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Question : In which year was the Reserve Bank of India established?

Option 1: 1939

Option 2: 1945

Option 3: 1935

Option 4: 1925

Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 1935


Solution : The correct option is 1935.

On April 1, 1935, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was founded. The Hilton Young Commission, formerly known as the Royal Commission on Indian Currency and Finance, made recommendations that served as the foundation for the RBI's formation. As

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Question : Why do pickles last longer?

Option 1: Only beneficial bacteria can grow in the pickle.

Option 2: The water content of the pickle protects the pickle from spoilage.

Option 3: Pickle is prepared in a vacuum so that no harmful bacteria can grow on it.

Option 4: Bacterial and fungal cells get plasmolysed in high salt concentrations of pickle.

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Correct Answer: Bacterial and fungal cells get plasmolysed in high salt concentrations of pickle.


Solution : The correct answer is Bacterial and fungal cells get plasmolysed in high salt concentrations of pickle.

Food preservatives prevent the spoilage of food due to microbial growth. Salt and oil do not allow

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Question : Directions: In a code language, TRUCKS is written as GIFXPH and WASTE is written as DZHGV. How will FANTASY be written in that language?

Option 1: UZGMZHB

Option 2: UZMGZHB

Option 3: UZMGHZB

Option 4: UZMZGHB

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: UZMGZHB


Solution : Given:
TRUCKS is written as GIFXPH and WASTE is written as DZHGV.

Determine the opposite letter of TRUCKS to get the required code.
T→G; R→I; U→F; C→X; K→P; S→H
Thus, TRUCKS is coded as GIFXPH.
And, WASTE is written as DZHGV.
W→D; A→Z; S→H; T→G;

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Question : On an item, there is an 18% discount on the marked price of INR 26,000. After giving an additional season's discount, the item is sold at INR 16,000. How much was the season's discount correct up to two places of decimal?

Option 1: 22.45%

Option 2: 24.95%

Option 3: 24.65%

Option 4: 35.25%

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Correct Answer: 24.95%


Solution : Marked price = INR 26,000
Amount discounted = 18% of 26000 = 0.18 × 26000 = INR 4680
Final price = 26000 – 4680 = INR 21320
Selling price = INR 16000
Additional amount discounted = 21320 – 16000 = 5320
Additional discount = $\frac{5320}{21320}×100=24.95\%$

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Question : A person's salary increased from INR 8,100 to INR 9,000. What is the percentage increase in his salary?

Option 1: $9 \frac{1}{9} \%$

Option 2: $13 \frac{7}{9} \%$

Option 3: $11 \frac{1}{9} \%$

Option 4: $6 \frac{1}{9} \%$

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Correct Answer: $11 \frac{1}{9} \%$


Solution : Initial salary = INR 8100
Increased salary = INR 9000
Percentage increased =$\frac{\text{Initial salary} - \text{Increased salary}}{\text{Initial salary}} \times 100$
So, the required percentage
= $\frac{9000 - 8100}{8100} \times 100$
= $\frac{900}{8100} \times 100$
= $\frac{100}{9} \%$
= $11 \frac{1}{9} \%$
$\therefore$ The

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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’.

India have a many all-rounders to match the talent and dedication of Kapil Dev.

Option 1: is having little

Option 2: No substitution required

Option 3: has few

Option 4: has much

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Correct Answer: has few


Solution : The segment that contains a grammatical error is the third option.

Explanation: The grammatical issue lies in the incorrect subject-verb agreement. India is a singular noun, and when dealing with a singular subject, the verb should also be singular. The correct verb form is

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Question : Potassium is a chemical element with the symbol:

Option 1: Na

Option 2: S

Option 3: Ca

Option 4: K

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: K


Solution : The correct answer is K.

Potassium is a chemical element with the atomic number 19 and the symbol K. Both their melting temperatures and densities are low. Potassium metal and ambient oxygen combine in a matter of seconds to create flaky, white potassium peroxide.

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Question : According to the Demographic Transition Theory, the third stage in a demographic cycle is marked by:

Option 1: High mortality low fertility

Option 2: Low fertility low mortality

Option 3: High fertility high mortality

Option 4: High fertility low mortality

Team Careers360 5th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Low fertility low mortality


Solution : The correct option is Low fertility low mortality.

According to the Demographic Transition Theory, the third stage in the demographic cycle is characterised by a decline in both birth rates and death rates. In this stage, society experiences a shift from high

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Question : Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Malati has a difficult job, but she does it good.

Option 1: better

Option 2: well

Option 3: best

Option 4: nice

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: well


Solution : The second option is the correct answer.

Explanation: The original sentence contains an error in terms of adjective and adverb usage. The word "good" is an adjective, but in this context, an adverb is needed to modify the verb "does". The adverb form of

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Question : Air transport was launched in India in 1911 between which two places?

Option 1: Allahabad and Naini

Option 2: Allahabad and Jaipur

Option 3: Allahabad and Kanpur

Option 4: Allahabad and Delhi

Team Careers360 11th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Allahabad and Naini


Solution : The correct answer is Allahabad and Naini.

Air transport in India first took flight in 1911 between the cities of Allahabad and Naini (presently known as Prayagraj and Naini Junction). This demonstration flight was piloted by French aviator Henri Piquet. Though it

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