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Question : If the sides of a triangle are extended on both sides then the sum of the exterior angles formed on both sides is:

Option 1: $360^{\circ}$

Option 2: $540^{\circ}$

Option 3: $720^{\circ}$

Option 4: $180^{\circ}$

Team Careers360 26th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $720^{\circ}$


Solution :
$\angle$ABC + $\angle$BCA + $\angle$BAC = $180^{\circ}$ ---------------(i)
⇒ $\angle$ACB + $\angle$ACD = $180^{\circ}$ ---------------(ii)
⇒ $\angle$ABC + $\angle$ABF = $180^{\circ}$ ---------------(iii)
⇒ $\angle$BAC + $\angle$EAC = $180^{\circ}$ ---------------(iv)
Adding (ii), (iii), and (iv), then subtracting (i) from it,
$\therefore$ $\angle$ACD + $\angle$ABF + $\angle$EAC = $540^{\circ}$ – $180^{\circ}$ = $360^{\circ}$
So, the sum of the exterior angles formed on both sides = $2 × 360^{\circ}$ = $720^{\circ}$
Hence, the correct answer is $720^{\circ}$.

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Question : Which of these is a component of the tertiary sector of an economy?

Option 1: Mining and quarrying

Option 2: Water supply

Option 3: Electricity

Option 4: Hotels and restaurants

Team Careers360 27th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Hotels and restaurants


Solution : The correct answer is Hotels and restaurants.

The tertiary sector, also known as the service sector, encompasses a wide range of service-based industries that provide services to individuals and businesses.

This includes businesses like hotels, restaurants, retail, healthcare, education, entertainment, and various professional services. Mining and quarrying, water supply, and electricity generation are typically part of the primary and secondary sectors of the economy, not the tertiary sector.

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Question : Direction: Gurpreet is facing south. She turns right and walks 35 m, then turns right again and walks 40 m more. Finally, she turns left and walks 30 m. Which direction is she facing now?

Option 1: South

Option 2: North

Option 3: West

Option 4: East

Team Careers360 26th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: West


Solution : As per the given information, the movement of Gurpreet will look as follows –

Now, Gurpreet is facing the West direction. Hence, the third option is correct.

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Question : Fill in the blank with the most suitable word.

A haze of panic blurred my vision; something terrible was close to ____________.

Option 1: happens

Option 2: happened

Option 3: has happened

Option 4: happening

Team Careers360 27th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: happening


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

The blank can be filled with the gerund form of the verb "happen", that is, "happening", as it accurately describes that the action is about to happen. This helps in conveying the intended meaning of the sentence: that, as the vision was blurred, there was a sense that a terrible event was about to take place.

Therefore, the complete sentence is: A haze of panic blurred my vision; something terrible was close to happening.

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

Diminutive

Option 1: Miniature

Option 2: Enormous

Option 3: Propaganda

Option 4: Distinguish

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Correct Answer: Miniature


Solution : The correct choice is the first option, miniature.

Diminutive is an adjective used to describe something that is notably small in size, stature, or scale.

Miniature refers to something that is much smaller in scale or size compared to the usual or standard size of that object or thing and is the appropriate synonym.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Enormous is an adjective used to describe something that is exceptionally large in size, scale, extent, or degree.
  • Propaganda refers to information, especially biased or misleading information, used to promote or publicise a particular political cause, ideology, or point of view.
  • Distinguish means to recognise or perceive the clear differences or distinctive features between two or more things.
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Question : Directions: In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.
12593 : 35291 :: 29684 : 46982 :: 72936 : ?

Option 1: 62793

Option 2: 92637

Option 3: 69237

Option 4: 62937

Team Careers360 26th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 69237


Solution : Given: 
12593 : 35291 :: 29684 : 46982 :: 72936 : ?

Shuffle the position of the digits of the number 12593 as shown below –


Thus, 12593→35291
Likewise, shuffle the position of the digits of the number 29684 –


Thus, 29684→46982
Similarly, follow the same pattern for 72936 –

So, 69237 is the required answer. Hence, the third option is correct.

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Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM to substitute the underlined word in the following sentence.
There was an interminable struggle from his part in his fight against cancer.

Option 1: overwhelming

Option 2: inappropriate

Option 3: unsustainable

Option 4: intermittent

Team Careers360 26th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: intermittent


Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.

The word "interminable" means endless or seemingly without end. The antonym "intermittent" means occurring at irregular intervals, suggesting stops or breaks. It contrasts with the idea of a continuous and seemingly endless struggle.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Overwhelming: It implies something being too much or overpowering.
  • Inappropriate: Not suitable or fitting for the context.
  • Unsustainable: Not able to be maintained over the long term.

Therefore, the correct answer is intermittent.

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Question : Directions: How many triangles are there in the given figure?

Option 1: 14

Option 2: 12

Option 3: 15

Option 4: 16

Team Careers360 27th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 16


Solution : The given figure can be labelled as shown below –

In the above-labelled figure, there are a total of 16 triangles. They are ABC, CDE, EFG, GHI, IJK, KLM, MNO, OPA, COK, CGK, OKG, OCG, CQO, OQK, KQG, and GQC.

Therefore, there are 16 triangles in the given figure. Hence, the fourth option is correct.

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Question : Directions: Study the following bar diagram carefully and answer the questions. The bar graph given below shows the foreign exchange reserves of a country (in millions US $) from 1991-1992 to 1998-1999.

The ratio of the number of years, in which the foreign exchange reserves are above the average reserves, to those in which the reserves are below the average reserves is:

Option 1: 2 : 6

Option 2: 3 : 4

Option 3: 3 : 5

Option 4: 4 : 4

Team Careers360 27th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 3 : 5


Solution : Average of the foreign exchange reserves of a country (in millions USD) from 1991-1992 to 1998-1999 is: $=\frac{2640+3720+2520+3360+3120+4320+5040+3120}{8}$
= 3480
The number of years in which the reserves are above the average reserves = 3
The number of years in which the reserves are below the average reserves = 5
So, the ratio of above and below the average = 3 : 5
Hence, the correct answer is 3 : 5.

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Question : The price of a commodity is decreased by 25 percent and therefore a household increases the consumption of that commodity by 20 kg to keep the expenditure same. What was the earlier consumption?

Option 1: 60 kg

Option 2: 55 kg

Option 3: 75 kg

Option 4: 45 kg

Team Careers360 26th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 60 kg


Solution : Original price = Rs. 100 per kg
Original consumption = $x$ kg
After a decrease of 25%,
New price = Rs. 75 per kg
New consumption = $x$ + 20 kg
Original expenditure = 100$x$
New expenditure = $75\times(x + 20) = 75x + 1500$
Since the expenditure is the same, we have $100x = 75x + 1500$
⇒ $25x = 1500$
$\therefore x$ = 60 kg
Hence, the correct answer is 60 kg.

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