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9601.

Which research centre announced that it was developing the largest magnet of the world? This largest magnet would weigh 50000 tons.

A. CERN, Geneva
B. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, India
C. NASA, US
D. Neutrino Observatory, India
Answer» C. NASA, US
9602.

Goods were bought for Rs. 600 and sold the same for Rs. 688.50 at a credit of 9 months and thus gaining 2%. The rate of interest per annum is:

A. 16(2/3)%
B. 14(1/2)%
C. 13(1/3)%
D. 15%
Answer» B. 14(1/2)%
9603.

The value of 2 logx + 2 logx2 + 2 logx3………… 2 logxn =

A. n (n + 1) log x
B. [n(n+1)logx]/2
C. n2 log x
D. none
Answer» B. [n(n+1)logx]/2
9604.

Which country ranked first on list of countries which distribute spam all over the world, according to new report of SophosLabs?

A. China
B. India
C. US
D. Spain
Answer» D. Spain
9605.

Researchers working on the accurate calculation of the distance of Milky Way to the nearest galaxy found the exact distance to our nearest galaxy, Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC). What is the exact distance?

A. 163000 light years
B. 175000 light years
C. 183000 light years
D. 150000 light years
Answer» B. 175000 light years
9606.

A and B entered into partnership with capitals in the ratio 4 : 5. After 3 months, A withdrew of his capital and B withdrew of his capital. The gain at the end of 10 months was Rs. 760. A's share in this profit is?

A. Rs. 330
B. Rs. 360
C. Rs. 380
D. Rs. 430
Answer» B. Rs. 360
9607.

Which one is not correctlymatched ?

A. Carbon dioxide — 00456
B. Argon — l•2820
C. Oxygen —— 231340
D. Nitrogen -— 75-5270
Answer» C. Oxygen —— 231340
9608.

For any 2 sets A u0026 B, A∩(Ac∪B) = ______?.(where Ac represents the complement of theset A)

A. φ
B. A∩B
C. A∪B
D. A∪B
Answer» C. A∪B
9609.

Which Indian physicist invented the 'Optical Fibre'?

A. C.V. Raman
B. Satyendra Nath Bose
C. Homi J. Bhabha
D. Narinder Singh Kapany
Answer» E.
9610.

A two-digit number is such that the product of the digits is 8. When 18 is added to the number, then the digits are reversed. The number is?

A. 18
B. 24
C. 42
D. 81
Answer» C. 42
9611.

If A⊂ B then which of the following is true?

A. A∪B = B
B. A∩B = φ
C. A∩B = B
D. A∩B = Ac
Answer» B. A∩B = φ
9612.

If f (x-1) = x2-4x+8 then f (x +1) =?

A. x2-4x+4
B. x2+7
C. x2+8
D. x2+4
Answer» E.
9613.

What is the average temperature of cow and buffalo ?

A. 102°F
B. 101•5°F
C. lU0°F
D. – 98•4°F
Answer» C. lU0°F
9614.

How much cloves of garlic is required for one hectare ?

A. 300 kg
B. 600 kg
C. 500 kg
D. 400 kg
Answer» E.
9615.

What line connects the points on a map that receive equal amounts of rainfall?

A. Isobar
B. Isohel
C. Isotherm
D. Isohyet
Answer» E.
9616.

Where was the first Indian Institute of Management (IIM) established in 1961?

A. Kolkata
B. Bengaluru
C. Ahmedabad
D. Lucknow
Answer» B. Bengaluru
9617.

Potato tuber growth is stopped at what temperature ?

A. 40°C — 42°C
B. 35°C — 37°C
C. 30°C — 32°C
D. 38°C – 40°C
Answer» D. 38°C – 40°C
9618.

Baglihar Dam, also known as Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project, in Jammu u0026 Kashmir is built across which river ?

A. Beas
B. Chenab
C. Jhelum
D. Sutlej
Answer» C. Jhelum
9619.

ln which season is the highest yield of Maize obtained

A. Zaid
B. Rabi
C. Kharif
D. A11 of these
Answer» D. A11 of these
9620.

If one-third of one-fourth of a number is 15, then three-tenth of that number is?

A. 35
B. 36
C. 45
D. 54
Answer» E.
9621.

Which Indian state would you be in if you were watching birds at Ranganathittu Birds Sanctuary, situated on an island in the Kaveri river?

A. Karnataka
B. Maharashtra
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Andhra Prades
Answer» B. Maharashtra
9622.

If f (x) = x-1, g(x)= x2+1, fog (-2) =?

A. -2
B. 6
C. 5
D. none
Answer» C. 5
9623.

'Anandmath', 'Durgeshnondini' and 'Kapalkundala' novels were authored by which Bengali writer?

A. Rabindranath Tagore
B. Sharat Chandra Chatterjee
C. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
D. Bibhuti Bhushan Bandopadhyay
Answer» D. Bibhuti Bhushan Bandopadhyay
9624.

If Rs. 10 be allowed as true discount on a bill of Rs. 110 due at the end of a certain time, then the discount allowed on the same sum due at the end of double the time is?

A. Rs. 20
B. Rs. 21.81
C. Rs. 22
D. Rs. 18.33
Answer» E.
9625.

Match List-l with List-II and choose the correct answer from the codes-List-I(a) Magnesium(b) Phosphorus(c) Potassium(d) ManganeseList-II1. cell formation and division2. special function of chlorophyll formation3. helping in the formation of primordia4. to influence the organic action of nitrogen and iron

A. 2 3 1 4
B. 3 1 2 4
C. 2 3 4 1
D. 2 1 3 4
Answer» E.
9626.

Important problem in calculating GNI is ____?

