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Question : Lord Macaulay is generally associated with bringing _____ in India.

Option 1: Unity in army

Option 2: Economic reforms

Option 3: English Education

Option 4: Modern technologies

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: English Education


Solution : The correct answer is English education.

An important contribution to the introduction of English and Western ideas to Indian education was made by Macaulay. Macaulay begged Lord William Bentinck, the Governor-General, to replace Persian as the official language, implement English as the medium

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Question : The President's seat can be left vacant for how much duration?

Option 1: 6 months

Option 2: 3 months

Option 3: 9 months

Option 4: 12 months

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 6 months


Solution : The correct answer is 6 months.

A presidential election must be held as soon as possible and, in any case, no later than six months from the date the vacancy occurred, according to Article 62 of the Indian Constitution. The article also states that

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Question : Directions: In a certain code language, COLD is coded as 6428 and TIDE is coded as 9673. What is the code for D in the given code language?

Option 1: 2

Option 2: 6

Option 3: 3

Option 4: 9

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 6


Solution : Given:
1. COLD⇒6428
2. TIDE⇒9673

By comparing all the above–coded words, we find that –
In sentences 1 and 2, D is a common letter and 6 is a common code.

So, D will be coded as 6. Hence, the second option is correct.

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Question : In the given figure, the length of arc AB is equal to twice the length of radius $r$ of the circle. Find the area of sector OAB in terms of the radius $r$.

Option 1: $3r$

Option 2: $2r$

Option 3: $ \pi r^2$

Option 4: $ r^2$

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $ r^2$


Solution : Let the radius of the circle be $r$
Here, we know that the length of the arc = $2r$
$⇒ l = r × \theta$
Where $\theta$ is in radian and $l$ is the length of the arc.
$⇒ 2r = r × \theta$

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Question : Directions: After walking 10 m, Shankar turned left covered a distance of 6 m, then turned right and covered a distance of 20 m. In the end, he was moving towards the south. From which direction did Shankar start his journey?

Option 1: West

Option 2: North

Option 3: South

Option 4: East

Team Careers360 14th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: North


Solution : To determine the direction of the starting journey, we have to move in reverse order. As per the given information, the movement of Shankar will look as follows –

So, according to the above diagram, Shankar started his journey from the North. Hence, the second

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Question : Which of the following is not a noble gas?

Option 1: Helium

Option 2: Hydrogen

Option 3: Neon

Option 4: Argon

Team Careers360 13th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Hydrogen


Solution : The correct answer is Hydrogen.

Hydrogen is not a noble gas. The symbol of Hydrogen is H and the atomic number is 1. It is the lightest element and at standard conditions, is a gas of diatomic molecules with the formula H2.

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Question : Sunita invested INR 12,000 on simple interest at the rate of 10% p.a. to obtain a total amount of INR 20,400 after a certain period. For how many years did she invest to obtain the above amount?

Option 1: 8

Option 2: 9

Option 3: 6

Option 4: 7

Team Careers360 15th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 7


Solution : Total amount = INR 20,400
Principal sum, $P$ = INR 12,000
Rate, $R$ = 10%
Let $n$ be the time.
Simple interest, SI = 20400 – 12000 = 8400
⇒ SI = $\frac{PnR}{100}$
⇒ $8400 = \frac{12000 × n × 10}{100}$
⇒ $n = \frac{840000}{120000}

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

James epitomises everything that a leader should be.

  1. Worships
  2. Loves
  3. Adores
  4. No improvement

Option 1: 1

Option 2: 2

Option 3: 3

Option 4: 4

Team Careers360 13th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 4


Solution : The correct option is the fourth option.

Explanation:

Epitomises is a suitable word in the context of the sentence. It means that James is the perfect example of everything a leader should be.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Worships: This word
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Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Make a beeline for

Option 1: Make a line for honey

Option 2: Go straight to

Option 3: Stand in a queue

Option 4: Go for freebies

Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Go straight to


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

The idiom make a beeline for means to go directly and quickly towards a specific destination or target. It implies a purposeful and focused movement, often to reach a particular place or person without any

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