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16051.

Methoxy methane and ethanol are?

A. Position isomers
B. Functional isomers
C. Chain isomers
D. Optical isomers
Answer» C. Chain isomers
16052.

Maximum limit of one quotation can be called by J.A. grade officer

A. Rs. 50,000/-
B. Rs. 40,000/-
C. Rs. 2,00,000/
D. Rs. 1,00,000/-
Answer» E.
16053.

Mercury is a liquid metal because?

A. it has a completely filled s-orbital
B. it has a completely filled d-orbital that prevents d-d overlapping of orbitals
C. it has a small atomic size
D. it has a completely filled d-orbital that causes d-d overlapping
Answer» C. it has a small atomic size
16054.

The tender cost of work is Rs. 5,60,000/-. What will be security Deposit?

A. Rs. 35,500/-
B. Rs. 37,000/-
C. Rs. 33,000/-
D. Rs. 30,000/-
Answer» B. Rs. 37,000/-
16055.

The tender cost of work is Rs. 4,20,000/-. What will be earnest money?

A. Rs. 10,500/-
B. Rs. 10,000/-
C. Rs. 9,500/-
D. Rs. 11,000/-
Answer» C. Rs. 9,500/-
16056.

Mesomeric effect involves delocalisation of?

A. pi electrons
B. protons
C. sigma electrons
D. None of these
Answer» B. protons
16057.

The Indus Civilisation falls in the period known as ?

A. Proto-historical period
B. Post-historical period
C. Pre-histonical period
D. Historical period
Answer» D. Historical period
16058.

Maximum number of molecules of CH3I that can react with a molecule of CH3NH2 are?

A. 3
B. 4
C. 2
D. 1
Answer» B. 4
16059.

Standing earnest money for contract having tender value Rs.18.00 lacs

A. Rs. 18,000/-
B. Rs. 22,000/-
C. Rs. 20,000
D. Rs. 10,000/-
Answer» D. Rs. 10,000/-
16060.

Mass of 0.1 mole of Methane is?

A. 1 g
B. 1.6 g
C. 16 g
D. 0.1 g
Answer» C. 16 g
16061.

Malleability and ductility of` metals can be accounted due to?

A. the presence of electrostatic force
B. the capacity of` layers of metal ions to slide over the other
C. the crystalline structure in metal
D. the interaction of` electrons with metal ions in the lattice
Answer» C. the crystalline structure in metal
16062.

Consider the following events:1. Reign of Kanishka2. Visit of Hiuen Tsang3. Alexander’s invasion4 Ashoka’s Kalinga WarThe correct chronological order of these events is

A. 3,4,1,2
B. 2,1,3,4
C. 3,4,2,1
D. 1,3,4,2
Answer» B. 2,1,3,4
16063.

ln the electrolysis of acidulated water, it is desired to obtain 1.12 cc of Hydrogen per second under S.T.P. condition. The current to be passed is?

A. 9.65 Amp
B. 19.3 Amp
C. 1.93 Amp
D. 0.965 Amp
Answer» B. 19.3 Amp
16064.

Lucas test is associated with?

A. Carboxylic acid
B. Aldehydes
C. Alcohols
D. Phenols
Answer» D. Phenols
16065.

ln electrophillic aromatic substitution reaction, the nitro group is meta directing because it?

A. increases electron density at meta position
B. decreases electron density at ortho and para positions
C. increases electron density at ortho and para positions
D. decreases electron density at meta position
Answer» C. increases electron density at ortho and para positions
16066.

Consider the following events:

A. Ashoka’s Kalinga War
B. Alexander’s invasion
C. Visit of Hiuen Tsang
D. Reign of Kanishka
Answer» B. Alexander’s invasion
16067.

Which one of the following statements is not true regarding ( ) Lactose?

A. (+) Lactose is reducing sugar and does not exhibit mutarotation
B. (+) Lactose is a b-glycoside formed by the union of a molecule of D(+) glucose and a molecule of D(+) galactose
C. On hydrolysis (+) Lactose gives equal amount of D(+) glucose and D(+) galactose
D. (+) Lactose, C12H22O11 contains 8-OH groups
Answer» B. (+) Lactose is a b-glycoside formed by the union of a molecule of D(+) glucose and a molecule of D(+) galactose
16068.

IUPAC name of (CH3)3CCl?

A. 3-chloro butane
B. n-butyl chloride
C. t-butyl chloride
D. 2 chloro 2 methyl propane
Answer» E.
16069.

In which of the following, NH3 is not used?

A. Nessler's reagent
B. T0llen's reagent
C. Group reagent for the analysis of IIIgroup basic radical.
D. Group reagent for the analysis of IV group basic radical.
Answer» B. T0llen's reagent
16070.

In which one of the following, does the given amount of chlorine exert the least pressure in a vessel of capacity 1 dm3 at 273K?

A. 0.071 g
B. 6.023 x 1021 molecules
C. 0.02 mole
D. 0.0355 g
Answer» E.
16071.

Which one of the following statements is true'?

A. Addition of antioxidant to oil minimizes rancidity
B. Refining of oil involves hydrogenation
C. Saponification of oil yields a diol.
D. Drying of oil involves hydrolysis
Answer» B. Refining of oil involves hydrogenation
16072.

Who amongst the Muslim rulers first enforced price regulation?

A. Sher Shah Suri
B. Alauddin KhiIji
C. Iltutmish
D. Mohammed Tughlaq
Answer» C. Iltutmish
16073.

In the periodic table metals usually used as catalysts belong to?