A. unorganized market
B. smuggling
C. double counting
D. black marketing
Answer» D. black marketing
9627.

Purchasing power of a consumer is low whenrise in the general price level is a situationrelates to ____?

A. stagflation
B. deflation
C. inflation
D. none
Answer» D. none
9628.

Measurement of value of goods and servicesis ____ function of money?

A. unit of account
B. medium of exchange
C. store of value
D. standard of differed payments
Answer» B. medium of exchange
9629.

Devaluation of currency stands for _____?

A. decrease in the value of domestic currency in terms of foreign currency
B. keeping value of domestic currency as constant in terms of foreign currency
C. Devaluation of currency stands for _____ a) increase in the value of domestic currency in terms of foreign currency
D. none of these
Answer» B. keeping value of domestic currency as constant in terms of foreign currency
9630.

The ratio between marketable crop yield and water used in evapotranspiration is known as-

A. Water use efficiency
B. Consumptive use efficiency
C. Economic irrigation efficiency
D. Field water use efficiency
Answer» E.
9631.

A man purchased a cow for Rs. 3000 and sold it the same day for Rs. 3600, allowing the buyer a credit of 2 years. If the rate of interest be 10% per annum, then the man has a gain of?

A. 0%
B. 5%
C. 7.5%
D. 10%
Answer» B. 5%
9632.

The main cause for unemployment in India is____?

A. defective mandatory policy
B. raising prices
C. increase in public expenditure
D. unproper utilization of resources
Answer» E.
9633.

A, B, C subscribe Rs. 50,000 for a business. A subscribes Rs. 4000 more than B and B Rs. 5000 more than C. Out of a total profit of Rs. 35,000, A receives?

A. Rs. 8400
B. Rs. 11,900
C. Rs. 13,600
D. Rs. 14,700
Answer» E.
9634.

The apex bank for industrial finance in Indiais ____?

A. SBI
B. RBI
C. IDBI
D. Ministry of Finance
Answer» D. Ministry of Finance
9635.

The static function of money is____?

A. medium of exchange
B. standard of differed payments
C. store of value
D. all of these
Answer» E.
9636.

If in a country there happens to be the office of monarchy as well as a Parliamentary form of government this monarch will be calledIf in a country there happens to be the office of monarchy as well as a Parliamentary form of government this monarch will be called

A. Head of the State
B. Head of the Cabinet
C. Head of the government
D. Both Head of the government and State
Answer» B. Head of the Cabinet
9637.

A, B and C jointly thought of engaging themselves in a business venture. It was agreed that A would invest Rs. 6500 for 6 months, B, Rs. 8400 for 5 months and C, Rs. 10,000 for 3 months. A wants to be the working member for which, he was to receive 5% of the profits. The profit earned was Rs. 7400. Calculate the share of B in the profit?

A. Rs. 1900
B. Rs. 2660
C. Rs. 2800
D. Rs. 2840
Answer» C. Rs. 2800
9638.

Trade disputes in international trade aresettled by ____?

A. IBRD
B. ILO
C. WTO
D. UNO
Answer» D. UNO
9639.

Which Indian freedom fighter was popularly called 'Mahamana' ?

A. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
B. Jai Prakash Narain
C. Gopal Hari Deshmukh
D. Madan Mohan Malaviya
Answer» E.
9640.

1921 is termed as ____ in the history ofIndian population?

A. beginning of family planning
B. beginning registration system
C. beginning census
D. big divide
Answer» E.
9641.

A person who is not a member of Parliament can be appointed as a Minister by the President for a maximum period of ?

A. 9 months
B. 3 months
C. 12 months
D. 6 months
Answer» E.
9642.

A, B and C enter into a partnership in the ratio : : . After 4 months, A increases his share 50%. If the total profit at the end of one year be Rs. 21,600, then B's share in the profit is:

A. Rs. 2100
B. Rs. 2400
C. Rs. 3600
D. Rs. 4000
Answer» E.
9643.

A and B invest in a business in the ratio 3 : 2. If 5% of the total profit goes to charity and A's share is Rs. 855, the total profit is?

A. Rs. 1425
B. Rs. 1500
C. Rs. 1537.50
D. Rs. 1576
Answer» C. Rs. 1537.50
9644.

Which Indian state is the largest producer in the world of the golden coloured 'Muga' silk ?

A. Assam
B. Orisa
C. West bangal
D. Rajasthan
Answer» B. Orisa
9645.

The systematic record of all receipts andpayments of international trade is known as _?

A. Balance of current account
B. Balance of Trade
C. Balance of Payment
D. Balance of capital account.
Answer» D. Balance of capital account.
9646.

Fiscal policy refers to ____?

A. public revenue
B. public expenditure
C. Public debt
D. all of the above
Answer» E.
9647.

In India, most of the unemployment is _____?

A. Cyclical
B. Disguised
C. Urban
D. Open
Answer» B. Disguised
9648.

Two number are in the ratio 3 : 5. If 9 is subtracted from each, the new numbers are in the ratio 12 : 23. The smaller number is?

A. 27
B. 33
C. 49
D. 55
Answer» C. 49
9649.

Personal disposable income is _______?

A. Personal Income – Indirect taxes
B. Personal Income – personal taxes
C. Personal Income – net indirect taxes
D. none of these
Answer» C. Personal Income – net indirect taxes
9650.

The fourth proportional to 5, 8, 15 is?

A. 18
B. 24
C. 19
D. 29
Answer» C. 19