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Question : Directions: In the following question, find the odd number from the given alternatives.

Option 1: 95

Option 2: 145

Option 3: 114

Option 4: 152

Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 145


Solution : Let's check the given options –

First option: 95; 95 ÷ 19 = 5
Second option: 145; 145 is not divisible by 19.
Third option: 114; 114 ÷ 19 = 6
Fourth option: 152; 152 ÷ 19 = 8

So, 145 is not divisible by

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Question : A and B can do a piece of work in 36 days. B and C can do the same work in 60 days. A and C can do the same work in 45 days. In how many days can A alone complete the same work?

Option 1: 90

Option 2: 60

Option 3: 120

Option 4: 45

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 90


Solution : According to the question,
Let the total Work = LCM of 36, 60 and 45 = 180
The efficiency of (A + B) = $\frac{180}{36}$ = 5 units/day
The efficiency of (B + C) = $\frac{180}{60}$ = 3 units/day
The efficiency of (C + A)

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Question : The hydrophilic nature of DNA is due to the presence of:

Option 1: thymine base

Option 2: many hydrogen bonds

Option 3: phosphate group

Option 4: deoxyribose sugar

Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: phosphate group


Solution : The correct option is the phosphate group.

Being hydrophilic refers to having an affinity for water or having the ability to interact with it by forming hydrogen bonds. Due to the presence of phosphate groups, which have a negative charge from extra electrons, and

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Question : Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. 
Because she didn’t love him, she had to marry him

Option 1: Despite

Option 2: No substitution required

Option 3: Since

Option 4: Although

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Although


Solution : The fourth option is the correct answer.

The sentence currently presents a causal relationship, indicating that the reason for her marrying him is because she didn't love him. "Although" introduces a contrast or concession, indicating that despite the fact that she didn't love him, she

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Question : The number 1563241234351 is:

Option 1: divisible by 11 but not by 3

Option 2: neither divisible by 3 nor by 11

Option 3: divisible by both 3 and 11

Option 4: divisible by 3 but not by 11

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: neither divisible by 3 nor by 11


Solution : The sum of the digits of the number 1563241234351
$=1\ +\ 5\ +\  6\ +\ 3\ +\ 2\ +\ 4\ +\  1\ +\ 2\ +\ 3\ +\ 4\ +\  3\ +\ 5\ +\ 1$
$= 40$
As we know,

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Question : Directions: In the following question, select the one different from the other three alternatives.

Option 1: BADC

Option 2: JILK

Option 3: NMPO

Option 4: VUWX

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: VUWX


Solution : Let's check each option –

First option: BADC; B – A = 1 and D – C = 1; The difference between the letters is equal.
Second option: JILK; J – I = 1 and L – K = 1; The difference between the letters

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Question : In how many ways can Indian citizenship be lost?

Option 1: One

Option 2: Two

Option 3: Three

Option 4: Four

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Three


Solution : The correct answer is Three.

Under the Indian Constitution, the termination of citizenship can occur through various means, including termination, deprivation, or voluntary renunciation, as outlined by the Citizenship Act of 1995. This legislation is responsible for bestowing or revoking the status of Indian

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Question : Select the grammatically correct sentence.

Option 1: The simple mistake which was committed by the boy haunted him for years.

Option 2: An simple mistake which was committed by the boy haunted him for years.

Option 3: A simple mistake which was committed by an boy haunted her for years.

Option 4: The simple mistake which was committed by an boy haunted her for years.

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: The simple mistake which was committed by the boy haunted him for years.


Solution : The first option is correct.

Explanation:

  • The simple mistake: This part of the sentence is correct. "The" is used appropriately to indicate a specific mistake.​​​​​
  • Which was committed by the boy: The
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Question : If the base radius and the height of a right circular cone are increased by 10%, then the percentage increase in the volume is:

Option 1: 30.2%

Option 2: 22.1%

Option 3: 33.1%

Option 4: 20.2%

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 33.1%


Solution : Given,
The base radius and the height of a right circular cone are increased by 10%
We know the volume of the cone = $\frac13\pi r^2h$, where r is the radius and h is the height.
Volume $\propto$ $r^2$
Volume $\propto$ $h$
Let the original

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