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10651.	A vessel used to sell kerosene is a frustum with upper radius and bottom radius 1 cm and 2.1 cm respectively. The height of the frustum is 21 cm. But a dishonest shopkeeper makes a hemispherical inward bump in the vessel with same radius as base. If he could have honestly made 60% profit, what is the profit (%) he makes by cheating? (Approximated to the nearest integer)
A.	61
B.	67
C.	71
D.	75
E.	77
Answer» C. 71

Discussion

10652.	Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.We didn't buy the dining table because _______ was too expensive.
A.	its'
B.	its
C.	it's
D.	it
Answer» E.

Discussion

10653.	Select the correct passive form of the given sentence.His elder sister taught him English.
A.	He has been taught English by his elder sister.
B.	He is being taught English by his elder sister.
C.	He was taught English by his elder sister.
D.	His elder sister is taught English by him.
Answer» D. His elder sister is taught English by him.

Discussion

10654.	Which of the following is NOT a determinant of the patterns of drainage system?
A.	Climatic conditions of the area
B.	Source of the drainage system
C.	Underlying rock structure
D.	Slope of the land
Answer» C. Underlying rock structure

Discussion

10655.	This figure exhibits compression and rarefaction in a slinky (spring-shaped toy). What is a dark band called?
A.	Wavelength
B.	Dimension
C.	Rarefication
D.	Compression
Answer» E.

Discussion

10656.	Which of the following characters must be a part of an email id?
A.	Dot (.)
B.	Dollar ($)
C.	Ampersand (&)
D.	At the rate (@)
Answer» E.

Discussion

10657.	Which of the following pollutant is a component of Acid rains?
A.	HCI
B.	HNO3
C.	HCHO
D.	HCOO3
Answer» C. HCHO

Discussion

10658.	SO2 and CO adversely affect:
A.	Oxygen carrying capacity of blood and functioning of lungs respectively.
B.	Functioning of the respiratory system and brain respectively.
C.	Functioning of the respiratory system and oxygen carrying capacity of blood respectively.
D.	Functioning of air passages and chest respectively.
Answer» D. Functioning of air passages and chest respectively.

Discussion

10659.	'বাগীশ্বরী শিল্প প্রবন্ধাবলী' গ্রন্থের রচয়িতা হলেন
A.	রবীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুর
B.	অবনীন্দ্রনাথ ঠাকুর
C.	সুকুমার রায়
D.	স্বর্ণকুমারী দেবী
Answer» C. সুকুমার রায়

Discussion

10660.	Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has been elected as the President of which of the following country?
A.	UAE
B.	Bahrain
C.	Qatar
D.	Kuwait
Answer» B. Bahrain

Discussion

10661.	When we jump out of a boat, the boat moves in the opposite direction. This is due to:
A.	The fact that the net force acting on the boat is to be zero
B.	Newton’s First Law of Motion
C.	Newton’s Second Law of Motion
D.	Newton’s Third Law of Motion
Answer» E.

Discussion

10662.	Select the number that will come next in the following series.14, 15, 18, 16, 24, 17, 32, 18, ?
A.	44
B.	45
C.	42
D.	43
Answer» D. 43

Discussion

10663.	Which of the following systems tends to practice utmost Centralization in Educational Administration ?
A.	Primary education in U.S.A.
B.	Higher education in Ireland
C.	Primary education in U.K.
D.	Navodaya Vidyalayas in India
Answer» E.

Discussion

10664.	What does the word ethnic signify?
A.	Careful calculation of gains and losses
B.	A violent conflict between the opposite groups
C.	Different religions
D.	Social division on shared culture
Answer» B. A violent conflict between the opposite groups

Discussion

10665.	What is the shape of the reflectors of torches, headlights of cars and scooters?
A.	Concave
B.	Convex
C.	Plane
D.	Cylindrical
Answer» B. Convex

Discussion

10666.	The last month of the national calendar based on the Saka Era is
A.	Chaitra
B.	Magha
C.	Pausha
D.	Phalguna
Answer» E.

