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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'.

There is no big deal if she didn't came to the party.

Option 1: There is no big

Option 2: No error

Option 3: came to the party.

Option 4: deal if she didn't

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: came to the party.


Solution : The third option is correct.

Explanation: The sentence is in the past tense (didn't came), so the correct past tense form of the verb should be used as did is followed by the base form of the verb. which

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Question : Which of the following teams won the Syed Mushtaq Ali (cricket) Trophy, 2021-22?

Option 1: Uttar Pradesh

Option 2: Tamil Nadu

Option 3: Baroda

Option 4: Karnataka

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Tamil Nadu


Solution : The correct answer is Tamil Nadu

The 14th edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy was held in 2021–2022. It began on November 4, 2021, although it was originally scheduled for October 27, 2021. The Karnataka vs. Tamil Nadu match was the final. Tamil

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Question : After a shower of rain, a rainbow is seen:

Option 1: towards the Sun

Option 2: opposite the Sun

Option 3: even in the absence of the Sun

Option 4: anywhere, irrespective of the position of the Sun

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: opposite the Sun


Solution : The correct option is opposite the Sun.

A continuous spectrum of light can be seen in the sky as a result of the refraction, internal reflection, and dispersion of light by the water droplets. To allow the sunlight incident on the water droplets

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Question : Fill in the blank with the most appropriate choice.
In more civilised times, even the most_____ enemies were treated with dignity.

Option 1: explicable

Option 2: vindicable

Option 3: implacable

Option 4: ineducable

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: implacable


Solution : The correct option is the third option.

Implacable means unable to be appeased or pacified. In the context provided, it suggests that even the most unyielding or relentless enemies were treated with dignity in more civilised times.

The meanings of the other options are as

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Question : A sentence has been given with a blank to be filled with an appropriate option. Choose the correct alternative.
Potato milk is______ another option for those wanting an alternative to cow's milk.

Option 1: though

Option 2: yet

Option 3: so

Option 4: but

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: yet


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Explanation: In this context, yet would be used as an adverb, meaning "in addition" or "furthermore". It is used to emphasise that potato milk is an additional option, among others, for those seeking an alternative to

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Question : Find the amount payable on maturity if INR 20,00,000 is invested at 12% per annum for $\frac{3}{2}$ years and interest is compounded half-yearly.

Option 1: INR 23,00,832

Option 2: INR 23,82,032

Option 3: INR 24,00,000

Option 4: INR 23,00,000

Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: INR 23,82,032


Solution : Given: Principal = INR 20,00,000
Rate = 12% per annum
Time = $\frac{3}{2}$ years = 1.5 years
As given in the question, interest is compounded half-yearly.
$\therefore$ Rate = $\frac{12}{2}$ = 6%.
Time = 1.5 × 2 = 3 years
The amount payable on

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Question : The sides of a triangle are 20 cm, 48 cm, and 52 cm. What is the area of the triangle?

Option 1: 320 cm2

Option 2: 480 cm2

Option 3: 560 cm2

Option 4: 245 cm2

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 480 cm2


Solution : The sides of a triangle are 20 cm, 48 cm, and 52 cm.
All three sides are different. So, it is a Scalene triangle.
Area of a scalene triangle = $\sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}$, where $s = \frac{a+b+c}{2}$
$s=\frac{20+48+52}{2}=\frac{120}{2}=60$
⇒ Area of the triangle = $\sqrt{60(60-20)(60-48)(60-52})=\sqrt{60×40×12×8}=480\

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Question : In a box, the ratio of the number of green stones to black stones is 5 : 8. If there are 24 black stones, then how many total stones are in the box?

Option 1: 13

Option 2: 39

Option 3: 26

Option 4: 24

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 39


Solution : Let the number of green stones as 5$x$ and the number of black stones as 8$x$, where $x$ is a positive constant.
Number of black stones = 24
⇒ 8$x$ = 24
⇒ $x$ = $\frac{24}{8}$ = 3
Total stones = 5$x$ + 8$x$ =

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Question : Directions: In a certain code language, APPALL is coded as JLYPNA. What is the code for APPEND in that code language?

Option 1: BNCPNA

Option 2: BCNPNA

Option 3: BNCPAN

Option 4: BCNNPA

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: BNCPNA


Solution : Given:
APPALL is coded as JLYPNA. 

Subtract 2 from the positional values of the second, fourth, and sixth letter of APPALL as shown, to obtain the required code –


Thus, APPALL is coded as JLYPNA.
Similarly, follow the same pattern for APPEND –

So, APPEND

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

They bought ___________tickets instead from a sleepy-looking guard.

Option 1: there

Option 2: dare

Option 3: their

Option 4: dire

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: their


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

The correct option is their. It is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • There refers to a place ("over there").
  • Dare means to have the courage or audacity to do
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