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Question : Directions: In a certain code language, SPEEDS is coded as URGGFU. What is the code for SPOKEN in that code language?

Option 1: URQNGP

Option 2: URPNGP

Option 3: URQNGQ

Option 4: URQMGP

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: URQMGP


Solution : Given:
SPEEDS is coded as URGGFU.

Add 2 to the place value of each letter to obtain the code –
S + 2 = U; P + 2 = R; E + 2 = G; E + 2 = G; D + 2 = F;

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Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Most employers ______ the use of mobile phones during office hours.

Option 1: prohibit

Option 2: submerge

Option 3: cultivate

Option 4: spirit

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: prohibit


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Prohibit means to formally forbid something, and in this context, it fits perfectly as it indicates that employers typically disallow or ban the use of mobile phones during office hours due to workplace policies or rules.

Therefore, the

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Question : Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.
This change is responsible for a recent________ the number of cases of cancer in this age group.

Option 1: rise to

Option 2: rise at

Option 3: rise in

Option 4: rise of

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: rise in


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

In this context, "rise in" suggests a general increase or emergence of the number of cancer cases. It conveys the idea that the change is associated with the overall growth or occurrence of cancer cases in

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Question : When a cell divides by meiosis, it produces _____________ new cells.

Option 1: 4

Option 2: 2

Option 3: 3

Option 4: 5

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 4


Solution : The correct answer is 4.

A single cell splits twice to create four haploid daughter cells during the process known as meiosis. A cell divides into four meiotic cells, each of which has half as many chromosomes. The process is crucial for maintaining genetic

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Question : Directions: Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
10 + 2 × 12 ÷ 6 – 4 = 16

Option 1: 6 and 12

Option 2: 2 and 10

Option 3: 10 and 4

Option 4: 2 and 4

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 2 and 4


Solution : Given:
10 + 2 × 12 ÷ 6 – 4 = 16

Let's check each option – 
First Option: 6 and 12
On interchanging the numbers, we get –
10 + 2 × 6 ÷ 12 – 4 = 16
On solving the

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Question : Vegetables are cooked in less time by adding a pinch of salt while cooking because:

Option 1: boiling point of water increases

Option 2: latent heat of vaporisation of water decreases

Option 3: latent heat of vaporisation of water increases

Option 4: boiling point of water decreases

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: boiling point of water increases


Solution : The correct option is the boiling point of water increases.

The boiling point of water rises when a pinch of salt is added to it. This phenomenon is caused by a mechanism known as boiling point elevation or the boiling

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Question : Select the word from the options which is similar in meaning to the bracketed word given in the sentence below.
Well, you want an (argument)," he added, "come on then."

Option 1: agreement

Option 2: enhancement

Option 3: capability

Option 4: explanation

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: explanation


Solution : The fourth option is correct.

In the given context, the person is inviting or challenging someone to present their point of view or provide reasons for a particular stance.

Explanation aligns with this meaning, as it involves presenting information or reasons to clarify a concept

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Question : The difference between 73% of a number and 45% of the same number is 112. Find the number.

Option 1: 450

Option 2: 400

Option 3: 500

Option 4: 550

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 400


Solution : Given,
The difference between 73% of a number and 45% of the same number = 112
Let the number be $x$.
According to the question,
$\frac{73}{100}x−\frac{45}{100}x=112$
⇒ $\frac{28}{100}x=112$
⇒ $x=\frac{100×112}{28}$
⇒ $x=400$
Hence, the correct answer is 400.

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Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom Phrase.

A storm in a tea cup

Option 1: Great outrage or excitement about a trivial matter

Option 2: Constant source of annoyance to someone

Option 3: To deal with a person who is more than one's match

Option 4: Back to original position

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Great outrage or excitement about a trivial matter


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Explanation: The idiom "A storm in a teacup" is used to describe a situation where there is a great deal of fuss, outrage, or excitement about something that is, in

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Question : 2 years ago, the ratio of X and Y's age was 7 : 5 and after 2 years their age will be in the ratio 9 : 7. What is the present age of Y?

Option 1: 18 years

Option 2: 12 years

Option 3: 16 years

Option 4: 14 years

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 12 years


Solution : 2 years ago, the ratio of X and Y's ages was 7 : 5.
So, Let 2 years ago X's age was $7k$ and Y's age was $5k$.
According to the question,
$\frac{7k+4}{5k+4}=\frac{9}{7}$
$⇒49k+28=45k+36$
$⇒4k=8$
$⇒k=2$
So, 2 years ago Y's age $=5k=5×2=10$
$\therefore$

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