Discussion

10667.	The Walayar Dam is in which district of Kerala?
A.	Idukki
B.	Kasaragod
C.	Palakkad
D.	Thrissur
Answer» D. Thrissur

Discussion

10668.	The following item consists of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine these two answer using the code given below :Statement I: Catalytic hydrogenation is highest when the catalyst remains in the powdered form.Statement II: When a catalyst is in the powdered form, its surface area becomes highest.Code :
A.	Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
B.	Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is NOT the correct explanation of Statement I
C.	Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D.	Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer» B. Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is NOT the correct explanation of Statement I

Discussion

10669.	The isentropic efficiency of a compressor is defined as the ratio of the isentropic compressor work to
A.	adiabatic compressor work
B.	isothermal compressor work
C.	actual compressor work
D.	isentropic compressor work
Answer» D. isentropic compressor work

Discussion

10670.	Six persons P, Q, R, S, T and U like one shirt among six different colour shirt – Red, Black, White, Pink, Blue and Green, but not necessarily in the same order. R likes black colour shirt. P does not like Blue and Green colour shirts. T likes white colour shirt. U does not like Green, Pink and Blue colour shirts. Green colour shirt is not liked by S. Which of the following statement is correct?
A.	Q likes Pink colour shirt
B.	Red colour shirt is not liked by U
C.	Blue shirt is liked by S
D.	P likes red colour shirt
Answer» D. P likes red colour shirt

Discussion

10671.	The phase velocity of a plane wave given by Ex = E0 cos (ωt – βz) with a frequency of 5.0 GHz and a wavelength in the material medium of 3.0 cm is:
A.	3.0 × 108 m/sec
B.	1.5 × 108 m/sec
C.	5 × 108 m/sec
D.	None
Answer» C. 5 × 108 m/sec

Discussion

10672.	Student X rank fifth from the top and nineteenth from the bottom in a class. How many students are there in the class?
A.	24
B.	21
C.	23
D.	22
Answer» D. 22

Discussion

10673.	Which group of letters will complete the given letter series by placing them in empty places sequentially?_op_mo_n_ _pnmop_
A.	mnpmon
B.	mpnmop
C.	mnompn
D.	mnpomn
Answer» B. mpnmop

Discussion

10674.	The critical angle of incidence in a glass slab immersed in a air is 30°. What will be the critical angle when it is immersed in a medium of refractive index √2?
A.	75°
B.	30°
C.	45°
D.	60°
Answer» D. 60°

Discussion

10675.	The Andhra Pradesh police department has stood first in the country for identifying and developing 'chance fingerprints' from crime scenes. The department was successful in developing how many chance prints?
A.	9,234
B.	9,320
C.	9,418
D.	9,528
E.	9,642
Answer» D. 9,528

Discussion

10676.	Where was the 27th Fusion Energy Conference (FEC) inaugurated on 22 October 2018?
A.	Haryana
B.	Rajasthan
C.	Gujarat
D.	Punjab
E.	Jharkhand
Answer» D. Punjab

Discussion

10677.	Which among the following awards is given to sportspersons by the Government of Madhya Pradesh?
A.	Vikram Award
B.	Laxman Award
C.	Dronacharya Award
D.	Arjuna Award
Answer» B. Laxman Award

Discussion

10678.	Where will the first Central Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology (CICET) be set up?
A.	Gujarat
B.	Punjab
C.	Haryana
D.	Uttar Pradesh
E.	Rajasthan
Answer» B. Punjab

Discussion

10679.	The mass and the diameter of a planet are three times the respective values for the earth. The period of oscillation of a simple pendulum on the earth is 2 s. The period of oscillation of the same pendulum on the planet would be
A.	$\frac{2}{{\sqrt 3 }}s$
B.	$\frac{3}{2}s$
C.	$2\sqrt 3 {\rm{\;}}s$
D.	$\frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2}{\rm{\;}}s$
Answer» D. $\frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2}{\rm{\;}}s$

Discussion

10680.	Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Ovation
A.	Preparation
B.	Censure
C.	Creation
D.	Applause
Answer» E.

Discussion

10681.	Which of the following countries passed its first Anti-Terrorism law in December 2015?
A.	Australia
B.	Syria
C.	India
D.	China
Answer» E.

