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Question : The work done by the string of a simple pendulum during one complete oscillation is equal to

Option 1: The total energy of a pendulum

Option 2: Kinetic energy of the pendulum

Option 3: Potential energy of the pendulum

Option 4: Zero

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Zero


Solution : The correct option is Zero.

The work done by a basic pendulum's string during one complete oscillation is zero. This is because the tension in the string is always perpendicular to the bob's movement. A force's work is equal to its force multiplied by its

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Question : "Dollar Bahu" is written by whom among the following Indian authors?

Option 1: Kiran Desai

Option 2: Arundhati Roy

Option 3: Sudha Murty

Option 4: Khushwant Singh

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Correct Answer: Sudha Murty


Solution : The correct option is Sudha Murty.

"Dollar Bahu" is a novel written by Indian author Sudha Murty. Sudha Murty is a well-known writer, social worker and the chairperson of Infosys Foundation, a non-profit organization. The book explores themes of family, values and the

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Question : Select the correctly spelt word.

Option 1: wengeance

Option 2: vengance

Option 3: wengence

Option 4: vengeance

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Correct Answer: vengeance


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

Explanation: In terms of grammatical and spelling considerations, vengeance is the accurate and accepted spelling of the word that refers to the act of seeking revenge or retribution for a perceived wrongdoing or harm.

Therefore, the correct

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

INTRIGUING

Option 1: monotonous

Option 2: gripping

Option 3: simultaneous

Option 4: investigating

Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: gripping


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Explanation:
Intriguing means something that is fascinating, interesting, or captivating, often prompting curiosity or interest. Gripping is the synonym for intriguing, signifying something that's engaging or compelling, holding one's attention.

The meanings of the other options are as

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Question : Directions: In the following question, select the figure that can be placed at the sign of the question mark (?) from the given alternatives.

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

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Correct Answer:


Solution : According to the given figure series –
The triangular arrowhead and square arrowhead are interchanging their positions with each other, while the circular arrowhead remains at the centre.
So, following the above pattern, the required figure will be as follows –

Hence, the first option is

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Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).

The criminal must be killed.

(1) hanged

(2) murdered

(3) hung 

(4) No Improvement 

Option 1: (1)

Option 2: (2)

Option 3: (3)

Option 4: (4)

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Correct Answer: (1)


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

In this context, the use of "hanged" is appropriate when referring to execution by hanging. It specifies the method of capital punishment.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

Murdered: While "murdered" is a synonym for

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Question : A man bought two bicycles for Rs. 3,000 each. If he sells one bicycle at a profit of 10%, then for how much percentage of profit should he sell the other bicycle so that he makes a profit of 20% on the whole?

Option 1: 15 percent

Option 2: 25 percent

Option 3: 30 percent

Option 4: 10 percent

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 30 percent


Solution : A man bought two bicycles for Rs. 3,000 each.
Total cost price = 3000 + 3000 = 6000
He wants a profit of 20% on the whole.
So, total selling price should be $6000×\frac{100+20}{100}=7200$
He sells one bicycle at a profit of 10%.
$\therefore$

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Question : Direction: The pie chart shows the breakup of the monthly expenditure of a person.

The expenditure on food is how much percentage more than the expenditure on savings?

Option 1: 12.21%

Option 2: 15%

Option 3: 13.04%

Option 4: 11%

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 15%


Solution : Expenditure on food = 23
Expenditure on saving = 20
Difference = 23 – 20 = 3
Required percentage = $\frac{3}{20}$ × 100 = 15%
Hence, the correct answer is 15%.

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Question : Directions: Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?
SQO, LJH, ECA, ?

Option 1: XUS

Option 2: XVT

Option 3: YWV

Option 4: YWU

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Correct Answer: XVT


Solution : Given:
SQO, LJH, ECA, ?

Subtract 7 from each letter of the previous term to obtain the next term in the series –
SQOS – 7 = L; Q – 7 = J; O – 7 = H
LJHL – 7

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