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Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence may have some errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If the sentence is free from error, select "No error".

The streets (1) / are so wet (2) / it should have rained last night. (3) / No error (4)

Option 1: (1)

Option 2: (2)

Option 3: (3)

Option 4: (4)

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: (3)


Solution : The error lies in the third part of the sentence.

The use of should have implies a high degree of certainty that it rained last night, which is not the intended meaning in this context. The sentence suggests that the streets are wet, and the

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Question : Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.

I think she's right to warn you not to _____ your temper.

Option 1: drop

Option 2: last

Option 3: lose

Option 4: forget

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: lose


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

Explanation:

The phrase "lose your temper" is an idiomatic expression commonly used in English to convey the idea of becoming angry or losing control of one's emotions. In this context, the verb lose is the appropriate choice to

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Question : A man travelled a distance of 150 km in 18 hours. He travelled partly on foot at 5 km/hr and partly on bicycle at 10 km/hr. What is the distance travelled on a bicycle?

Option 1: 120 km

Option 2: 30 km

Option 3: 100 km

Option 4: 70 km

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 120 km


Solution : Total distance = 150 km
Total time = 18 hours
Speed when travelled by foot = 5 km/hr
Speed when travelled by bicycle = 10 km/hr
Let the distance travelled by bicycle = $x$ km
Distance travelled by foot = $150-x$ km
Time travelled

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Question : An article is sold for Rs. 4,800 at a profit of 20%. If the selling price is increased by Rs. 600, then what will be the profit percentage?

Option 1: 40%

Option 2: 25%

Option 3: 30%

Option 4: 35%

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 35%


Solution : The selling price of the article is Rs. 4,800, and this price includes a profit of 20%.
Cost Price = $\frac{100}{120}$ × 4800 = Rs. 4,000
Now, if the selling price is increased by Rs. 600, the new selling price becomes Rs. 4,800 + Rs.

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Question : Choose the word that can substitute the given group of words.

The art of cutting gems

Option 1: Jewellery

Option 2: Philately

Option 3: Mining

Option 4: Lapidary

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Lapidary


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

The art of cutting gems refers to the practice or skill of cutting, shaping, and polishing gemstones to enhance their beauty. Lapidary is the term specifically used to describe this art or craft. It encompasses the entire process

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Question : The Chief Minister of which of the following states launched the common credit portal - Simplified Application for Agricultural Loans (SAFAL) to increase farmers' access to loans?

Option 1: Odisha

Option 2: Maharashtra

Option 3: West Bengal

Option 4: Bihar

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Odisha


Solution : The correct answer is Odisha.

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated SAFAL, India's pioneering online agricultural credit portal, designed to enhance farmers' access to loans. SAFAL, or Simplified Application for Agricultural Loans, offers a streamlined process for farmers and agri-entrepreneurs to access over 300

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Question : The tertiary sector of the Indian Economy is related to ____________.

Option 1: manufacturing sector

Option 2: agriculture and related sectors

Option 3: electricity and coal

Option 4: transport, communication and business/services

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: transport, communication and business/services


Solution : The correct option is transport, communication and business/services.

The tertiary sector of the Indian economy is associated with services. It encompasses a wide range of activities that contribute to the economy, including transport, communication, business and various services. This sector plays

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Question : The Satnami Movement in Central India had a motive to:

Option 1: Improve the social status of leatherworkers.

Option 2: Ban child marriage

Option 3: Open school for girls

Option 4: Improve widow status

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Correct Answer: Improve the social status of leatherworkers.


Solution : The correct answer is To Improve the social status of leatherworkers.

To raise the social status of leather workers, Ghasidas founded the Satnami movement in central India. In the middle Indian state of Chattisgarh, the most significant Satnami group

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