Discussion

10682.	What is the common name of Peripleneta americana?
A.	American Frog
B.	American Cockroaches
C.	American FlatWarm
D.	American earthquake
Answer» C. American FlatWarm

Discussion

10683.	When operated separately, pipe A takes 5 hours less than pipe B to fill a cistern, and when both pipes are operated together, the cistern gets filled in 6 hours. In how much time (in hours) will pipe B fill the cistern, if operated separately?
A.	9
B.	10
C.	15
D.	18
Answer» D. 18

Discussion

10684.	What are the mineral constituents of oceanic crust?
A.	Silica and Magnesium
B.	Magnesium and Alumina
C.	Silica and Stones
D.	Nickel and Iron
Answer» B. Magnesium and Alumina

Discussion

10685.	Which among the following is best suited for assessment of social skills?
A.	Checklist
B.	Rating scale
C.	Numerical scale
D.	Rubrics
Answer» E.

Discussion

10686.	Read the following statements carefully:1.The Cabinet has approved amendment to the Trade Unions Act, 1930 to make provisions regarding recognition of trade unions.2.The approval will facilitate the recognition of Trade Unions at Central and State level.3.The proposed Bill will ensure that the nomination of workers’ representatives in tripartite bodies by the government will become more transparent.Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A.	Only 1
B.	Only 1 and 2
C.	Only 1 and 3
D.	Only 2 and 3
E.	All are correct
Answer» E. All are correct

Discussion

10687.	The Government of India added the prefix ‘MG’ to the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act in the year ______.
A.	2009
B.	2008
C.	2012
D.	2007
Answer» B. 2008

Discussion

10688.	Which drill is good for inverted drilling operation?
A.	Oil-hole drill
B.	Straight-flute drill
C.	Taper-shank drill
D.	High-helix drill
Answer» B. Straight-flute drill

Discussion

10689.	Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.The mother said to her son, “You always do what you want. Do you always have to be so _____
A.	reasoning
B.	stubborn
C.	awkward
D.	withdrawn
Answer» C. awkward

Discussion

10690.	What should come in place of question mark (?) in the following question? (You do not have to calculate the exact value.)1474.2 ÷ 19.5 ÷ 4.2 = ?
A.	18
B.	28
C.	8
D.	10
E.	30
Answer» B. 28

Discussion

10691.	When the two pulleys of different diameters are connected by means of open belt drive, then the angle of contact taken into consideration should be of the
A.	larger pulley
B.	smaller pulley
C.	average of two pulleys
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. average of two pulleys

Discussion

10692.	The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has approved additional funding for clinical studies of mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine - HGCO19. This funding has been provided under which of the following missions?
A.	Mission COVID Sanyam
B.	Mission COVID Suraksha
C.	Mission COVID Madad
D.	Mission COVID Bachav
E.	None of the above
Answer» C. Mission COVID Madad

Discussion

10693.	Which of the following is the highest peak of Satpura Range?
A.	Guru Shikhar
B.	Dhupgarh
C.	Panchamarhi
D.	Mahendragiri
Answer» C. Panchamarhi

Discussion

10694.	When was 'Project Elephant' launched in India?
A.	1990
B.	1992
C.	1994
D.	1996
Answer» C. 1994

Discussion

10695.	Which fruit does Ku take?A. OrangeB. PlumC. BananaD. Mango
A.	C
B.	B
C.	A
D.	D
Answer» D. D

Discussion

10696.	The series given below contains a sequence of numbers. Identify the incorrect combination: 15, 30, 50, 60, 75
A.	75
B.	50
C.	30
D.	60
Answer» C. 30

Discussion

10697.	The average successful search time for sequential search on ‘n’ items is
A.	$\frac{{\left( {n + 1} \right)}}{2}$
B.	$\frac{n}{2}$
C.	$\frac{{\left( {n - 1} \right)}}{2}$
D.	log(n) + 1
Answer» B. $\frac{n}{2}$

Discussion

10698.	Which of the following is mostly carbohydrate:
A.	Wheat
B.	Barley
C.	Rice
D.	Maize
E.	None of the above / More than one above
Answer» D. Maize

Discussion

10699.	Which of the following statements is true?A. All software employees are POs.B. Some software workers are POs with post graduates.C. All software employees are post graduates.D. All POs are software employees but not post graduates.
A.	A
B.	D
C.	C
D.	B
Answer» E.

