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| 9601. |
Which one of the following best explains the occurrence of the solar eclipse? |
| A. | Position of the Moon between Sun and Earth |
| B. | Position of the Moon between Sun & Earth on a new moon |
| C. | Both (a) and (b) |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. Both (a) and (b) | |
| 9602. |
Which one of the following best explains how gunpowder was the nemesis of traditional castles? |
| A. | Wars were fought with guns and hiding in castles was no longer necessary. |
| B. | Artillery forts with large cannons became more stylish than traditional castles. |
| C. | Defending castles grew difficult since attackers could just shoot castle defenders. |
| D. | Cannons were able to knock down stone walls, so castles offered little protection. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9603. |
Which one of the following best describes the term "Merchant Discount Rate" sometimes seen in news? |
| A. | The incentive given by a bank to a merchant for accepting payments through debit cards pertaining to that bank. |
| B. | The amount paid back by banks to their customers when they use debit cards for financial transactions for purchasing goods or services. |
| C. | The charge to a merchant by a bank for accepting payments from his customers through the bank's debit cards. |
| D. | The incentive is given by the Government to merchants for promoting digital payments by their customers through Point of Sale (PoS) machines and debit cards. |
| Answer» D. The incentive is given by the Government to merchants for promoting digital payments by their customers through Point of Sale (PoS) machines and debit cards. | |
| 9604. |
Which one of the following best describes the role of textbooks in the classroom? |
| A. | They are one of the resource and reference materials available in the class. |
| B. | They maintain homogeneity in learning across a State or the Nation. |
| C. | They provide guidance to teachers and parents about the course of study. |
| D. | They form the most essential learning resource in a resource-starved context. |
| Answer» B. They maintain homogeneity in learning across a State or the Nation. | |
| 9605. |
Which one of the following best describes the role of textbooks in the classroom |
| A. | They maintain homogeneity in learning across a State or the Nation |
| B. | They provide guidance to teachers and parents about the course of study |
| C. | They form the most essential learning resource in the resource-starved context |
| D. | They are one of the resources and reference materials available in the class. |
| Answer» D. They are one of the resources and reference materials available in the class. | |
| 9606. |
Which one of the following best describes the main objective of 'Seed Village Concept'? |
| A. | Encouraging the farmers to use their own farm seeds and discouraging them to buy the seeds from others |
| B. | Involving the farmers for training in quality seed production and thereby to make available quality seeds to others at appropriate time and affordable cost |
| C. | Earnmarking some villages exclusively for the production of certified seeds |
| D. | Identifying the entrepreneurs in villages and providing them technology and finance to set up seed companies |
| Answer» C. Earnmarking some villages exclusively for the production of certified seeds | |
| 9607. |
Which one of the following best describes the main idea in Paragraph 2? |
| A. | It describes how and why William the Conqueror took control of England. |
| B. | It explains why castles were first built in England and the military purposes they served. |
| C. | It shows how Norman lords were often scared and frequently retreated. |
| D. | It details all of the purposes that English castles served. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9608. |
Which one of the following best describes the Andaman & Nicobar Island Command? |
| A. | A cyber security command |
| B. | A unified command comprising Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard |
| C. | A unified command comprising Navy and the Coat Guard |
| D. | One of the commands of the Indian Navy |
| Answer» C. A unified command comprising Navy and the Coat Guard | |
| 9609. |
Which one of the following best describes a teacher’s role? |
| A. | Teacher’s most important role in the classroom is to maintain discipline |
| B. | A teacher should adhere to the prescribed textbook |
| C. | Completing the syllabus on time leaving enough time for revision is important |
| D. | Creating a relaxed space where children learn through dialogue and inquiry |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9610. |
Which one of the following belongs to India's inter-planetary mission? |
| A. | SARAL |
| B. | Jugnu |
| C. | Mangalyaan |
| D. | ANUSAT |
| Answer» D. ANUSAT | |
| 9611. |
Which one of the following behaviour is the most appropriate for diffusing verbal abuse of co-workers? |
