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12601.

What is the probability that an interior point in a circle is closer to the centre than to the circumference?

A. \(\frac{1}{4}\)
B. \(\frac{1}{2}\)
C. \(\frac{3}{4}\)
D. It cannot be determined
Answer» B. \(\frac{1}{2}\)
12602.

The first Indian spacecraft entered the orbit of Mars in its ______ effort.A. FirstB. SecondC. ThirdD. Fourth

A. A
B. C
C. B
D. D
Answer» B. C
12603.

Which alloy is made of copper and tin?

A. Silver
B. Bronze
C. Solder
D. Ranga
Answer» C. Solder
12604.

Ravinder invests Rs. 3,750 which is equal to 15% of his monthly salary in a medical insurance policy. Later he invests 25% and 8% of his monthly salary on a child education policy, and mutual funds, respectively. The total amount left with him:

A. Rs. 12,000
B. Rs. 13,000
C. Rs. 15,000
D. Rs. 8,000
Answer» C. Rs. 15,000
12605.

Varun, Anwar, Prachi, Fatima, and Disha are sitting on a bench facing in the same direction. Varun is sitting to the immediate left of Anwar, who is not sitting at extreme corners. Fatima is sitting in between Disha and Varun. Prachi is sitting at extreme right. Who is to the right of Anwar?

A. Prachi
B. Varun
C. Fatima
D. Disha
Answer» B. Varun
12606.

Simlipal bio-reserve is located in which of the following state of India?

A. Punjab
B. Delhi
C. Odisha
D. West Bengal
Answer» D. West Bengal
12607.

What will be the focal length of a concave lens whose power is -2.0 D?

A. -0.25 meter
B. -0.5 meter
C. 1 meter
D. 2 meter
Answer» C. 1 meter
12608.

What is the name of rural malls chain established by ITC in Madhya Pradesh ?

A. Chaupal Sagar
B. Bharat Sagar
C. Madhya Sagar
D. Vindhya Sagar
Answer» B. Bharat Sagar
12609.

Which among the following banks has recently launched Multi Option Payments Acceptance Device (MOPAD) for accepting digital payments in an integrated platform?

A. Bank of Maharashtra
B. State Bank of India
C. Bank of Baroda
D. Yes Bank
E. Kotak Mahindra Bank
Answer» C. Bank of Baroda
12610.

The following pie-chart shows the percentage distribution of a person's spending per month. Study the pie-chart and answer the question based on it.If this person earns Rs. 95000, then what is the cost of the dress?

A. Rs. 21850
B. Rs. 17100
C. Rs. 10450
D. Rs. 19000
Answer» E.
12611.

The government of India proposed the merger of which three banks to create India’s third-largest bank?

A. Bank of Baroda, Allahabad Bank and Oriental Bank of Commerce
B. Bank of Baroda, Dena Bank and Vijaya Bank
C. Andhra Bank, Bank of India and Central Bank of India
D. Canara Bank, Corporation Bank and Bank of Maharashtra
E. Bank of India, Indian Bank and Dena Bank
Answer» C. Andhra Bank, Bank of India and Central Bank of India
12612.

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?7, 10, 16, 19, 25, ?

A. 29
B. 33
C. 31
D. 28
Answer» E.
12613.

Simple interest on a certain sum is \(\frac{16}{25}\) of the total sum. If rate percent and time are same, what will be the rate of interest?

A. 6.8%
B. 5%
C. 12%
D. 8%
Answer» E.
12614.

Which of the following is used with the intention of extorting money from its owner?

A. Ransomware
B. Malware
C. Spyware
D. Adware
E. None of these
Answer» B. Malware
12615.

The J&K government has set up a council of how many members for the conservation of biological diversity and sustainable use of its components in the Union territory?

A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 10
E. 12
Answer» E. 12
12616.

Select the correct passive form of the given sentence?Who killed Ravana?

A. By whom Ravana was killed?
B. Ravana was killed by whom?
C. By whom was Ravana killed?
D. Ravana is killed by whom?
Answer» D. Ravana is killed by whom?
12617.

Read the following statements carefully:1.Pope and Grand Imam of al-Azhar have signed a historic declaration of fraternity, calling for peace between races, religions, and nations.2.Ali Gomaa is the head of Sunni Muslim's most prestigious seat of learning and Pope Francis is the leader of the world's Catholics.3.The document pledges that Vatican and al-Azhar will work together to fight extremism.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» D. Only 2 and 3
12618.