Discussion

10700.	The Indian cricket team won the 5th edition of Blind Cricket World Cup 2018 by defeating which country in the final by two wickets at Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)?
A.	Pakistan
B.	UAE
C.	Nepal
D.	Bangladesh
Answer» B. UAE

Discussion

10679.	The mass and the diameter of a planet are three times the respective values for the earth. The period of oscillation of a simple pendulum on the earth is 2 s. The period of oscillation of the same pendulum on the planet would be
A.	\(\frac{2}{{\sqrt 3 }}s\)
B.	\(\frac{3}{2}s\)
C.	\(2\sqrt 3 {\rm{\;}}s\)
D.	\(\frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2}{\rm{\;}}s\)
Answer» D. \(\frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2}{\rm{\;}}s\)

10697.	The average successful search time for sequential search on ‘n’ items is
A.	\(\frac{{\left( {n + 1} \right)}}{2}\)
B.	\(\frac{n}{2}\)
C.	\(\frac{{\left( {n - 1} \right)}}{2}\)
D.	log(n) + 1
Answer» B. \(\frac{n}{2}\)

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Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.We didn't buy the dining table because _______ was too expensive.

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This figure exhibits compression and rarefaction in a slinky (spring-shaped toy). What is a dark band called?

Which of the following characters must be a part of an email id?

Which of the following pollutant is a component of Acid rains?

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Select the number that will come next in the following series.14, 15, 18, 16, 24, 17, 32, 18, ?

Which of the following systems tends to practice utmost Centralization in Educational Administration ?

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The Walayar Dam is in which district of Kerala?

The isentropic efficiency of a compressor is defined as the ratio of the isentropic compressor work to

The phase velocity of a plane wave given by Ex = E0 cos (ωt – βz) with a frequency of 5.0 GHz and a wavelength in the material medium of 3.0 cm is:

Student X rank fifth from the top and nineteenth from the bottom in a class. How many students are there in the class?

Which group of letters will complete the given letter series by placing them in empty places sequentially?_op_mo_n_ _pnmop_

The critical angle of incidence in a glass slab immersed in a air is 30°. What will be the critical angle when it is immersed in a medium of refractive index √2?

The Andhra Pradesh police department has stood first in the country for identifying and developing 'chance fingerprints' from crime scenes. The department was successful in developing how many chance prints?

Where was the 27th Fusion Energy Conference (FEC) inaugurated on 22 October 2018?

Which among the following awards is given to sportspersons by the Government of Madhya Pradesh?

Where will the first Central Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology (CICET) be set up?

The mass and the diameter of a planet are three times the respective values for the earth. The period of oscillation of a simple pendulum on the earth is 2 s. The period of oscillation of the same pendulum on the planet would be

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Ovation

Which of the following countries passed its first Anti-Terrorism law in December 2015?

What is the common name of Peripleneta americana?

When operated separately, pipe A takes 5 hours less than pipe B to fill a cistern, and when both pipes are operated together, the cistern gets filled in 6 hours. In how much time (in hours) will pipe B fill the cistern, if operated separately?

What are the mineral constituents of oceanic crust?

Which among the following is best suited for assessment of social skills?

The Government of India added the prefix ‘MG’ to the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act in the year ______.

Which drill is good for inverted drilling operation?

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.The mother said to her son, “You always do what you want. Do you always have to be so _____

What should come in place of question mark (?) in the following question? (You do not have to calculate the exact value.)1474.2 ÷ 19.5 ÷ 4.2 = ?

When the two pulleys of different diameters are connected by means of open belt drive, then the angle of contact taken into consideration should be of the

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has approved additional funding for clinical studies of mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine - HGCO19. This funding has been provided under which of the following missions?

Which of the following is the highest peak of Satpura Range?

When was 'Project Elephant' launched in India?

Which fruit does Ku take?A. OrangeB. PlumC. BananaD. Mango

The series given below contains a sequence of numbers. Identify the incorrect combination: 15, 30, 50, 60, 75

The average successful search time for sequential search on ‘n’ items is

Which of the following is mostly carbohydrate:

Which of the following statements is true?A. All software employees are POs.B. Some software workers are POs with post graduates.C. All software employees are post graduates.D. All POs are software employees but not post graduates.

The Indian cricket team won the 5th edition of Blind Cricket World Cup 2018 by defeating which country in the final by two wickets at Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)?