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9901.

The flow ratio in a Francis turbine varies from

A. 0.15 to 0.3
B. 0.4 to 0.5
C. 0.6 to 0.9
D. 1 to 1.5
Answer» B. 0.4 to 0.5
9902.

Three numbers are in the ratio 1 ∶ 5 ∶ 9. The sum of the smallest and largest numbers equals the sum of the second number and 100. What is the smallest number?

A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
Answer» C. 30
9903.

Two teams, consisting of 3 players in each team, are participating in a debate competition. Three players in one team are sitting facing the three players of the other team. K and L are sitting facing each other. N and O are in different teams. M is sitting facing N. P is at one of the corners. N is sitting to the immediate right of L. Which of the following are members of the same team?

A. N, L and M
B. O, K and N
C. K, M and P
D. L, N and P
Answer» E.
9904.

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the First term.mmnnrstt : nnoostuu :: eefghhij : ?

A. ffhgiijk
B. ffghiijk
C. fgghiijk
D. higfiijk
Answer» C. fgghiijk
9905.

The crystallization test is performed on stones to find out its_____.

A. Durability
B. Weather resistance
C. Hardness
D. Specific gravity
Answer» B. Weather resistance
9906.

The situation where the equilibrium level of real GDP falls short of potential GDP is known as

A. Recessionary gap
B. Inflationary gap
C. Demand-side inflation
D. Supply-side inflation
Answer» B. Inflationary gap
9907.

Rotameter is a device used to measure:

A. Rotation
B. Absolute pressure
C. Velocity of fluid
D. Flow rate
Answer» E.
9908.

The number of females travelling from station B to C is approximately how much percent more than the number of males travelling from station D to E?

A. 18%
B. 24%
C. 32%
D. 14%
E. None of these
Answer» F.
9909.

The feedback topology in the amplifier circuit (the base bias circuit is not shown for simplicity) in the figure is

A. Voltage shunt feedback
B. Current series feedback
C. Current shunt feedback
D. Voltage series feedback
Answer» C. Current shunt feedback
9910.

The temperature T in a room varies as a function of the outside temperature T0 and the number of persons in the room p, according to the relation T = K (θp + T0), where θ and K are constants. What would be the value of θ, which gives the following data?T0pT25232.430542.0

A. 0.8
B. 1.0
C. 2.0
D. 10.0
Answer» C. 2.0
9911.

The finance minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitaraman has proposed the merger of ________ and ________ into Punjab National Bank

A. Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank
B. Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank of India
C. Allahabad Bank and India Bank
D. Dena Bank and Canara Bank
Answer» C. Allahabad Bank and India Bank
9912.

Their growth is _______ without

A. Necessary
B. Better
C. Incomplete
D. Great
Answer» D. Great
9913.

The ratio of the ages of Meena and Meera is 4 ∶ 3 and the sum of their ages is 28 years. What will be the ratio of their ages after 8 years?

A. 4 : 3
B. 12 : 11
C. 7 : 4
D. 6 : 5
Answer» E.
9914.

The regions of electromagnetic spectrum given in terms of wave length for Microwave, Visible and Mid. IR spectroscopy are given respectively by

A. 1 – 100 mm, 2.5 – 50 μm and 380 – 780 nm
B. 2.5 – 50 μm, 1 – 100 mm and 380 – 780 nm
C. 380 – 780 nm, 2.5 – 50 μm and 1 – 100 mm
D. 1 – 100 mm, 380 – 780 nm and 2.5 – 50 μm
Answer» E.
9915.

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Directive Principles of the State Policy?A. In case of a conflict between the Directive Principles and Fundamental Rights, the Directive Principles shall prevail in the court.B. Fundamental rights are not unlimited and citizens are subject to reasonable restrictions. The Directive Principles are subject to any constitutional limitations.

A. Only B
B. Both A and B
C. Only A
D. Neither of A and B
Answer» B. Both A and B
9916.

The Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan Yojana ensures old age protection for unorganised workers whose monthly income is less than or equal to _______.

