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Question : In what ratio should wheat at Rs. 32 per kg be mixed with wheat at Rs. 24 per kg so that, on selling the mixture at Rs. 39 per kg, there is a profit of 30%?

Option 1: 3 : 1

Option 2: 2 : 3

Option 3: 1 : 4

Option 4: 2 : 5

Team Careers360 14th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 3 : 1


Solution : At a profit of 30%, the selling price (SP) is Rs. 39.
Let the cost price (CP) of the mixture be Rs. $x$.
So, $\frac{130x}{100} = 39$
$\therefore$ CP = 30
By using the alligation rule,


Required ratio = (Mean value – Lower

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Question : Directions: In a certain code language, FRIEND is written as IIFDME, and DEMAND is written as MVDDMA. How will GROUND be written in that language?

Option 1: DOTENC

Option 2: PXKRYS

Option 3: OIGDMU

Option 4: OFTSBU

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: OIGDMU


Solution : Given: 
FRIEND is written as IIFDME, and DEMAND is written as MVDDMA. 

FRIEND is written as IIFDME  –

And, DEMAND is written as MVDDMA –


Similarly, follow the same pattern for GROUND –

So, GROUND is written as OIGDMU in the code language. Hence, the 

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Question : In which country is the FIFA World Cup 2022 scheduled to be held?

Option 1: Qatar

Option 2: Kuwait

Option 3: Iraq

Option 4: Saudi Arabia

Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Qatar


Solution : The correct answer is Qatar.

The 2022 FIFA World Cup, the 22nd edition of the global football championship, occurred in Qatar from November 20 to December 18, 2022. Qatar was awarded the hosting rights in 2010 and became the first Arab and Muslim nation

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Question : Directions: In the following question, select the word that cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.
LITERATURE

Option 1: LITERATE

Option 2: REAL

Option 3: TILE

Option 4: REACT

Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: REACT


Solution : Given:
LITERATURE

Now, let's compare all the option words with the word LITERATURE –
First option: LITERATE; All the letters of LITERATE are present in the word LITERATURE.
Second option: REAL; All the letters of REAL are present in the word LITERATURE.
Third option: TILE;

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Question : Which disease is caused by not having enough vitamin C in the diet for at least 3 months leading to weakness, anemia, gum disease and skin problems?

Option 1: Pellagra

Option 2: Rickets

Option 3: Beriberi

Option 4: Scurvy

Team Careers360 14th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Scurvy


Solution : The correct answer is Scurvy.

Scurvy is a disease caused by a deficiency of Vitamin C or not having enough Vitamin C in the diet for at least three months. Scurvy can lead to weakness, anaemia, gum disease and skin problems. The main reason

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Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.
Force : Newton :: Current : ?

Option 1: Volt

Option 2: Ampere

Option 3: Charge

Option 4: Coulomb

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Ampere


Solution : Given:
Force : Newton :: Current : ?

Like, Newton is the unit of measurement for force.
Similarly, Ampere is the unit of measurement for electric current.

Hence, the second option is correct.

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Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some 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".

In 1906, a earthquake (1) / destroyed much (2) / of San Francisco. (3) / No error (4)

Option 1: (1)

Option 2: (2)

Option 3: (3)

Option 4: (4)

Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: (1)


Solution : The error lies in the first part of the sentence.

The reason for this is that the word "earthquake" begins with a vowel sound, so it should be preceded by the article "an" instead of "a".

Therefore, the correct sentence is: "In 1906, an earthquake

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

Option 1: 126

Option 2: 168

Option 3: 224

Option 4: 240

Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 240


Solution : Let's check the options –
First option: 126→126 ÷ 7 = 18
Second option: 168→168 ÷ 7 = 24
Third option: 224→224 ÷ 7 = 32
Fourth option: 240→240 is not divisible by 7.

So, the number in the fourth option is not divisible by

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Question : Who among the following was the Viceroy of India during the formation of the Indian National Congress?

Option 1: Lord Lytton

Option 2: Lord Ripon

Option 3: Lord Dufferin

Option 4: Lord Mayo

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Lord Dufferin


Solution : The correct option is Lord Dufferin.

Lord Dufferin was the Viceroy of India during the formation of the Indian National Congress in 1885. The Congress, founded by A. O. Hume and others, played a pivotal role in India's struggle for independence by advocating

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