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11501.

Which country won the maximum number of medals in the Rio Olympics, 2016?

A. China
B. India
C. Russia
D. USA
Answer» E.
11502.

UNDP's report on Human development index does NOT compare countries on the basis of:

A. Knowledge
B. Corporate governance
C. Long and healthy life
D. Standard of living
Answer» C. Long and healthy life
11503.

Which article of the Constitution of India states that 'all authorities, civil and judicial, in the territory of India shall act in aid of the Supreme Court'?

A. Article 144
B. Article 157
C. Article 137
D. Article 121
Answer» B. Article 157
11504.

What is the rank of Mumbai according to 'The Wealthiest Cities Worldwide in 2019 list' by New World Health?

A. 7
B. 9
C. 12
D. 15
E. 18
Answer» D. 15
11505.

"চাকার ঘরঘর পড়শির ঘর ঘর ।"নিচে দাগ দেওয়া শব্দ দুটি হল

A. বিশেষণ পদের দ্বিরুক্তি
B. বিশেষ্য পদের দ্বিরুক্তি
C. সর্বনাম পদের দ্বিরুক্তি
D. ক্রিয়াপদের দ্বিরুক্তি
Answer» C. সর্বনাম পদের দ্বিরুক্তি
11506.

Where did the Ministry of Civil Aviation organise the Aviation Conclave 2019 with an overarching theme of “Flying for All” on 27 February 2019?

A. Bathinda
B. New Delhi
C. Jodhpur
D. Ranchi
E. Mumbai
Answer» C. Jodhpur
11507.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the following idiom.Blind alley

A. A person who comes to meet occasionally
B. A state of deep thought
C. Taking first step after somebody’s approach
D. A situation in which no further progress can be made
Answer» E.
11508.

The solution of second order difference equation \(\rm p_{n+2}-(1+a)p_{n+1}+ap_n = 0, \ n \ge 0\) is -

A. \(p_n = (1-a)a^n\)
B. \(p_n = (1+a)a^n\), \(p_n = (2+a)a^n\)
C. \(p_n=(1+a^2)a^n\)
D. None of the above
Answer» E.
11509.

Which of the following statements describe Piaget and Vygotsky's views on language and thoughts correctly?

A. According to Piaget, thought emerges first and according to Vygotsky, language has a profound effect on thought.
B. According to Vygotsky, thought emerges first and according to Piaget, language has a profound effect on thought.
C. Both view thought as emerging from the child's language.
D. Both view language as emerging from the child's thought.
Answer» B. According to Vygotsky, thought emerges first and according to Piaget, language has a profound effect on thought.
11510.

The following question has a sentence with four parts. Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any part and indicate your response. If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).Two-thirds of the book (a) were (b) rubbish. (c) No error. (d)

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» C. C
11511.

What is the full form of CSIR?

A. Council for Science and Industry Research
B. Center for Scientific and India Research
C. Centre for Science and Industry Research
D. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Answer» E.
11512.

The linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) primarily measures

A. Displacement
B. Velocity
C. Acceleration
D. Humidity
Answer» B. Velocity
11513.

The term 'Putt' is used in this sport _________.

A. Cricket
B. Golf
C. Football
D. Table Tennis
Answer» C. Football
11514.

When is Kazakhstan’s Independence Day celebrated annually?

A. ​14 December
B. 15 December
C. ​16 December
D. ​17 December
E. ​18 December
Answer» D. ​17 December
11515.

Which method of evaluation is effective for assessment of both curricular and co-curricular achievements ?

A. Formative
B. Comprehensive
C. Aptitude
D. Diagnostic
Answer» B. Comprehensive
11516.

The height of 'Statue of Unity' is

A. 175 meter
B. 179 meter
C. 180 meter
D. 182 meter
Answer» E.
11517.

The temperature in the Fahrenheit scale corresponding to 253 K is-

A. -4° F
B. 4° F
C. 12° F
D. 36° F
Answer» B. 4° F
11518.

The value of \(\smallint \frac{{{e^x}}}{{{e^{2x}} - 4}}dx\) will be ______, where C is an arbitrary constant.

A. \(\frac{1}{2}\log \left| {\frac{{{e^x} + 1}}{{{e^x} - 1}}} \right| + C\)
B. \(\frac{1}{3}\log \left| {\frac{{{2e^x} - 1}}{{{2e^x} + 1}}} \right| + C\)
C. \(\frac{1}{4}\log \left| {\frac{{{e^x} - 2}}{{{e^x} + 2}}} \right| + C\)
D. \(\frac{1}{2}\log \left| {\frac{{{e^{2x}} + 2}}{{{e^{2x}} - 2}}} \right| + C\)
Answer» D. \(\frac{1}{2}\log \left| {\frac{{{e^{2x}} + 2}}{{{e^{2x}} - 2}}} \right| + C\)
11519.

