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Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Bewitching

Option 1: Painful

Option 2: Alluring

Option 3: Rude

Option 4: Repulsive

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Alluring


Solution : The correct choice is the second option. 

Alluring is the correct synonym for bewitching, as it means very attractive or charming in a captivating way.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Painful means causing physical or emotional pain.
  • Rude means showing
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Question : A, B, P, and Q are points on the circumference of a circle with centre O. If angle AQB is 60°, then which of the following can be the value of angle APB?

Option 1: 160°

Option 2: 30°

Option 3: 90°

Option 4: 60°

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 60°


Solution :
$\angle AQB = 60°$ made by chord AB on the circumference of the circle.
Also, the $\angle APB$ is made by the same chord AB on the circumference of the circle.
Angles made by the same chord on the circumference at the same side of

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Question : The stagnant water at the bottom of a lake is called.

Option 1: Epilimnion

Option 2: Mesolimnion

Option 3: Metalimnion

Option 4: Hypolimnion

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Hypolimnion


Solution : The correct option is Hypolimnion.

The stagnant water at the bottom of a lake is often known as the Hypolimnion. It is the warmest, and most well-mixed layer. Below the Epilimnion is a transitional layer called the Metalimnion or Thermocline. The lowermost layer, beneath

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Question : Directions: The following chart represents Demand and Production for 5 companies A, B, C, D, and E. Based on the graph answer the questions.

The ratio of the number of companies having more demand than production to those having more production than demand is:

Option 1: 4 : 1

Option 2: 2 : 2

Option 3: 3 : 2

Option 4: 2 : 3

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Correct Answer: 3 : 2


Solution : As per the graph,
The number of companies having more demand than production = 3 companies
The number of companies having more production than demand = 2 companies
The required ratio = The number of companies having more demand than production : The

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Question : The Constitution of India was framed by

Option 1: Planning Commission

Option 2: Constituent Assembly

Option 3: President

Option 4: Working Committee

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Constituent Assembly


Solution : The correct answer is Constituent Assembly.

The Indian Constitution, the longest of any sovereign nation in the world, provides a comprehensive framework to guide and govern the country, keeping in view her social, cultural, and religious diversity. Writing a constitution for an independent

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Question : A square of side 3 cm is cut off from each corner of a rectangular sheet of length 24 cm and breadth 18 cm, and the remaining sheet is folded to form an open rectangular box. The surface area of the box is:

Option 1: 468 cm2

Option 2: 396 cm2

Option 3: 612 cm2

Option 4: 423 cm2

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Correct Answer: 396 cm2


Solution : Length of rectangular sheet = 24 cm
Breadth of rectangular sheet = 18 cm
Side of cut-out square = 3 cm
Length of the box $(l)$ = [24 – (3 + 3)] = 18 cm
Breadth of the box $(b)$ = [18 –

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Question : Select the most appropriate antonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

The injury was so severe that he could not play again.

Option 1: implacable

Option 2: tolerant

Option 3: furious

Option 4: pungent

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: tolerant


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

The meaning of severe, according to the given paragraph, is an extremely bad, serious, or unacceptable situation.

Tolerant means able to endure, which makes it the correct antonym.

The meanings of the other options are as

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Question : Alexander and Porus fought a battle at

Option 1: Hydaspes

Option 2: Jhelum

Option 3: Panipat

Option 4: Tarain

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Hydaspes


Solution : The correct answer is Hydaspes.

The battle of Hydaspes between Alexander the Great and King Porus (Paurava) took place on the banks of the Hydaspes River (Jhelum River) in Punjab, near Bhera, what is now Pakistan. The battle was Alexander's fourth and final campaign in

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