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Question : ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral, AB is the diameter of the circle. If angle $\angle ACD=45^{\circ}$, then what is the value of $\angle BAD$?

Option 1: $90^{\circ}$

Option 2: $45^{\circ}$

Option 3: $135^{\circ}$

Option 4: $35^{\circ}$

Team Careers360 26th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $45^{\circ}$


Solution :

Since, an angle subtended by the diameter of a circle at the circumference = $90^{\circ}$
⇒ $\angle$ ACB = $90^{\circ}$
$\angle$ BCD = $\angle$ ACD + $\angle$ ACB = $45^{\circ} + 90^{\circ}=135^{\circ}$
Since the opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral are supplementary,
$\angle$ BCD + $\angle$ BAD = $180^{\circ}$
$\therefore \angle$ BAD = $180^{\circ} - 135^{\circ}=45^{\circ}$
Hence, the correct answer is $45^{\circ}$.

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Question : 2nd October is observed as________.

Option 1: International Non-Violence Day

Option 2: World Social Justice Day

Option 3: World Wildlife Day

Option 4: International Education Day

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Correct Answer: International Non-Violence Day


Solution : The correct answer is International Non-Violence Day.

October 2nd is indeed observed as the International Day of Non-Violence. This date is significant because it marks the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the leader of the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule and a pioneer of non-violent resistance, known as "Satyagraha."

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Question : Direct conversion of solar energy with the use of a photo voltaic cell results in the production of

Option 1: Optical energy

Option 2: Electrical energy

Option 3: Thermal energy

Option 4: Mechanial energy

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Correct Answer: Electrical energy


Solution : The correct option is electrical energy.

The photovoltaic effect is a mechanism used by photovoltaic cells, also referred to as solar cells, to transform light energy from the sun directly into electrical energy. When photons, the light particles hit a solar cell's surface, their energy is transferred to the material's electrons, causing this effect.  These electrons get activated by the energy of the photons, which causes them to flow as an electric current. The generated current can then be harnessed and used to power electrical equipment, or it can be stored in batteries for later use.
 

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Question : Study the given pie chart and answer the question that follows.

The pie chart represents the marks (out of 100) obtained by Shweta in different subjects - Hindi, English, Maths, Science, Social Science (S.S.) and Commerce in her class examination. The marks obtained in English and S.S. are what percent less than the marks obtained in Hindi and Maths?

The marks obtained in English and S.S. are what percent less than the marks obtained in Hindi and Maths?

Option 1: $30 \frac{1}{8} \%$

Option 2: $31 \frac{5}{8} \%$

Option 3: $30 \frac{5}{8} \%$

Option 4: $31 \frac{1}{8} \%$

Team Careers360 26th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $30 \frac{5}{8} \%$


Solution : Share of marks obtained in English = $52^{\circ}$
Share of marks obtained in S.S. = $59^{\circ}$
Share of total marks obtained in English and S.S = $52^{\circ}$+$59^{\circ}$ = $111^{\circ}$------------(i)
Share of marks obtained in Hindi = $72^{\circ}$
Share of marks obtained in Maths = $88^{\circ}$
Share of total marks obtained in Hindi and Maths = $160^{\circ}$ -----------(ii)
Difference in share of marks = $160^{\circ}$–$111^{\circ}$ = $49^{\circ}$
Marks obtained in English and S.S. are less than marks obtained in Hindi and Maths by:
= $\frac{49}{160}×100$
= $30\frac{5}{8}$%
Hence, the correct answer is $30\frac{5}{8}$%.

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Question : In triangle MNO, AB is parallel NO and MA = 2.5, AN = 7.5, MB = 2.2, find the value of BO.