A. Rs. 12,000
B. Rs. 10,000
C. Rs. 20,000
D. Rs. 15,000
Answer» E.
9917.

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.The dates when days and nights are of equal length

A. equinox
B. solstice
C. eclipse
D. stellar
Answer» B. solstice
9918.

The graph drawn between the dry density of soil and the water content at the time of compaction is called as

A. Compression curve
B. Settlement Curve
C. Moisture density curve
D. Porosity curve
Answer» D. Porosity curve
9919.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?Proper design and effective implementation of UN-REDD+ Programme can significantly contribute to1. Protection of biodiversity2. Resilience of forest ecosystem3. Poverty reductionSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.
9920.

Which of the following is NOT the use of a concave mirror?

A. In headlights
B. As shaving mirrors
C. In torches
D. As rear view mirrors
Answer» E.
9921.

What is the position of India in the Brand Finance Nation ranking of 2019?

A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
E. 8
Answer» E. 8
9922.

Which of the following can be used when creating a pool of global addresses instead of the netmask command?

A. / (slash notation)
B. prefix-length
C. no mask
D. block-size
Answer» C. no mask
9923.

What is the average of the first five prime numbers?

A. \(5\frac{2}{5}\)
B. \(5\frac{4}{5}\)
C. \(5\frac{3}{5}\)
D. 6
Answer» D. 6
9924.

The minimum cement content (in kg/cum) for plain cement concrete required for severe exposure condition as per IS 456 (2000) IS

A. 220
B. 240
C. 250
D. 260
E. 280
Answer» D. 260
9925.

Select the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.It is good to ________ with the latest developments in your field.

A. show your hand
B. put your foot in
C. stand your ground
D. keep in touch
Answer» E.
9926.

What is difference in number of males reading newspaper B and number of males reading newspaper D?

A. 1600
B. 2000
C. 2400
D. 800
Answer» E.
9927.

Which among the following is/are correct regarding Macro Virus?

A. It is written in a Macro Language which is generally embedded inside a software application.
B. Any application affected by this virus will start operating on its own once opened.
C. This virus can spread faster as compared to normal viruses.
D. Both 1 and 3
E. All 1, 2 and 3
Answer» F.
9928.

Which of the following activity is NOT allowed of Payment banks in India?

A. Accepting deposit
B. Offering remittance facility
C. Distributing simple insurance products
D. Lending money
Answer» E.
9929.

The table shows the production of different types of cars (in thousands).City/ Year20122013201420152016A5458606355B4054566167C4650637377D3335484549E4743534852 The total production of all type of cars, except type B, in 2012 is what percent less than the total production of all types of cars in 2016?

A. 40
B. 25.8
C. 26.7
D. 42
Answer» B. 25.8
9930.

Which of the following countries has recorded 695 cases of measles in 2019, the most of any year since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000?

A. USA
B. UK
C. India
D. Poland
E. Russia
Answer» B. UK
9931.

The leading light of the Rama cult was saint-poet ________ who also wrote the poem 'Ramacharitamanasa'.

A. Chaitanya
B. Tulsidas
C. Nimbarka
D. Vallabhacharya
Answer» C. Nimbarka
9932.

Select the Letter Cluster that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.MOND, RUUL, WABT, BGIB, ?

A. HNQJ
B. HNPS
C. GMPJ
D. GMQJ
Answer» D. GMQJ
9933.

What percentage of energy is transmitted from one trophic level to another in a food chain?

A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 50
Answer» B. 20
9934.

The writer compares diversity of one European country to the diversity of

A. One major city in India
B. One Indian State
C. The whole continent of Asia
D. The whole world
Answer» C. The whole continent of Asia
9935.

Which of the following is found in the highest quantity in Digboi mines?