| A. | Become defensive |
| B. | Get into debate |
| C. | Refuse to accept harmful language |
| D. | Keep aggressive body language |
| Answer» D. Keep aggressive body language | |
| 9612. |
Which one of the following began with Dandi March? |
| A. | Home Rule Movement |
| B. | Non-Co-operation Movement |
| C. | Civil Disobedience Movement |
| D. | Quit India Movement |
| Answer» D. Quit India Movement | |
| 9613. |
The Isotherm Line, which divides India North-South in almost two equal parts in the month of January, is |
| A. | 10 ºC |
| B. | 25 ºC |
| C. | 15 ºC |
| D. | 20 ºC |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9614. |
The population of a village initially was 1000. If it increases by 10 per cent per year, what is the population after 3 years? |
| A. | 1470 |
| B. | 1496 |
| C. | 1331 |
| D. | 1502 |
| Answer» D. 1502 | |
| 9615. |
The famous collection of animal fables written by Vishnu Sharma is known as ______. |
| A. | Kathasarit Sagar |
| B. | Panchatantra |
| C. | Hitopadesha |
| D. | Jataka |
| Answer» C. Hitopadesha | |
| 9616. |
Unit of loudness of sound is: |
| A. | Hertz |
| B. | Decibel |
| C. | Ohm |
| D. | Watt |
| Answer» C. Ohm | |
| 9617. |
What will be the working resistance of a 240 V, 60 W lamp? |
| A. | 690 Ω |
| B. | 60 Ω |
| C. | 1400 Ω |
| D. | 960 Ω |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9618. |
The smallest living cell is that of a? |
| A. | Bread mold |
| B. | Mycoplasma |
| C. | Virus |
| D. | Bacterium |
| Answer» C. Virus | |
| 9619. |
What will come in place of question mark (?) in the given equation?9 ? 11 ? 6 ? 3 ? 9 = 117 |
| A. | ×, –, + and ÷ |
| B. | +, –, ÷ and × |
| C. | ×, +, ÷ and × |
| D. | ×, ÷, + and – |
| Answer» D. ×, ÷, + and – | |
| 9620. |
The central bank can significantly influence the savings, investments and consumer spending in the economy through which of the following policy ? |
| A. | Fiscal Policy |
| B. | Monetary Policy |
| C. | Industrial Policy |
| D. | Foreign Exchange Policy |
| Answer» C. Industrial Policy | |
| 9621. |
Which of the following railway stations situated between Pratapgarh and Badshahpur on Lucknow-Varanasi rail section will now be named Maa Barahi Devi Dham? |
| A. | Antu |
| B. | Dandupur |
| C. | PirthiGanj |
| D. | Khundaur |
| E. | BishnathGanj |
| Answer» C. PirthiGanj | |
| 9622. |
What did the British manufacturer do to compete with the Indian manufactures? |
| A. | They pressurized the government to levy heavy duties on export of Indian cloths |
| B. | They pressurized the government to levy duties on import of Indian cloths |
| C. | They requested people to change their fashion preferences |
| D. | They lowered the prices of the Britain made textile |
| Answer» C. They requested people to change their fashion preferences | |
| 9623. |
Which Indian bowling legend retired in 2017 / 2017 |
| A. | Harbhajan Singh |
| B. | Piyush Chawla |
| C. | Ashish Nehra |
| D. | Ishant Sharma |
| Answer» D. Ishant Sharma | |
| 9624. |
The fundamental role of root hairs in plants is? |
| A. | To protect the root from soil microbes |
| B. | To protect the young root from damage by coarse soil particles |
| C. | To absorb water and mineral salts from the soil |
| D. | To bind soil particles to the root for firm fixation of the plant |
| Answer» D. To bind soil particles to the root for firm fixation of the plant | |
| 9625. |
The bar graph below shows the expenditure of a company (in million us$) from 91‐99. Answer the questions based on graph?The expenditure in 1997‐98 was how many times that in 1994‐95? |
| A. | 0.7 |
| B. | 1.2 |
| C. | 1.4 |
| D. | 1.5 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9626. |
The pressure of steam produced in a supercritical boiler is in the range of: |
| A. | 200 bar to 240 bar |
| B. | 100 bar to 130 bar |
| C. | 180 bar to 190 bar |
| D. | 150 bar to 180 bar |
| Answer» B. 100 bar to 130 bar | |
| 9627. |
The Table shown the Number of Laptops and Desktops manufactured by a company.Year20082009201020112012Laptops1440020500128001640018600Desktops1280024700192002020014900 Approximately what was the percentage decrease in the number of desktops manufactured in 2012 from 2011? (correct to the nearest integer) |
| A. | 26 |
| B. | 28 |
| C. | 22 |
| D. | 30 |
| Answer» B. 28 | |
| 9628. |
The ratio of ploidy of chromosomes present in nuclei of antipodals, synergids, zygote and endosperm respectively are: |
| A. | 1 : 2 : 1 : 2 |
| B. | 1 : 1 : 3 : 2 |
| C. | 1 : 1 : 2 : 3 |
| D. | 1 : 2 : 3 : 1 |
| Answer» D. 1 : 2 : 3 : 1 | |
| 9629. |
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.This idea, however startling it may atX-first appear, is quite in accordance, as Y-before stated, with the analogy of changesZ-now going on in certain regions of the globe |
| A. | YZX |
| B. | XYZ |
| C. | YXZ |
| D. | ZXY |
| Answer» C. YXZ | |
| 9630. |
What does ‘source’ refers to in the last line of the second para of the passage? |
| A. | God |
| B. | Human being |
