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Question : If the difference between the average of x, y and y, z is 12, then the difference between x and z is:

Option 1: 24

Option 2: 48

Option 3: 12

Option 4: 6

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Correct Answer: 24


Solution : Given: The difference between the average of (x, y) and (y, z) is 12.
According to the question,
$\frac{\text{x+y}}{2}$–$\frac{\text{y+z}}{2}$ = 12
⇒ x + y – y – z = 24
⇒ x – z = 24
Hence, the correct answer is 24.

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Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
The platter was insipid, so we refused to pay the bill.

Option 1: full of flavours

Option 2: filled with dirt

Option 3: full of spices

Option 4: lacking taste

Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: lacking taste


Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option.

"Insipid" means lacking flavour or taste, so "lacking taste" accurately conveys the same meaning. It describes the platter as dull or unappetising, which aligns with the context of the sentence, where the speaker refused to pay the

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Question : Directions: In the following question, the given sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R, and S. Choose the part of the sentence with the error and select it as your answer. If there is no error, select "No Error (S)" as your answer.

(P) Sakshi wrote essay (Q) so well that (R) her teacher was very pleased with her. (S) No Error

  1. P
  2. Q
  3. R
  4. S

Option 1: 1

Option 2: 2

Option 3: 3

Option 4: 4

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Correct Answer: 1


Solution : The error is in part (P) marked by the first option.

Explanation: The indefinite article "an" is needed before "essay" to make the sentence grammatically correct, as the article "an" is used before the words that start with a vowel sound.

So, the correct sentence

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Question : Water gas is the combination of:

Option 1: CO and H2

Option 2: CO2 and H2

Option 3: CO and H2O

Option 4: CO2 and CO

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Correct Answer: CO and H2


Solution : The correct options are CO and H2.

  • CO - carbon monoxide
  • H2 - Hydrogen
  • At a temperature of 1270 K, carbon and water react to form CO and H2.
  • Water gas is used as fuel.
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Question : The collections of Vedic hymns or mantras are known as ______.

Option 1: Samhita

Option 2: Vidatha

Option 3: Jnati

Option 4: Bali

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Correct Answer: Samhita


Solution : The correct option is Samhita.

"Samhitas" are compilations of Vedic hymns or mantras. The word "Samhita" designates a group of sacred songs, chants, prayers and rites that make up the central portion of the Vedas, the age-old holy writings of Hinduism. There are four

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Question : Directions: Study the following histogram and answer the questions.

The number of persons in the age group 20-30 years is:

Option 1: 475

Option 2: 400

Option 3: 300

Option 4: 700

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Correct Answer: 400


Solution : Person in the class interval 20–25 = 250
Person in the class interval 25–30 = 150
Thus, the number of persons in the age group 20–30 = 250 + 150 = 400
Hence, the correct answer is 400.

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Question :

Directions: In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives.
Farmer : Field :: Engineer : ?

Option 1: College

Option 2: Cite

Option 3: Cabin

Option 4: Site

Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Site


Solution : Given:
Farmer : Field :: Engineer : ?

Like, the farmer works in the field. 
Similarly, an engineer
 works at the site.

Hence, the fourth option is correct.

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Question : Directions: Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded (Rotation is NOT allowed).

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

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Correct Answer:


Solution : Since the rotation is restricted. So, the embedded figure will have the same orientation as the main figure. By comparison of all the option figures, the given question figure is embedded only in the second option figure.

Hence, the second option is correct.

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Question : Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
His explanation is always concise

Option 1: Frank

Option 2: Precise

Option 3: Lengthy

Option 4: Intelligent

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Lengthy


Solution : The third option is correct.

Lengthy: It denotes involving or containing much detail or many parts; long-winded.

In this context, concise means expressing much in a few words and being brief and to the point. So, the opposite or antonym would be lengthy, which

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Question : The Mughalsarai Railway Station has been renamed after ______.

Option 1: Gopal Krishna Gokhale

Option 2: Madan Mohan Malviya

Option 3: Deen Dayal Upadhyaya

Option 4: Ram Manohar Lohia

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Correct Answer: Deen Dayal Upadhyaya


Solution : The correct answer is Deen Dayal Upadhyaya.

The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya (DDU) station replaced the Mughalsarai railway station in Uttar Pradesh. The action is perceived as an attempt by the state government led by Yogi Adityanath to honour the memory of the

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