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Question : The technique of watering plants by making use of narrow tubes which deliver water directly to the base of the plant is called

Option 1: sprinkler irrigation

Option 2: canal irrigation

Option 3: drip irrigation

Option 4: surface irrigation

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: drip irrigation


Solution : The correct option is drip irrigation.

The technique of watering plants by employing narrow tubes to deliver water directly to the plant's base is called drip irrigation. This method conserves water by minimizing evaporation and runoff while also reducing weed growth and soil

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Question : Directions: Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.
1. Roasted
2. Reason
3. Roger
4. Rigid
5. Ripple

Option 1: 2, 4, 5, 1, 3

Option 2: 2, 5, 4, 1, 3

Option 3: 2, 5, 4, 3, 1

Option 4: 2, 4, 5, 3, 1

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 2, 4, 5, 1, 3


Solution : Given:
1. Roasted   2. Reason   3. Roger   4. Rigid   5. Ripple

Step 1: Compare the first letter of each word. Since all the words start with the same letter R, move on to the next letter.
Step 2: The second

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Question : ______is scheduled to host the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's Cricket World Cup 2023.

Option 1: England

Option 2: New Zealand

Option 3: India

Option 4: Pakistan

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: India


Solution : The correct answer is India

India was scheduled to host the 2023 Men's Cricket World Cup. The 13th edition of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup took place in October and November of 2023, with India serving as the host nation. India hosted the Cricket

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Question : An item is sold at two successive discounts of 20 percent and 20 percent. The selling price of the article after the second discount is Rs. 3,616. If it is sold only at one discount of 20 percent, then what will be the selling price of the article?

Option 1: Rs. 3,960

Option 2: Rs. 4,520

Option 3: Rs. 4,080

Option 4: Rs. 5,200

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Rs. 4,520


Solution : Given: An item is sold at two successive discounts of 20 percent and 20 percent.
The selling price of the article after the second discount is Rs. 3,616.
Selling price = Marked price – Discount
Let the marked price be Rs. $x$.
The first

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Question : Direction: In the following question, a series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

F, L, Q, U, X, ?

Option 1: B

Option 2: Z

Option 3: Y

Option 4: A

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Z


Solution : Given:

F, L, Q, U, X, ?

In the given series, the numbers are being added to the letters in decreasing order, starting from 6.

F, L, Q, U, X, ? → F + 6 = L; L + 5 = Q; Q + 4

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Question : Thorny trees and bushes are found in which part of India?

Option 1: Eastern

Option 2: Southern

Option 3: Northwestern

Option 4: Northeastern

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Northwestern


Solution : The correct option is Northwestern.

The northwest Indian states, including Rajasthan, are home to the Thar Desert, commonly referred to as the Great Indian Desert. Because they block soil erosion, provide shade and serve as a home for species that are acclimated to dry conditions,

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Question : INR 2,400 is divided among three kids in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 3. Find the lowest share.

Option 1: INR 500

Option 2: INR 600

Option 3: INR 700

Option 4: INR 400

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: INR 600


Solution : Given,
INR 2,400 is divided among three kids in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 3.
Let the three kids get $2x, 3x$ and $3x$ amount of money, respectively.
According to the question,
⇒ $2x + 3x + 3x = 2400$
⇒ $8x

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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.
Fan : Blades :: Cycle : ?

Option 1: Bike

Option 2: Hands

Option 3: Car

Option 4: Wheels

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Wheels


Solution : Given:
Fan : Blades :: Cycle : ?

Like, blades are part of a fan.
Similarly, wheels are part of the cycle.

Hence, the fourth option is correct.

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Question : The amount received on a certain sum after 3 years and 5 years on compound interest (compounding annually) is Rs. 20,736 and Rs. 29,859.84 respectively. What is that sum?

Option 1: Rs. 9000

Option 2: Rs. 14,000

Option 3: Rs. 15,000

Option 4: Rs. 12,000

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Rs. 12,000


Solution : Amount after $t$ years = $P(1+\frac{R}{100})^{t}$, where
$P$ = Principal
$R$ = annual rate interest
For 3 years:
⇒ 20736 = $P(1+\frac{R}{100})^{3}$ = 20736
For 5 years:
⇒ 29859.84 = $(1+\frac{R}{100})^{5}$
Now we find the Principal ($P$) and Annual rate ($R$)
⇒ $\frac{29859.84}{20736}$ =

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Question : The music of Bharatanatyam belongs to ______________ of southern India.

Option 1: Hindustani system

Option 2: Carnatic system

Option 3: Folk system

Option 4: Fusion system

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Carnatic system


Solution : The correct option is the Carnatic system.

The Carnatic music tradition is the source of the music connected to Bharatanatyam, a traditional dance form from southern India. Originating in the southern Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, Carnatic music

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