Option 1: 6.6

Option 2: 8.2

Option 3: 5.4

Option 4: 4.8

Team Careers360 26th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 6.6


Solution :
Given:
In triangle MNO, AB is parallel NO and MA = 2.5, AN = 7.5, MB = 2.2
Here, triangles MNO and MAB are similar because angle M in triangle MNO is equal to angle M in triangle MAB.
So, $\frac{MA}{MN}=\frac{MB}{MO}$
⇒ $\frac{2.5}{2.5+7.5}=\frac{2.2}{MO}$
$\therefore MO=8.8$
BO = MO – MB = 8.8 – 2.2 = 6.6
Hence, the correct answer is 6.6.

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Question : The data given in the table shows the number of boys and girls enrolled for different games in an academy over 5 years.

Years Basketball Football Cricket
Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls
2018 46 34 42 37 45 35
2019 40 41 44 38 42 32
2020 43 40 40 32 44 38
2021 37 44 43 25 34 28
2022 34 41 41 32 41 39

Which game has the maximum enrollment and during which year?

Option 1: Cricket in 2020

Option 2: Basketball in 2019

Option 3: Football in 2019

Option 4: Basketball in 2020

Team Careers360 27th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Basketball in 2020


Solution : In 2018,
Basketball: 46 + 34 = 80
Football: 42 + 37 = 79
Cricket: 45 + 35 = 80
In 2019,
Basketball: 40 + 41 = 81
Football: 44 + 38 = 82
Cricket: 42 + 32 = 74
In 2020,
Basketball: 43 + 40 = 83
Football: 40 + 32 = 72
Cricket: 44 + 38 = 82
In 2021,
Basketball: 37 + 44 = 81
Football: 43 + 25 = 68
Cricket: 34 + 28 = 62
In 2022,
Basketball: 34 + 41 = 75
Football: 41 + 32 = 73
Cricket: 41 + 39 = 80
It can be seen that in the year 2020, Basketball has the maximum enrollment.
Hence, the correct answer is Basketball in 2020.

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Question : Directions: In the following question, the sentence given with a blank is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four.


With a blood test, a physician was able to _____ the woman's pregnancy.

Option 1: term

Option 2: confirm

Option 3: firm

Option 4: confer

Team Careers360 26th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: confirm


Solution : The second option is the correct option. The word "confirm" is the most appropriate choice in this context because it means to establish the truth or correctness of something, which is exactly what the physician does with the blood test – they determine whether or not the woman is pregnant.

Term: It typically refers to a specific period

Confer: "Confer" means to grant or bestow something, such as an honour or title, upon someone.

Firm: stronghold or belief in something or someone. All these don't fit in the context.

So the correct sentence is "With a blood test, a physician was able to confirm the woman's pregnancy."

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Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with blanks that are to be filled in with appropriate words. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.

He was so _____at his job that he was asked to give a ______to the visitors.

Option 1: Accurate, display

Option 2: Agile, demolition

Option 3: Able, disclosure

Option 4: Adept, demonstration

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Correct Answer: Adept, demonstration


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option, "adept, demonstration".

"Adept" and "demonstration" fit perfectly in the sentence. "Adept" means highly skilled or proficient at something and "demonstration" refers to a display or exhibition of how something is done. This helps in conveying the intended meaning that he was so skilled at his job that he was asked to show the visitors how it was done.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • "Able" is someone who can do something.
  • "Disclosure" means the sharing of information or secrets.
  • "Agile" means able to move quickly and easily.
  • "Demolition" is the breaking and destroying of structures.
  • "Accurate" is something that is correct and precise.
  • "Display" is showing or presenting something.

Therefore, the complete sentence is "He was so adept at his job that he was asked to give a demonstration to the visitors".

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Question : The main function of insulin in the human body is
 

Option 1: To maintain blood pressure

Option 2: To help in digestion of food

Option 3: To control the level of sugar in the body

 

Option 4: To check the level of iodine in the body

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Correct Answer: To control the level of sugar in the body

 


Solution : The correct option is - To control the level of sugar in the body.

The pancreatic islets of Langerhans cells generate insulin, a peptide hormone that regulates carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism and promotes cell division and growth through its mitogenic effects.

Insulin helps cells absorb glucose, regulates carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism, and keeps blood sugar levels normal.

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