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Question : Leshalaptu is a folk dance of which Indian state?

Option 1: Nagaland

Option 2: Kerala

Option 3: Goa

Option 4: Karnataka

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Nagaland


Solution : The correct answer is Nagaland

The Nagaland folk dance is called Leshalaptu. Aaluyattu, Agurshikukula, Butterfly Dance, Changai Dance, Khamba Lim, Kuki Dance, Mayur Dance, Modse, Monyo Asho, Sadal Kekai, Seecha and Kukui Kucho, Shankai and Moyashai, Rengma, etc., are some of the other folk dances

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Question : The pie chart represents the percentage of people in a city who are interested in buying a laptop from five different companies - A, B, C, D, and E.

The number of people interested in buying company A's laptop is what percentage of the number of people interested in buying company D's laptop?

Option 1: 135%

Option 2: 125%

Option 3: 150%

Option 4: 155%

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 155%


Solution : People interested in buying company A's laptop = 31%
People interested in buying company D's laptop = 20%
Required percentage = $\frac{\text{People interested in A}}{\text{People interested in D}}\times 100$
= $\frac{31}{20}\times 100$
= 155%
Hence, the correct answer is 155%.

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Question : In the given figure, point O is the centre of a circle of radius 13 cm and AB is a chord perpendicular to OD. If CD = 8 cm, what is the length (in cm) of AB?

Option 1: 6 cm

Option 2: 12 cm

Option 3: 24 cm

Option 4: 28 cm

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 24 cm


Solution :
Given, Radius = 13 cm
CD = 8 cm
⇒ OC = 13 – 8 = 5 cm [As OD is the radius]
In $\triangle AOC$,
Using Pythagoras theorem, we get,
$AO^2=OC^2+AC^2$
⇒ $13^2=5^2+AC^2$
⇒ $AC^2=169-25$
⇒ $AC=\sqrt{144}$
$\therefore AC = 12$ cm
Now,

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Question : Directions: The bar graph given below represents the number of boys in a school using three apps for three months.


What is the percentage decrease in the number of boys using Facebook from January to February?

Option 1: 26.66%

Option 2: 20%

Option 3: 21.33%

Option 4: 16.66%

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 16.66%


Solution : As per the given graph,
The number of boys using Facebook in January = 600
The number of boys using Facebook in February = 500
The percentage decreases $=\frac{600-500}{500}×100=16.66\%$
Hence, the correct answer is 16.66%.

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Question : Who among the following is not a Bharat Ratna recipient?

Option 1: Nelson Mandela

Option 2: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan

Option 3: Mother Teresa

Option 4: Baldev Singh

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Baldev Singh


Solution : The correct option is Baldev Singh

Baldev Singh is not a Bharat Ratna recipient. The other three, Mother Teresa (1980), Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan (1987), and Nelson Mandela (1990), all received the prestigious award, each signifying India's recognition for their exceptional contributions to humanity.

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Question : Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
To criticise someone severely

Option 1: Rate

Option 2: Remonstrate

Option 3: Chastise

Option 4: Scoff

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Chastise


Solution : The third option is correct.

The one-word substitute for the given group of words, to criticise someone severely, is chastise.
Chastise means to reprimand or criticise severely.

Therefore, the correct answer is chastise.

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Question : Which of the following acts prevents disrespect to the national flag and national anthem?

Option 1: Protection of National Honour Act, 1996

Option 2: Civil Liberties Act, 2001

Option 3: Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 2006

Option 4: Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971


Solution : The correct option is the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, of 1971.

In India, the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act of 1971 is the legislation that prevents disrespect to the national flag and

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Question : An item with a marked price of INR z was sold for INR 6,622 after a discount of 12% was offered. What was the value of z?

Option 1: INR 7,425

Option 2: INR 7,500

Option 3: INR 7,525

Option 4: INR 7,575

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: INR 7,525


Solution : According to the question
The item was sold for INR 6,622 after a discount of 12%.
Discount Price = Marked Price − Discount × Marked Price
⇒ 6622 = z − 0.12 × z = 0.88 × z
$\therefore$ z = $\frac{6622}{0.88}$ = 7525

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Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
The sword of Damocles

Option 1: a rare artefact

Option 2: an authentic sword

Option 3: an impending threat

Option 4: a poignant weapon

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: an impending threat


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

Explanation:
This idiom refers to a constant looming danger or threat that could strike at any moment. It originates from a Greek story where Damocles, a courtier, sat at a banquet with a sword suspended above

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Question : In which state is the hill station Matheran located?

Option 1: Karnataka

Option 2: Madhya Pradesh

Option 3: Tamil Nadu

Option 4: Maharashtra

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Maharashtra


Solution : The correct option is Maharashtra

Maharashtra is home to the hill station known as Matheran. It is located close to the town of Neral in the Western Ghats range. Matheran is renowned for its picturesque scenery, mild climate, and status as one of India's smaller

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