Study the below table and answer the question.The number of students enrolled for a Vocational Course (VC) in Institutes A, B, C, D and E during 6 years:Year / Institute 201420152016201720182019A108116120132128146B122127128136143144C146141148145174206D135142158152160193E149154156178212211 The total number of students enrolled in VC in Institute A in 2014, 2016 and 2017 is what percentage of the total number of students enrolled in VC in all the five institutes in 2019?

A. 30%
B. 45%
C. 40%
D. 35%
Answer» D. 35%
12619.

The Chief Minister of which state unveiled a 19-foot-high statue of Guru Padmasambhava on 8 February 2019?

A. Bihar
B. Jharkhand
C. Odisha
D. Madhya Pradesh
E. Chhattisgarh
Answer» D. Madhya Pradesh
12620.

The average pattern of wind speed, temperature, rainfall etc., in place over a long period of time is called ___________.

A. Weather
B. Humidity
C. Environment
D. Climate
Answer» E.
12621.

Thermal runaway in BJT will take place if the quiescent point is such that

A. \({{\rm{V}}_{{\rm{CE}}}} > \frac{1}{2}{\rm{\;}}{{\rm{V}}_{{\rm{CC}}}}\)
B. \({{\rm{V}}_{{\rm{CE}}}} = {{\rm{V}}_{{\rm{CC}}}}\)
C. \({{\rm{V}}_{{\rm{CE}}}} < 2{\rm{\;}}{{\rm{V}}_{{\rm{CC}}}}\)
D. \({{\rm{V}}_{{\rm{CE}}}} < \frac{1}{2}{\rm{\;}}{{\rm{V}}_{{\rm{CC}}}}\)
Answer» B. \({{\rm{V}}_{{\rm{CE}}}} = {{\rm{V}}_{{\rm{CC}}}}\)
12622.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank and make a meaningful sentence.Twenty families were __________ from an old building before the monsoons.

A. erased
B. evacuated
C. emptied
D. expelled
Answer» C. emptied
12623.

What is the least natural number which leaves no remainder when divided by all the digits from 1 to 9?

A. 1800
B. 1920
C. 2520
D. 5040
Answer» D. 5040
12624.

Which amongst these have topped the zonal rankings in the ‘Premium’ category trains according to the ‘Total Cleanliness Survey’ of the Railways?

A. South Central Railway
B. North Western Railway
C. Eastern Railway
D. East Coast Railway
E. West Central Railway
Answer» C. Eastern Railway
12625.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away in September 2020. She was related to which of the following fields?

A. Acting
B. Law
C. Dancing
D. Motor Racing
E. Chess
Answer» C. Dancing
12626.

Union Government has extended the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) till which month?

A. 30 November 2020
B. 31 December 2020
C. 31 January 2021
D. 28 February 2021
E. 31 March 2021
Answer» B. 31 December 2020
12627.

The term ‘Penalty Corner’ is associated with which of the following games?

A. Basketball
B. Football
C. Volleyball
D. Hockey
Answer» E.
12628.

Which of the following is a metal?

A. Sulphur
B. Iodine
C. Iron
D. Carbon
Answer» D. Carbon
12629.

Shri B S Yediyurappa was sworn in as Chief Minister of which state in July 2019?

A. ​Karnataka
B. Kerala
C. Telangana
D. Tamil Nadu
E. Maharashtra
Answer» B. Kerala
12630.

When was the first amendment made to the Indian Constitution?

A. 1953
B. 1952
C. 1954
D. 1951
Answer» E.
12631.

Select the word among the given choices that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word.LUSCIOUS

A. Attractive
B. Tasty
C. Tasteless
D. Succulent
Answer» D. Succulent
12632.

The proposition “some trees are green” is equivalent to:a. Many trees are greenb. Some green things are treesc. Some green things are not non-treesd. Trees are usually greenCode:

A. a, b, c and d
B. b and d
C. a only
D. c and d
Answer» D. c and d
12633.

Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series.abb _ b _ _ b a b _ _ b a b b b b _ _

A. b a b b a a b
B. a b b a a b b
C. a b b a a a b
D. a b b a b a b
Answer» E.
12634.

Which of the following is NOT an important feature of the Indian Constitution?