A. Coal
B. Copper
C. Petroleum
D. Natural Gas
Answer» D. Natural Gas
9936.

‘Skating’ is related to ‘Rink’ in the same way as ‘Tennis; is related to:

A. Court
B. Arena
C. Pitch
D. Racket
Answer» B. Arena
9937.

Which of the following are the functions of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)?1. Inquiry at its own initiative on the violation of human rights2. Inquiry on a petition presented to it by a victim3. Visit to jails to study the condition of the inmates4. Undertaking and promoting research in the field of human rightsSelect the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» E.
9938.

The co-ordinates of the centroid of a triangle ABC are (1, -4). What are the co-ordinates of vertex C if co-ordinates of A and B are (3, -4) and (0, 5) respectively?

A. (0 , 13)
B. (0, 5)
C. (0, -5)
D. (0, -13)
Answer» E.
9939.

The theoretical density ρ for the crystal structure of a metallic solid is:(a) \(\frac{{n{V_C}}}{{A{N_A}}}\)(b) \(\frac{{n{N_A}}}{{A{V_C}}}\)(c) \(\frac{{nA}}{{{V_c}{N_A}}}\)(d) \(\frac{{nA{N_A}}}{{{V_c}}}\)Where: n = Number of atoms associated with each unit cellVC = Volume of the unit cellA = Atomic weightNA = Avogadro’s number

A. a
B. b
C. c
D. d
Answer» D. d
9940.

The following sentences are broken into four parts and two parts may contain an error in them. Find out the combination which contains error. If the sentence is free from error, mark ‘No Error’.The three pillars of democracy (A) / should take into account the (B) / situation prevailing in the state and (C) / exercise extreme caution while taking decisions.(D)

A. A and B
B. C and D
C. B and C
D. A and D
E. No Error
Answer» F.
9941.

The passage could be grouped under the genre:

A. Transport
B. Innovators
C. Food
D. Technology
Answer» E.
9942.

Which of the following metals has the highest conductivity of all the metals?

A. Aluminium
B. Iron
C. Silver
D. Steel
Answer» D. Steel
9943.

Schmitt trigger exhibits ________ effect.

A. Hysteresis
B. Hall
C. Accelerator
D. Illumination
Answer» B. Hall
9944.

Under the 'Karma Sathi Prakalpa' scheme, how many unemployed youths would be provided soft loans and subsidies to make them self-reliant?

A. 0.5 lakh
B. 0.75 lakh
C. 1 lakh
D. 1.5 lakh
E. 1.75 lakh
Answer» D. 1.5 lakh
9945.

Recently there have been conscious efforts to include stories in the curriculum where the father is involved in household works and mother is doing adventure activities. This move is important because

A. it aims to strengthen gender bias
B. it aims to eliminate gender stereotyping
C. it aims to encourage gender constancy
D. it aims to increase gender discrimination
Answer» C. it aims to encourage gender constancy
9946.

Which hydroelectric project in Bhutan has been awarded the prestigious Brunel Medal for excellence in civil engineering by the UK-based Institute of Civil Engineers?

A. Kameng Hydro Electric Project
B. Tuirial Hydro Electric Project
C. Arun III Project
D. Mangdechhu hydroelectric project
E. Achwa 3 Hydroelectric Power Station
Answer» E. Achwa 3 Hydroelectric Power Station
9947.

The type to be used in an instantiation of a class template follows

A. The generic class name
B. The keyword template
C. The keyword class
D. The template definition
Answer» B. The keyword template
9948.

Which of the following is the largest container port of India?

A. Ennore Port
B. Jawaharlal Nehru Port
C. Paradip Port
D. Chhatrapati Shivaji Port
Answer» C. Paradip Port
9949.

Rani Lakshmi Bai died in the year _________ while fighting the British.

A. 1859
B. 1856
C. 1858
D. 1857
Answer» D. 1857
9950.

This was an act of ruthless ferocity.

A. mindful
B. majestic
C. charming
D. merciful
Answer» E.