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11751.

Solar cell panels are usually placed in inclined position, so that ________.

A. rain water drains quickly
B. more sunlight falls on it
C. it is not disturbed by wind
D. both (a) and (c) above
Answer» C. it is not disturbed by wind
11752.

What are the co-ordinates of the centroid of a triangle, whose vertices are A (1, -5), B (3, 0) and C (5, 2)?

A. (3, 1)
B. (-3, -1)
C. (-3, 1)
D. (3, -1)
Answer» E.
11753.

The L. C. M. of x2 - y2, x3 - y3 and x3 - x2y - xy2 + y3 is:

A. (x + y) (x - y) (x2 + y2 + xy)
B. (x + y)2 (x - y)2
C. (x + y) (x - y)2 (x2 + y2 + xy)
D. (x + y) (x - y)2 (x2 + y2 - xy)
Answer» D. (x + y) (x - y)2 (x2 + y2 - xy)
11754.

What is the unit of acceleration?

A. cm/s
B. km/h
C. m/s2
D. m2/s
Answer» D. m2/s
11755.

The design of the Indian National Flag was adopted by Constituent Assembly on

A. 24th January, 1950
B. 27th December, 1946
C. 22nd July, 1947
D. 26th November, 1949
Answer» D. 26th November, 1949
11756.

Two numbers are 40% and 80% lesser than a third number. By how much percent is the second number to be enhanced to make it equal to the first number?

A. 100
B. 33.3
C. 66.6
D. 200
Answer» E.
11757.

The ________ to Yamunotri is simply breathtaking.

A. Course
B. Journey
C. Voyage
D. Patrol
Answer» C. Voyage
11758.

The ratio between the speeds of two trains is 5 ∶ 7. If the first train covers 300 km in 3 hours, then the speed (in km/h) of the second train is:

A. 150
B. 140
C. 100
D. 120
Answer» C. 100
11759.

Which of the following can undergo Sublimation?

A. Ammonium chlorate
B. Ammonium sulphate
C. Ammonium chloride
D. Ammonium sulphide
Answer» D. Ammonium sulphide
11760.

The core of a transformer is made of

A. Silicon steel
B. Annealed copper
C. Seasoned wood
D. Aluminum
Answer» B. Annealed copper
11761.

Simanchala Dash has been appointed as an advisor to Executive Director to which of the following, in September 2020?

A. World Bank
B. IMF
C. ADB
D. AIIB
E. NDB
Answer» C. ADB
11762.

Shanti divided 40 stamps between Roma and Teena in the ratio of 1 : 3. How many stamps did Teena get?

A. 10
B. 30
C. 20
D. 25
Answer» C. 20
11763.

The effective resistance of a coils at high frequencies is more than its d.c. resistance on account of __________

A. skin effects
B. proximity effects
C. eddy current losses
D. All of these
Answer» E.
11764.

Suppose R is the region bounded by the two curves Y = x2 and Y = 2x2 - 1 as shown in the following diagram :Two distinct lines are drawn such that each of these lines partitions the regions into at least two parts. If 'n' is the total number of regions generated by these lines, then :

A. 'n' can be 4 but not 3
B. 'n' can be 4 but not 5
C. 'n' can be 5 but not 6
D. 'n' can be 6
Answer» E.
11765.

What is the minimum age requirement for a person to be elected as the President of India?

A. There is no age requirement
B. Completed the age of 25 years
C. Completed the age of 30 years
D. Completed the age of 35 years
Answer» E.
11766.

Recently, R. Kanakaraj passed away. He was a/an ________.

A. Journalist
B. Actor
C. Politician
D. Judge
E. Singer
Answer» D. Judge
11767.

Which of the following is about 23 feet long in an average adult human being?

A. Liver
B. Large intestine
C. Appendix
D. Small intestine
Answer» E.
11768.

Select one diagram from the Answer Figures which fits into the blank column in Incomplete Figure in order to complete it.

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» C. C
11769.

The value of -7 ÷ [5 + 1 ÷ 2 - {4 + (4 of 2 ÷ 4) + (4 ÷ 4 of 2)}] is:

A. - 7
B. \(- \frac{7}{2}\)
C. 7
D. \( \frac{7}{2}\)
Answer» D. \( \frac{7}{2}\)
11770.

The word 'Smash' is associated with which game?

A. Polo
B. Hockey
C. Lawn Tennis
D. Cricket
Answer» D. Cricket
11771.

The mass number of an isotope of an element is 298. If its nucleus has 189 neutrons, what is its atomic number?

A. 487.0
B. 189.0
C. 109.0
D. 298.0
Answer» D. 298.0
11772.

Which key is used to increase left indent in MS-Word?

A. Ctrl + M
B. Alt + I
C. Ctrl + I
D. F10
Answer» B. Alt + I
11773.

The crest diameter of a screw thread is same as _____

A. Major diameter
B. Minor diameter
C. Pitch diameter
D. Core diameter
Answer» B. Minor diameter
11774.

Which of the following is true statement for phase diagram of pure substance?

A. Extreme points of fusion curve are triple point and critical point
B. Extreme points of vaporization curve are triple point and critical point
C. Sublimation curve, fusion curve and vaporization curve meets at critical point
D. Fusion curve for water has positive slope
Answer» C. Sublimation curve, fusion curve and vaporization curve meets at critical point
11775.

The distance between the centres of two circles of radius 9 cm and 6 cm is 17 cm. What is the length (in cm) of the transverse common tangent?

