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Question : The world-famous Kathak dancer Pandit Birju Maharaj was the face of the Kalka Bindadin Gharana of ____________.

Option 1: Dharwad

Option 2: Lucknow

Option 3: Bhopal

Option 4: Agra

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Lucknow


Solution : The correct answer is Lucknow.

Pandit Birju Maharaj was an Indian dancer, singer and composer, and he was an exponent of the (Kalka Bindadin) Lucknow Gharana of Kathak dance in India. Pandit Birju Maharaj was awarded the second-highest civilian award in India, "Padma Vibhushan",

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Question : The smallest among $\sqrt[6]{12},\sqrt[3]{4},\sqrt[4]{5},\sqrt3$ is:

Option 1: $\sqrt[6]{12}$

Option 2: $\sqrt[3]{4}$

Option 3: $\sqrt3$

Option 4: $\sqrt[4]{5}$

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $\sqrt[4]{5}$


Solution : Given: $\sqrt[6]{12},\sqrt[3]{4},\sqrt[4]{5},\sqrt3$
LCM of 6, 3, 4, 2 is 12.
$\sqrt[6]{12} ⇒ \left (12^\frac{1}{6} \right )^{12} = 12^2 = 144$
$\sqrt[3]{4} ⇒ \left (4^\frac{1}{3} \right )^{12} = 4^4 = 256$
$\sqrt[4]{5} ⇒ \left (5^\frac{1}{4} \right )^{12} = 5^3 = 125$
$\sqrt{3} ⇒ \left (3^\frac{1}{2} \right

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

Hatred

Option 1: Malleable

Option 2: Malevolence

Option 3: Magnanimous

Option 4: Malapropos

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Malevolence


Solution : The second option is correct.

Explanation: Malevolence is a noun that refers to the state or quality of being malevolent, which means having or showing intense, often vicious, ill will, or hatred towards others. It is a specific term that directly aligns with the meaning

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Question : Directions: On a farm, there are 48 ducks, 42 goats, and 10 cows with some attendants. If the total number of feet is 216 more than the number of heads, what is the number of attendants on the farm?

Option 1: 10

Option 2: 14

Option 3: 8

Option 4: 12

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 12


Solution : Given:
Number of Ducks = 48, Goats = 42 goats, Cows = 10 cows
Let the number of attendants be a.
Total number of feet of 48 ducks = 48 × 2 = 96
Total number of feet of 42 goats = 42 × 4

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Question : Which of the following phenomena is involved in Kaleidoscope?

Option 1: Refraction

Option 2: Reflection

Option 3: Total Internal reflection

Option 4: Diffraction

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Reflection


Solution : The correct option is Reflection.

The kaleidoscope was invented by the Scottish scientist David Brewster. A kaleidoscope is an optical device with two or more glass surfaces inclined to each other at an angle, causing repeated reflection that leads one or more objects on one

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

Option 1: Anxiety

Option 2: Abhorrence

Option 3: Mirth

Option 4: Distress

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Mirth


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

Glee refers to a feeling of great happiness, delight, or joy. It is characterised by a sense of elation or cheerfulness, often stemming from an enjoyable or pleasurable experience.

The synonym mirth closely aligns with the concept

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Question : Rupu’s income is 20% more than Madhu’s income. Madhu’s income is less than Rupu’s income by:

Option 1: $17 \frac{2}{3} \%$

Option 2: 20%

Option 3: $18 \frac{2}{3} \%$

Option 4: $16 \frac{2}{3} \%$

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $16 \frac{2}{3} \%$


Solution : Let the income of Madhu be 100.
The income of Rupu is 20% more = 100 + 20 = 120
Madhu’s income is less than Rupu’s income = $\frac{20}{120}×100=\frac{1}{6}×100=16 \frac{2}{3}\%$
Hence, the correct answer is $16 \frac{2}{3} \%$.

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Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

It was delightful to heard the baby’s voice.

Option 1: was delightful to be heard

Option 2: was delightful to hear

Option 3: was delightful to be hear

Option 4: was delightful to hearing

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: was delightful to hear


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

When dealing with the infinitive form, it's crucial to recognise that "to hear" is the correct infinitive construction in this context. Infinitives are formed by using "to", followed by the base form of the verb.

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Question : Directions: Three of the following letter clusters are alike in some manner and one is different. Select a different one.

Option 1: JEAX

Option 2: DYUR

Option 3: WDXC

Option 4: QLHE

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: WDXC


Solution : Let's check each option –
First option: JEAX; J – 5 = E; E – 4 = A; A – 3 = X 
Second option: DYUR; D – 5 = Y; Y – 4 = U; U – 3 = R
Third option: WDXC; W

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