A. s - block
B. d - block
C. p - block
D. f - block
Answer» C. p - block
16074.

Who was the ruler of medieval India who is credited with the building of the Grand Trunk Road?

A. Sher Shah Suri
B. Jahangir
C. Krishnadeva Raya
D. Babur
Answer» B. Jahangir
16075.

In which of the following process, a maximum increase in entropy is observed?

A. dissolution of salt in water
B. sublimation of naphthalene
C. condensation of water
D. melting of ice
Answer» C. condensation of water
16076.

In the ionic equation - Bi 6H Xe- ¾¾® Bi3 3H2O, the values of X is?

A. 3
B. 4
C. 2
D. 6
Answer» D. 6
16077.

In the electrolytic refining of Zinc, ______?

A. the impure metal is at the cathode.
B. acidified zinc sulphate.is the electrolyte.
C. graphite is at the anode.
D. the metal ion gets reduced at the anode.
Answer» C. graphite is at the anode.
16078.

In the brown ring test, the brown colour of the ring is due to?

A. nitrosoferrous sulphate
B. a mixture of NO and NO2
C. ferric nitrate
D. ferrous nitrate
Answer» B. a mixture of NO and NO2
16079.

The first Indian ruler to organise Haj pilgrimage at the expense of the state was ?

A. Aurangzeb
B. Alauddin Khilji
C. Feroz Tughlaq
D. Akbar
Answer» E.
16080.

In Dumas' method of estimation of nitrogen 0.35 g of an organic compound gave 55 mL of nitrogen collected at 300 K temperature and 715 mm pressure. The percentage composition of nitrogen in the compound would be?(Aqueous tension at 300 K = 15 mm)

A. 14.45
B. 16.45
C. 15.45
D. 17.45
Answer» C. 15.45
16081.

In order to increase the volume of a gas by 10%, the pressure of the gas should be?

A. increased by 10 %
B. decreased by 10 %
C. increased by 1 %
D. decreased by 1 %
Answer» C. increased by 1 %
16082.

In Kjeldahl's method, ammonia from 5 g of food neutralizes 30 cm3 of 0.1 N acid. The percentage of nitrogen in the food is ______?

A. 8.4
B. 1.68
C. 0.84
D. 16.8
Answer» D. 16.8
16083.

Who levied the tax known by the name of ‘Chauth’?

A. Marathas
B. Mughals
C. Cholas
D. Chandellas
Answer» B. Mughals
16084.

Which machine is used for turnout renewals:

A. TRT
B. PQRS
C. T-28
D. RAIL-VAC
Answer» D. RAIL-VAC
16085.

When did the concept of pollution emerge clearly?

A. In the age of Dharma Shastras
B. In the post-Gupta age
C. In the post-vedic period
D. In the Rigvedic period
Answer» D. In the Rigvedic period
16086.

In chromite ore, the oxidation number of iron and chromium are respectively ______?

A. +3, +6
B. +2, +3
C. +3, +2
D. +2, +6
Answer» C. +3, +2
16087.

Emulate

A. discuss
B. deny
C. imitate
D. question
Answer» D. question
16088.

In acetylene molecule, between the carbon atoms there are?

A. three sigma bonds
B. one sigma and two pi bonds
C. two sigma and one pi bonds
D. three pi bonds
Answer» C. two sigma and one pi bonds
16089.

After one round of tamping along with DTS after deep screening, thetraffic can be resumed with speed restriction of:

A. 30 KMPH
B. 40 KMPH
C. 60 KMPH
D. 75 KMPH
Answer» C. 60 KMPH
16090.

In alkaline medium, alanine exists predominantly as/in ______?

A. zwitterion
B. covalent form
C. anion
D. cation
Answer» D. cation
16091.

Two insertions during tamping of concrete sleepers and required for liftmore than

A. 10 mm
B. 30 mm
C. 50 mm
D. 75 mm
Answer» C. 50 mm
16092.

First ruler of Vijaynagar who captured Goa from the Bahmanides ?

A. Devaraya II
B. Bukka I
C. Harihara II
D. Harihara I
Answer» D. Harihara I
16093.

If x is amount of adsorbate and m is amount of adsorbent, which of the following relations is not related to adsorption process?

A. = P ´ T
B. =f(p) at constant T
C. p = f(T) at constant
D. = f(T) at constant p
Answer» B. =f(p) at constant T
16094.

Eulogistic

A. praising
B. practical
C. wanderer
D. prank
Answer» B. practical
16095.

Emanciated

A. restrain
B. correct morally
C. exist
D. set free
Answer» E.
16096.

What shall be the ramp gradient before closing the tamping work andobligatory point?

A. 1 in 600
B. 1 in 800
C. 1 in 1000
D. 1 in 1500
Answer» D. 1 in 1500
16097.

Contingency

A. autonomous
B. conditionality
C. originality
D. independence
Answer» C. originality
16098.

The only Muslim woman to sit on the throne of Delhi was ?

A. Hamidabanu Begam
B. Mumtaz Mahal
C. Razia Sultan
D. Noorjahan
Answer» D. Noorjahan
16099.

If the for a given reaction has a negative value, then which of the following gives the correct relationships for the values of DG° and Keq?

A. DGo u003c 0; Keq u003c 1
B. DGo u003c 0; Keq u003e 1
C. DGo u003e 0; Keq u003e 1
D. DGo u003e 0; Keq u003c 1
Answer» E.
16100.

Cryptic

A. precise
B. vault
C. silence
D. a puzzle
Answer» B. vault