A. 9
B. 11
C. 7
D. 8
Answer» E.
11776.

What is India's position in the inclusive growth index of 74 emerging economies released by the World Economic Forum (2018)?

A. 42nd
B. 72nd
C. 62nd
D. 52nd
Answer» D. 52nd
11777.

What has been touted as the final invention?

A. Computers
B. Data Drives
C. Artificial Intelligence
D. Mobile Phones
E. None of these
Answer» D. Mobile Phones
11778.

The ________ High Court observed that the employees of RBI cannot be referred to as 'government servants' while identifying their employment status.

A. Allahabad
B. Madras
C. Bombay
D. Delhi
E. Kolkata
Answer» C. Bombay
11779.

The headquarters of the following will be renamed after Mary Jackson to honour her efforts to place the first humans on the surface of the moon?

A. SpaceX
B. NASA
C. European Space Agency
D. JAXA
E. Roscosmos
Answer» C. European Space Agency
11780.

Statement (I): Tiny quantities of over 30 rare gases would warm the atmosphere over the Earth more rapidly than CO2Statement (II): A single molecule of some CFCs, methane and nitrous oxide absorbs as much heat as 15,000 molecules, 25 molecules and 230 molecules of CO2, respectively.

A. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
Answer» B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
11781.

The area of trapezium is 105 cm2 and its height is 7 cm. If one of the parallel sides is longer than the other by 6 cm, then the length of the longer side, in cm, is

A. 16
B. 15
C. 12
D. 18
Answer» E.
11782.

Which of the following is true regarding a motion of no confidence?P. It can only be brought in the Lok Sabha.Q. It can only be brought against the Council of Ministers, not against any single minister.

A. Only P
B. Only Q
C. Neither P nor Q
D. P and Q
Answer» E.
11783.

The S.l unit of relative density is:

A. kg m-3
B. g/cm3
C. kg/cm3
D. None of the above
Answer» E.
11784.

The difference between 8085 instructions RST n and PCHL is:

A. RST n is equivalent to a sub-routine call while PCHL is equivalent to unconditional branch
B. RST n uses direct addressing while PCHL uses register indirect addressing
C. RST n is a software interrupt while PCHL simulates a hardware interrupt
D. RST n resets the processor while PCHL restarts the processor
Answer» B. RST n uses direct addressing while PCHL uses register indirect addressing
11785.

Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?MELT, LGIX, KIFB, JKCF, IMZJ, ?

A. HNOW
B. HOWN
C. HONW
D. HWON
Answer» C. HONW
11786.

Select the option that is true about the Statements and Conclusions given:Statements: All angels are rooks. All rooks are bishopsConclusions: I. No bishops are angels.II. All angels are bishops.

A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Both conclusion I and II follows
D. None of the conclusion I or II follows
Answer» C. Both conclusion I and II follows
11787.

The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and urban Transformation (AMRUT) is under which Ministry?

A. Housing and Urban Affairs
B. Human Resource Development
C. Health and Family Welfare
D. Home Affairs
Answer» B. Human Resource Development
11788.

The tangent line drawn on a curve at its end is known as:-

A. Forward tangent
B. Back tangent
C. Long chord
D. Tangent distance
Answer» B. Back tangent
11789.

Which is/are NOT Abiotic components?I. PlantsII. AnimalsIII. Water

A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. All I II and III
Answer» D. All I II and III
11790.

Which of the following is not a tab of format cells option in MS-Excel?

A. Font
B. Number
C. Titles
D. Alignment
Answer» D. Alignment
11791.

Vibration of which among the following produces only odd harmonics?

A. An air column in a closed organ pipe
B. A vibrating rod fixed at two ends
C. An air column in an open organ pipe
D. A vibrating string fixed at two ends
Answer» B. A vibrating rod fixed at two ends
11792.

The car ran ________________ an old dog.

A. on
B. into
C. over
D. up
Answer» D. up
11793.

Top down manufacturing approaches are also known as _________ manufacturing.

A. center-out
B. mixed
C. additive
D. subtractive
Answer» E.
11794.

Which country has the highest production of platinum in the world?

A. South Africa
B. India
C. China
D. Japan
Answer» B. India
11795.

The superintendence and administration of the force lies with:

A. State Govt.
B. Central Govt.
C. Central/State Govt.
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Central/State Govt.
11796.

What is the recommended value of effective length for a column held in position and restrained against rotation at one end, and at the other end restrained against rotation but not held in position?

A. 1.20L
B. 0.80L
C. 1.50L
D. 0.65L
Answer» B. 0.80L
11797.

Two different positions of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are marked by the letters A, B, C, D, E, and F. Which letter will be on the face opposite to the one showing ‘D’?

A. F
B. C
C. A
D. E
Answer» E.
11798.

The MoU signed between India and Nigeria on space cooperation envisages India-Nigeria collaboration in which of the following?

A. Space science
B. Planetary exploration
C. Joint space R&D
D. Both 1 and 2
E. All 1, 2 and 3
Answer» F.
11799.

Simplify\(\frac{1}{{12}} \div \frac{1}{{12}} \div \frac{1}{{12}} \div \frac{1}{{12}} \div \frac{1}{{12}} = ?\)

A. 1287
B. 1278
C. 1728
D. 1782
Answer» D. 1782
11800.

Two pipes A and B can fill an empty tank in 8 hours and 12 hours respectively. They are opened alternately for 1 hour each, starting with pipe A first. In how many hours will the empty tank be filled?

A. \(9\frac{1}{4}\)
B. 9
C. \(9\frac{1}{3}\)
D. \(9\frac{1}{2}\)
Answer» E.