| C. | Man’s ego |
| D. | Living beings other than humans |
| Answer» B. Human being | |
| 9631. |
Which of the following geometrical figures can be drawn with the help of a ruler and compasses?I. Bisector of a given angleII. Perpendicular bisector of a given line-segmentIII. Triangles, quadrilaterals and circles of the given measure |
| A. | Only III |
| B. | II and III |
| C. | I and II |
| D. | I, II and III |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9632. |
If two quantities x and y vary inversely with each other, then which one of the following is true? |
| A. | Ratio of their corresponding values remains constant. |
| B. | Product of their corresponding values remains constant. |
| C. | Summation of their corresponding values remains constant. |
| D. | Difference of their corresponding values remains constant. |
| Answer» C. Summation of their corresponding values remains constant. | |
| 9633. |
What is the theme of the World Press Freedom Day 2020? |
| A. | Media for Democracy: Journalism and Elections in Times of Disinformation |
| B. | Keeping Power in Check: Media, Justice and The Rule of Law |
| C. | Access to Information and Fundamental Freedoms |
| D. | Journalism without Fear or Favour |
| E. | Let Journalism Thrive! Towards Better Reporting, Gender Equality, & Media Safety in the Digital Age |
| Answer» E. Let Journalism Thrive! Towards Better Reporting, Gender Equality, & Media Safety in the Digital Age | |
| 9634. |
When is World Pneumonia Day marked every year? |
| A. | 9 November |
| B. | 10 November |
| C. | 11 November |
| D. | 12 November |
| E. | 13 November |
| Answer» E. 13 November | |
| 9635. |
Which of the following is an art form encompassing ritual singing, drumming and dancing of Manipur? |
| A. | Koodiyattam |
| B. | Sankirtana |
| C. | Ankiya Naat Bhaona |
| D. | Yakshagana |
| Answer» C. Ankiya Naat Bhaona | |
| 9636. |
The CEAT International Cricketer of the Year Award 2017 was presented to: |
| A. | Ravindra Jadeja |
| B. | Chetweshwar Pujara |
| C. | Irfan Pathan |
| D. | Ravichandran Ashwin |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9637. |
REPLY |
| A. | answer |
| B. | ask |
| C. | inquire |
| D. | examine |
| Answer» B. ask | |
| 9638. |
Which class of boundaries does the frequency of ‘10’ correspond to? |
| A. | 20.5 to 30.5 |
| B. | 10.5 to 20.5 |
| C. | 40.5 to 50.5 |
| D. | 30.5 to 40.5 |
| Answer» B. 10.5 to 20.5 | |
| 9639. |
What is the complexity of the following code?sum=0; for (i=1; I |
| A. | O(n2) |
| B. | O(n log n) |
| C. | O(n) |
| D. | O(n log n log n) |
| Answer» C. O(n) | |
| 9640. |
Which among the following is NOT included in negotiable instrument? |
| A. | Cheque |
| B. | Demand Draft |
| C. | Promissiory Note |
| D. | Mutual Fund |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9641. |
What was the historical name of the city of Guwahati? |
| A. | Machilipattnam |
| B. | Bhagyanagara |
| C. | Purushapura |
| D. | Pragjyotishpur |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9642. |
What is the linear magnification m, for the image formed at the near point D, by a simple microscope equal to? (f is focal length) |
| A. | 1 + D/f |
| B. | 1 - D/f |
| C. | 1 + f/D |
| D. | 1 - f/D |
| Answer» B. 1 - D/f | |
| 9643. |
The duty is the largest |
| A. | at the head of the watercourse |
| B. | on the field |
| C. | at the head of the main canal |
| D. | the same at all places |
| Answer» C. at the head of the main canal | |
| 9644. |
Tick the correct synonyms:Jovial |
| A. | Genial |
| B. | Joking |
| C. | Joint |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Joking | |
| 9645. |
The first Regional Rural Bank was established in India in the year: |
| A. | 1991 |
| B. | 1975 |
| C. | 1982 |
| D. | 1980 |
| Answer» C. 1982 | |
| 9646. |
What would be the point which divides the line segment connecting the points P(12, 16), Q(8, 13) divides in the ratio 2 : 7 internally |
| A. | (64 / 9, 134 / 9) |
| B. | (64 / 7, 134 / 7) |
| C. | (100 / 7, 138 / 7) |
| D. | (100 / 9, 138 / 9) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9647. |
The arc extinction in a circuit breaker is influenced by |
| A. | magnitude of arc current only |
| B. | RRRV only |
| C. | rate of rise of dielectric strength of medium only |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9648. |
What is chiefly found at Jharia in Jharkhand? |
| A. | Thorium |
| B. | Silk |
| C. | Gold |
| D. | Coal |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9649. |
Which country will host the 2021 European Karate Championships after the withdrawal of Sweden? |
| A. | Serbia |
| B. | Kosovo |
| C. | Spain |
| D. | Croatia |
| E. | Germany |
| Answer» E. Germany | |
| 9650. |
Which Indian naval ship has become the first-ever warship ship to enter port of Sabang in Indonesia? |
| A. | INS Arihant |
| B. | INS Sumitra |
| C. | INS Vikrant |
| D. | INS Ashtadharini |
| E. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. INS Vikrant | |