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Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No Error".

Prisoners, especially long term convicts (1) / have to suffer most (2) / from emotional starvation. (3) / No Error (4)

Option 1: (1)

Option 2: (2)

Option 3: (3)

Option 4: (4)

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: (1)


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

The error is in the use of "long-term convict" instead of "life-term convicts". "Life-term convicts" is more appropriate to describe prisoners who are sentenced to life in prison.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: Prisoners, especially life-term convicts

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Question : Two trains 121 m and 99 m in length, respectively, are running in opposite directions, one at a speed of 40 km/hr and the other at a speed of 32 km/hr. At what time will they be completely clear of each other from the moment they meet?

Option 1: 11 sec

Option 2: 12 sec

Option 3: 13 sec

Option 4: 10 sec

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 11 sec


Solution : When two trains run in opposite directions, their relative speed is the sum of their speeds. 
The length of the two trains is 121 m and 99 m.
The total length = 121 m + 99 m = 220 m
The relative speed of

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

Progress

Option 1: Development

Option 2: Diminishment

Option 3: Halt

Option 4: Stagnation

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Development


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Explanation: The word "progress" implies positive advancement, improvement, or development. In this context, it signifies movement and growth. "Development" is a suitable synonym as it also conveys the idea of progress, expansion, or the process of becoming

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Question : Calculate the mean from the following table.

Scores Frequencies
0-10 2
10-20 4
20-30 12
30-40 21
40-50 6
50-60 3
60-70 2

Option 1: 33.4

Option 2: 32.6

Option 3: 35.8

Option 4: 34.2

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 33.4


Solution : The formula for the mean ($X$) using the method of assumed mean is:
$X = A + \frac{\sum fd}{\sum f}$ where $A$ is assumed mean, $f$ is frequency, and $d$ is deviation from mean.
The assumed mean ($A$) is usually taken as the midpoint of

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Question : Which of the following is used as fuel rods in an atomic reactor?

Option 1: Sodium

Option 2: Uranium

Option 3: Graphite

Option 4: Boron

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Uranium


Solution : The correct option is Uranium.

Uranium fuel rods, often referred to as control rods, are used in nuclear reactors as nuclear fuel to govern the rate at which uranium and plutonium fission. Fuel rods are sealed metal tubes into which the uranium is packed after

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Question : Direction: The pie chart shows the breakup of the monthly expenditure of a person.

What is the central angle made by the sector of expenditure on education?

Option 1: 93.6$^\circ$

Option 2: 88.2$^\circ$

Option 3: 84.3$^\circ$

Option 4: 95.2$^\circ$

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 93.6$^\circ$


Solution : Given the value of education = 26
Total value = 100
Central angle = $\frac{\text{Value of education}}{\text{Total value}}×360^\circ$
= $\frac{26}{100}×360^\circ = 93.6^\circ$
Hence, the correct answer is 93.6$^\circ$.

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Question : Directions: If 1 @ 9 & 5 = 14 and 2 & 4 @ 3 = 14, then 7 @ 9 & 9 = ?

Option 1: 72

Option 2: 70

Option 3: 68

Option 4: 64

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 72


Solution : Given:
1 @ 9 & 5 = 14 and 2 & 4 @ 3 = 14, then 7 @ 9 & 9 = ?

Find the operations from the given symbols in the equation.
The pattern in the equation is –
1 @ 9 &

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Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
No longer used because something new has been invented

Option 1: Classic

Option 2: Ancient

Option 3: Ornamental

Option 4: Obsolete

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Obsolete


Solution : The fourth option is correct.

Explanation:
The one-word substitute for the group of words (no longer used because something new has been invented) is obsolete.
No longer used: This part indicates that something was once in use but is now abandoned or discontinued.


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Question : Directions: If × means –, + means ÷, – means +, and ÷ means ×, what will be the value of the following expression?
40 + [{(24 – 12) × (2 ÷ 2)} + (18 × 10)] = ?

Option 1: 10

Option 2: 20

Option 3: 1

Option 4: 5

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 10


Solution : Given: 
40 + [{(24 – 12) × (2 ÷ 2)} + (18 × 10)] = ?

After interchanging the given mathematical signs, we get –
= 40 ÷ [{(24 + 12) – (2 × 2)} ÷ (18 – 10)]
= 40 ÷ [{36 – 4}

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