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Question : PA and PB are two tangents from a point P outside the circle with centre O. If A and B are points on the circle such that $\angle {APB}=100^{\circ}$, then $\angle {OAB}$ is equal to:

Option 1: $45^{\circ}$

Option 2: $35^{\circ}$

Option 3: $70^{\circ}$

Option 4: $50^{\circ}$

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $50^{\circ}$


Solution :
According to the question,
$\angle$APB = 100º
Also, $\angle$ OAP = $\angle$ OBP = 90º (the angle between the tangent and radius at the point of contact is 90º)
Since the sum of all angles of a quadrilateral is 360º.
$\angle$ OAP + $\angle$ OBP

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Question : Which of the following is the autobiography of the first Indian President Dr. Rajendra Prasad?

Option 1: Atmavrittanta

Option 2: Atmakatha

Option 3: A Shot at History

Option 4: My Country My Life

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Atmakatha


Solution : The correct answer is Atmakatha.

Atmakatha is the autobiography of the first Indian President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad. This book tells about the life and struggles of a freedom fighter, mainly about his experiences during his prison term in Bankipur jail. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the

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Question : Directions: A series is given below with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.
WVU, TSR, QPO, ?

Option 1: NML

Option 2: LMN

Option 3: LMK

Option 4: KLM

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: NML


Solution : Given:
WVU, TSR, QPO, ?

Subtract three from the place value of each letter to get the next term of the series –
WVU→W – 3 = T; V – 3 = S; U – 3 = R→TSR
TSR→T – 3 = Q; S –

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Question : Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
If only we ______ a light! It is depressing to wait in the dark.

Option 1: are having

Option 2: have

Option 3: had

Option 4: have had

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: had


Solution : The third option is the correct choice.

Explanation: The sentence is a conditional construction from the past, an unreal condition. The correct structure for such sentences is "If only + subject + past perfect (had) + past participle". The use of had shows it

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Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
It was inevitable that the team management would sack him after his rude behaviour.

Option 1: impassionate

Option 2: amiable

Option 3: measurable

Option 4: unavoidable

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: unavoidable


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

"Inevitable" means something that cannot be avoided or is certain to happen. In the context of the sentence, it implies that the team management's decision to sack him was certain or bound to happen due to his rude

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Question : A takes 2 hours 30 minutes more than B to walk 40 km. If A doubles his speed, then he can make it in 1 hour less than B. What is the average time taken by A and B to walk a 40 km distance?

Option 1: 7 hours 15 minutes

Option 2: 5 hours 45 minutes

Option 3: 6 hours

Option 4: 5 hours 15 minutes

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 5 hours 45 minutes


Solution : Let the speed of A as $a$ km/hr and the speed of B as $b$ km/hr. 
$\text{Speed} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}}$
From the problem, 
A takes 2 hours 30 minutes more than B to walk 40 km.
$⇒\frac{40}{a} = \frac{40}{b} + \frac{5}{2}$
If A

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Question : Sanjay and Rohan can complete a work in 8 days and 12 days, respectively. Starting with Sanjay, they work on alternate days. In how many days will the work be completed?

Option 1: $8 \frac{1}{2}$

Option 2: $9 \frac{1}{2}$

Option 3: $9 \frac{2}{3}$

Option 4: $9 \frac{1}{3}$

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $9 \frac{1}{2}$


Solution : Time taken by Sanjay to complete the work = 8 days
Part of work done by Sanjay in a day = $\frac{1}{8}$
Time taken by Rohan to complete the work = 12 days
Part of work done by Rohan in a day = $\frac{1}{12}$

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Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

At the eleventh hour

Option 1: Time for debate

Option 2: Very late in the evening

Option 3: A state of confusion

Option 4: Just before the deadline

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Just before the deadline


Solution : The fourth option is correct.

This idiom is derived from the biblical parable of the labourers in the vineyard, where workers were hired throughout the day, but those hired at the eleventh hour received the same payment as the others. Over time,

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Question : Directions: If SEVEN is coded as 23136 and EIGHT as 34579, what will be the code for NINE?

Option 1: 6463

Option 2: 6364

Option 3: 6346

Option 4: 6436

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 6463


Solution : Given:
SEVEN is coded as 23136 and EIGHT is coded as 34579.

Code the letters of the word SEVEN with equivalent numbers given in the code –
S→2; E→3; V→1; E→3; N→6
Thus, SEVEN is coded as 23136.
And, EIGHT is coded as 34579 –

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Question : Directions: Select the related letter cluster from the given alternatives.
GHI : DFH :: LMN : ?

Option 1: IMK

Option 2: JLM

Option 3: ILM

Option 4: IKM

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: IKM


Solution : Given:
GHI : DFH :: LMN : ?

Subtract numbers starting from 3 and in the decreasing order from the letters of GHI and LMN to obtain related clusters.
G – 3 = D; H – 2 = F; I – 1 = H
Similarly,

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