Which of the following is an example of Newland’s Octaves?

A. Boron and Sodium
B. Lithium and Sodium
C. Calcium and Nitrogen
D. Carbon and Potassium
Answer» C. Calcium and Nitrogen
11520.

Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.3, 2, 2, 3, 8, ?

A. 35
B. 28
C. 7
D. 15
Answer» B. 28
11521.

What will be the difference between the compound interest (interest is compounded annually) and simple interest on a sum of Rs. 3200 at the rate of 20% per annum for 2 years?

A. Rs. 128
B. Rs. 148
C. Rs. 132
D. Rs. 96
Answer» B. Rs. 148
11522.

Which Institute has won the National Intellectual Property (IP) Award 2016

A. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Dhanbad
B. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur
C. Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore
D. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi
Answer» C. Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore
11523.

Two balls, A and B, are thrown simultaneously, a vertically upward with a speed of 20 m/s from the ground and B vertically downward from a height of 40 m with the same speed and along the same line of motion. At what points do the two balls collide by taking acceleration due to gravity as 9.8 m/s2?

A. The balls will collide after 3s at a height of 30.2 m from the ground
B. The balls will collide after 2s at a height of 20.1 m from the ground
C. The balls will collide after 1s at a height of 15.1 m from the ground
D. The balls will collide after 5s at a height of 20 m from the ground
Answer» D. The balls will collide after 5s at a height of 20 m from the ground
11524.

What should be the maximum length of the semi-trailer tractor combination vehicle (shown in the given figure) as per IRC (Indian Road Congress)?

A. 10 m
B. 16 m
C. 12 m
D. 20 m
Answer» C. 12 m
11525.

Replace the question mark with an option that follows the same logic applied in the first pairBad : Inferior :: Good : ??

A. Pleasant
B. Nasty
C. Unlucky
D. Poor
Answer» B. Nasty
11526.

The weight of an object on the Moon is Wm and its weight on the Earth is We . Which of the following formulas is CORRECT?

A. Wm = (1/6) × We
B. Wm = 6 × We
C. Wm = (1/3) × We​
D. Wm = 3 × We
Answer» B. Wm = 6 × We
11527.

Which of the following numbers is divisible by 44?

A. 86834
B. 82918
C. 86328
D. 86208
Answer» D. 86208
11528.

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has proposed an allocation of Rs. 10,00,000 crores to Panchayats by the 15th Finance Commission. It is a hike of ________ % from that given by the 14th Finance Commission.

A. 183
B. 239
C. 323
D. 399
E. 435
Answer» E. 435
11529.

What are herbivores also known as?

A. Tertiary consumers
B. Secondary consumers
C. Primary consumers
D. Quatenary consumers
Answer» D. Quatenary consumers
11530.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed whom as Director General and concurrently Chief Compliance Officer of its sustainable development and climate change department?

A. Tedros Adhanom
B. Bruno Carrasco
C. Achim Steiner
D. Ligia Noronha
E. Guy Ryder
Answer» C. Achim Steiner
11531.

The software in computer that transfers the object program from secondary memory to the main memory is called

A. Assembler
B. Loader
C. Linker
D. Task builder
Answer» C. Linker
11532.

Three persons A, B, C start a company and contribute a total of Rs. 10,70,000 towards its running. A contributes Rs. 50,000 more than B, and B contributes Rs. 60,000 more than C. If the company earns a profit of Rs. 2,72,850, then the share of A is: (in rupees)

A. 1,04,550
B. 96,800
C. 91,800
D. 76,500
Answer» B. 96,800
11533.

What is the urban local body administering a city with a population of more than 100,000, but less than 1,000,000?

A. Gram Panchayat
B. Municipality
C. Municipal Corporation
D. Nagar Panchayat
E. None of the Above/ More than one of Above
Answer» C. Municipal Corporation
11534.

