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Question : Directions: In the following question, a word is followed by four other words, one of which cannot be formed by using the letters of the given word. Find that word.
IMPASSIONABLE

Option 1: IMPOSSIBLE

Option 2: POSSIBLE

Option 3: IMPOSE

Option 4: IMPASSIVE

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: IMPASSIVE


Solution : Given:
IMPASSIONABLE

Now, let's compare all the option words with the word IMPASSIONABLE –
First option: IMPOSSIBLE; All the letters of IMPOSSIBLE are present in the word IMPASSIONABLE.
Second option: POSSIBLE; All the letters of POSSIBLE are present in the word IMPASSIONABLE.
Third option: IMPOSE;

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Question : Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose "No error".

Just because I am quiet doesn't mean I can't scold you.

Option 1: Just because I am

Option 2: quiet doesn't mean

Option 3: I can't scold you.

Option 4: No error

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: No error


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

It is a complex sentence that uses a conditional statement and a negation to convey the idea that being quiet doesn't mean an inability to scold or speak up. It is grammatically correct.

Therefore, the given

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Question : Which Indian actress was also one of the dancers to be honoured with the Padma Shri award in 1968?

Option 1: Hema Malini

Option 2: Sridevi

Option 3: Vyjayanthimala

Option 4: Madhubala

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Vyjayanthimala


Solution : The correct answer is Vyjayanthimala

Vyjayanthimala is a distinguished former Indian actress, dancer, and parliamentarian. Renowned as one of Indian cinema's finest talents. Starting her career at 16 in the Tamil film "Vaazhkai" (1949), she achieved prominence with Hindi films like "Bahar" (1951) and "Nagin"

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Question : An article is sold at a loss of 10%. Had it been sold for Rs. 90 more, there would have been a gain of 5%. The original sale price of the article (in Rs.) is:

Option 1: Rs. 540

Option 2: Rs. 600

Option 3: Rs. 628

Option 4: Rs. 650

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Rs. 540


Solution : Here CP denotes cost price and SP denotes selling price.
If the CP of the article is Rs. $x$, then
Difference in the selling price = Difference in the profits
⇒ Rs. 90 = (10% + 5%) of $x$
⇒ $x$ = Rs. 600

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Question : Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.
Quiet and peaceful

Option 1: Introvert

Option 2: Inundate

Option 3: Tranquil

Option 4: Incessant

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Tranquil


Solution : The correct option is the third option.

Explanation:
The word "tranquil" best fits the description of "quiet and peaceful" because it directly embodies a state of calmness and serenity. When something is tranquil, it's free from disturbance or agitation, creating an atmosphere of

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Question : The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple was constructed in 999 A.D. by the King Dhangadeva of _______ dynasty.

Option 1: Chandela

Option 2: Pala

Option 3: Pallava

Option 4: Chola

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Chandela


Solution : The correct answer is Chandela.

King Dhangadeva of the Chandela dynasty built the Shiva-focused Kandariya Mahadeva temple in 999. An ornate gateway led to an entryway within the temple. Dances were performed in the maha mandapa, the main hall.

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Question : Directions: Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?
36, 33, 39, 36, 42, 39, 45, ?

Option 1: 42

Option 2: 48

Option 3: 38

Option 4: 29

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 42


Solution : Given:
36, 33, 39, 36, 42, 39, 45, ?

Subtract 3 and add 6 alternately to each term of the series to get the next term.
36 – 3 = 33; 33 + 6 = 39; 39 – 3 = 36; 36 + 6 =

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Question : The radius of a circle is increased by 10%. The percentage increase in its area is:

Option 1: 10%

Option 2: 11%

Option 3: 20%

Option 4: 21%

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 21%


Solution : Given: The radius of a circle is increased by 10%.
Let the radius be r units, then area = $\pi r^2$ sq. units
After a 10% increase, new radius = $(r+r×\frac{10}{100})=\frac{11r}{10}$ units
Now, the area = $\pi (\frac{11r}{10})^2=\frac{121\pi r^2}{100}$ sq. units
Therefore, the percentage increase

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Question : Two persons contested an election of Parliament. The winning candidate secured 57% of the total votes polled and won by a majority of 42,000 votes. The number of total votes polled is:

Option 1: 5,00,000

Option 2: 6,00,000

Option 3: 3,00,000

Option 4: 4,00,000

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 3,00,000


Solution : If Total Votes = 100 units
Winner's Votes = 57 units
Loser's Votes = 43 units
The winner won by (57 – 43) = 14 units
So, 14 units = 42000
Total Votes (100 units)
= $\frac{42000}{14}$ x 100
= 3,00,000
Hence, the correct answer

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