sqrt{\text{area}{_1}}:\sqrt{\text{area}{_2}}=\sqrt{196}:\sqrt{625}= 14 : 25$
Hence,

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Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

His probation was extended because his performance was not up to the mark.

Option 1: lacking in maturity

Option 2: up to the required standard

Option 3: of the desired height

Option 4: more than expected

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: up to the required standard


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Explanation: In the context provided, the phrase "not up to the mark" implies that the person's performance did not meet the required or expected standard. It means the performance fell short of the

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Question : ______ is the centre for the Indian Institution of Soil Science.

Option 1: Porbandar

Option 2: Bhopal

Option 3: Visakhapatnam

Option 4: Bhubaneswar

Team Careers360 11th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Bhopal


Solution : The correct option is Bhopal.

The Indian Institute of Soil Science (IISS) is in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It functions as the premier hub for soil science research and education in the country. IISS researches soil properties, fertility, and sustainable agricultural practices, contributing to India's

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Question : Direction: In the following question, select the one which is different from other three alternatives.

Option 1: I

Option 2: E

Option 3: B

Option 4: O

Team Careers360 14th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: B


Solution : Given:

First option: I ; Vowel

Second option: E ; Vowel

Third option: B ; Consonant

Fourth option: O ; Vowel

Here, only B is consonant.

Hence, third option is correct.

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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 ________ the low pay.

Option 1: moan at

Option 2: complain about

Option 3: grumbled at

Option 4: ran after

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: grumbled at


Solution : The third option is the correct answer.

It means to complain about somebody/something in a bad-tempered way. This option fits the context well, expressing dissatisfaction in a somewhat irritable manner.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Moan at: It means to

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Question : In Microsoft Excel, the _________ function is used to count the number of cells that contain numbers within the list of arguments.

Option 1: COUNTIF

Option 2: COUNT

Option 3: SUBCOUNT

Option 4: COUNTSUM

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: COUNT


Solution :  Correct answer is -  COUNT

The COUNT function counts the number of cells that contain numbers and counts numbers within the list of arguments. Use the COUNT function to get the number of entries in a number field that is in a range or array

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Question : Find the mean proportional between 27 and 300.

Option 1: 90

Option 2: 45

Option 3: 135

Option 4: 180

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 90


Solution : Mean proportional of 27 and 300 = $\sqrt{27×300}$ = 90
Hence, the correct answer is 90.

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Question : Direction: In each of the following question, which one set of letters when sequentially placed at the gaps in the given letter series shall complete it?

_ _ aba _ _ ba _ ab

Option 1: abbab

Option 2: baabb

Option 3: abbbb

Option 4: bbaba

Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: abbab


Solution : Given:

_ _ aba _ _ ba _ ab

We have to check the order of the letters in the given series.

To fill the series we have to divide the series, _ _ a / ba _ / _ ba / _ ab.

So,

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Question : Who speaks of Cabinet system as "the steering wheel of the ship of state" ?

 

Option 1: Lowell

Option 2: Muir

Option 3: Marriot 

 

Option 4: Bagehot 

Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Muir


Solution : The correct option is Muir

The cabinet is referred to by Ramsay Muir as "the steering wheel of the ship of state."British historian and Liberal Party politician John Ramsay Bryce Muir played a key role in the growth of the liberal political philosophy.In the 1920s

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