A. It is a ‘written’ constitution
B. It is ‘flexible’ (it can be amended), but it is also ‘rigid’ (as some part, i.e., its ‘basic structure’ cannot be amended).
C. It is ‘Unitary’ (as Centre has more power), but it is also ‘Federal’ (as power is divided between the Centre and the State).
D. It can be amended by the Governor of states (in consultation with MPs and MLAs).
Answer» E.
12635.

The Basdeva singers always wear yellow and carry an idol of ______ on their head.

A. Lord Shiva
B. Lord Ram
C. Lord Krishna
D. Lord Brahma
Answer» D. Lord Brahma
12636.

Which of the following movements was headed by Sitaram Raju?

A. Kuka Movement
B. Rampa Movement
C. Pabna Agitation
D. Bardoli Satyagraha
Answer» C. Pabna Agitation
12637.

The ratio of maximum shear stress to average shear stress in a beam of rectangular section is

A. 5.1
B. 2/3
C. 3/2
D. 1.0
Answer» D. 1.0
12638.

The unit of moment of inertia of mass is-

A. m2/kg
B. kg/m
C. kg-m2
D. kg/m2
Answer» D. kg/m2
12639.

Thermal conductivity of aluminum, copper and stainless steel increases in the order

A. Copper < Aluminum < Stainless steel
B. Stainless steel < Aluminum < Copper
C. Aluminum < copper < Stainless steel
D. Copper < stainless steel < Aluminum
Answer» C. Aluminum < copper < Stainless steel
12640.

When the speed of any object exceeds the speed of sound, it is said to be travelling at which speed?

A. Subsonic
B. Supersonic
C. Hypersonic
D. Infrasonic
Answer» C. Hypersonic
12641.

Rotavirus vaccine is used to prevent which disease?

A. Diarrhoea
B. Polio
C. Hepatitis
D. AIDS
Answer» B. Polio
12642.

The total Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow grew from $231.37 billion in 2008 to 2014 to over how many billion dollars in 2014 to 2020?

A. 248
B. 276
C. 298
D. 358
E. 390
Answer» E. 390
12643.

The Constitution of India has established a Secular State in India. This meansA. The State is neutral in religious matters.B. The State makes no discrimination in matters of appointment on the basis of religion, etc.C. The State can impart religious instructions in educational institutions maintained out of State funds or receiving aid out of State funds.D. People can profess, practice and propagate any religion.Which of the above statements are correct?Select the code for the correct answer from the options given below:

A. A, B and C only
B. A and D only
C. A, B and D only
D. A and C only
Answer» D. A and C only
12644.

Solder is an alloy of:

A. tin and carbon
B. tin and lead
C. lead and steel
D. copper and steel
Answer» C. lead and steel
12645.

Which of the following states was declared as the cleanest state in Swachh Survekshan 2019?

A. Maharashtra
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Jharkhand
D. Uttarakhand
Answer» C. Jharkhand
12646.

Which among the following Panchayats, are included in the District Plan in U.P.?I. Nagar PanchayatII. Gram PanchayatIII. Kshetra PanchayatSelect the correct answer from the codes given below:

A. I only
B. I and III only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III all
Answer» E.
12647.

Read the following statements carefully:1.Google searches for Operation Twist surged in India after the central bank announced its version of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s unconventional monetary policy.2.Most searches for the term came from Delhi followed by Maharashtra.3.The central bank will buy long-term bonds, while simultaneously selling short-term govt securities in an effort to cheapen long-term borrowing and boost bank lending.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» F.
12648.

The amount of water vapour per unit volume of the gas is called

A. Absolute humidity
B. Relative humidity
C. Humidity ratio
D. Degree of saturation
Answer» B. Relative humidity
12649.

The process of adjusting the moisture content of wood to make it more suitable for use as timber is called _________.

A. Curing
B. Polishing
C. Seasoning
D. Renovate
Answer» D. Renovate
12650.

What is the average value of voltage extracted from a battery?

A. Same as maximum value
B. Divide maximum value by √2
C. Multiply maximum value by √ 2
D. Zero
Answer» B. Divide maximum value by √2