The percentage voltage regulation of transmission lines is computed as:(Where s is the sending end; R, receiving end; NL, no-load; FL, full-load)

A. \(\frac{{\left| {V_S^{FL}} \right| - \left| {{\rm{V}}_{\rm{R}}^{{\rm{FL}}}} \right|}}{{\left| {{\rm{V}}_{\rm{R}}^{{\rm{NL}}}} \right|}} \times 100\)
B. \(\frac{{\left| {V_R^{NL}} \right| - \left| {{\rm{V}}_{\rm{R}}^{{\rm{FL}}}} \right|}}{{\left| {{\rm{V}}_{\rm{R}}^{{\rm{FL}}}} \right|}} \times 100\)
C. \(\frac{{\left| {V_R^{FL}} \right| - \left| {{\rm{V}}_{\rm{R}}^{{\rm{NL}}}} \right|}}{{\left| {{\rm{V}}_{\rm{R}}^{{\rm{FL}}}} \right|}} \times 100\)
D. \(\frac{{\left| {V_s^{FL}} \right| - \left| {{\rm{V}}_{\rm{R}}^{{\rm{FL}}}} \right|}}{{\left| {{\rm{V}}_{\rm{S}}^{{\rm{NL}}}} \right|}} \times 100\)
Answer» C. \(\frac{{\left| {V_R^{FL}} \right| - \left| {{\rm{V}}_{\rm{R}}^{{\rm{NL}}}} \right|}}{{\left| {{\rm{V}}_{\rm{R}}^{{\rm{FL}}}} \right|}} \times 100\)
11535.

Simlipal Bio-Reserve (Sanctuary) is located in which of the following states?

A. Nagaland
B. Odisha
C. Mizoram
D. Himachal Pradesh
Answer» C. Mizoram
11536.

The product of two consecutive odd numbers is 399. Find the lower of them.A. 17B. 19C. 21D. 23

A. B
B. C
C. A
D. D
Answer» B. C
11537.

What is the meaning of ‘intrigued’?

A. Surprised
B. Fascinated
C. Muffled
D. Repulsed
Answer» C. Muffled
11538.

The cross slope of pavement surface adopted in macadam road is_______.

A. 1 in 90
B. 1 in 45
C. 1 in 36
D. 1 in 18
Answer» D. 1 in 18
11539.

Which of the following population policies decided the minimum marriage age as 21 years for males and 18 years for females?

A. National Population Policy, 1976
B. National Population Policy, 1977
C. National Population Policy, 2000
D. Population Projections (2001 - 2026)
Answer» B. National Population Policy, 1977
11540.

The ICC has slapped how many years bans on UAE cricketers Mohammad Naveed and Shaiman Anwar Butt for their alleged role in trying to fix matches in the T20 World Cup qualifier in 2019?

A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
E. 9
Answer» E. 9
11541.

The Human Development Index (HDI) was first developed by which of the following?

A. UNDP
B. IMF
C. UNICEF
D. UNCTAD
Answer» B. IMF
11542.

Under the Kamdhenu Deepawali Abhiyan, RKA aims at reaching how many crore families to ignite 33 crore Diyas made of cow-dung during this year’s Deepawali festival?

A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 11
E. 13
Answer» E. 13
11543.

The number of students in classes A and B are 60 and 70, respectively. The average score in mathematics of students in B is 57 and that of all students in A and B is 63. What is the average score of students in A?

A. 69
B. 70
C. 68
D. 71
Answer» C. 68
11544.

Which of the following is the smallest fraction?\(\frac{3}{15},\frac{5}{{20}},\frac{8}{{64}},\frac{{25}}{{1000}}\)

A. 3/15
B. 5/20
C. 25/1000
D. 8/64
Answer» D. 8/64
11545.

What are the two parts of E-mail address?

A. User name and home address
B. Legal name and phone number
C. Signature and password
D. User name and domain address
Answer» E.
11546.

The coolant generally used while machining with carbide tools is.

A. Kerosene
B. Water
C. Soluble oil
D. Graphite
Answer» D. Graphite
11547.

Select the word-pair in which the two words are related in the same way as are the two words in the following word-pair.Satellite : Space

A. Ship : Sail
B. Car : Engine
C. Submarine : Sea
D. Train : Passengers
Answer» D. Train : Passengers
11548.

The Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council has entered into an MoU with whose Cricket Academy to develop budding Cricketers in the Union Territory?

A. MS Dhoni
B. Sachin Tendulkar
C. Suresh Raina
D. Virender Sehwag
E. Yuvraj Singh
Answer» D. Virender Sehwag
11549.

The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation?16 × 8 - 4 ÷ 9 + 14 = 37

A. + and ×
B. + and ÷
C. ÷ and –
D. - and +
Answer» D. - and +
11550.

Two positions of a dice are given. Which number would be at the top when bottom is 2?

A. 4
B. 5
C. 1
D. 6
Answer» E.