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12701.

Which of the following subjects belongs in the state list?

A. Population Control and Family
B. Land and buildings
C. Workers' Union: Industrial and Labor
D. Employment
Answer» C. Workers' Union: Industrial and Labor
12702.

Which of the following areas of liberal education at the higher level in the feudal society of Europe were classified under quadrivium?A. GrammarB. LogicC. ArithmeticD. AstronomyE. MusicChoose the correct answer from the option given below:

A. A, B, and C only
B. B, C, and D only
C. C, D, and E only
D. A, D, and E only
Answer» D. A, D, and E only
12703.

What is the percentage of Indian population in the population of the world according to the Indian Census Report, 2011 ?

A. 16.5 percent
B. 17.3 percent
C. 17.5 percent
D. 17.7 percent
Answer» D. 17.7 percent
12704.

What was the approximate percentage increase in production of fertilizers in 2018 as compared to that in 2011?

A. 157%
B. 165%
C. 177%
D. 182%
Answer» B. 165%
12705.

Select the synonym of the given word.DAMSEL

A. hag
B. maiden
C. witch
D. senile
Answer» C. witch
12706.

Which of the following passes leads to Leh?

A. Zozila
B. Shipki La
C. Chumbi Valley
D. Banihal
Answer» B. Shipki La
12707.

Select the correct active form of the given sentence.Every penny must be accounted for by you.

A. You must be account for every penny.
B. You must account for every penny.
C. You must be accounted for every penny.
D. You must account every penny.
Answer» C. You must be accounted for every penny.
12708.

Select the option that is the passive form of the given sentence.She did not forget me even though I have been away for a year.

A. I was not forgotten by her even though I have been away for a year.
B. Even though I have been away for a year she had not been forgotten.
C. Even though I have been away for a year she did not forget me.
D. Though I have been away for a year she has not forgot me.
Answer» B. Even though I have been away for a year she had not been forgotten.
12709.

The Central Board of the Employees' Provident Fund Organization has recommended how much percent annual rate of interest for FY 2020-21?

A. 6.5
B. 8.5
C. 10.5
D. 12.5
E. 14.5
Answer» C. 10.5
12710.

When is the International Day of Charity observed?

A. 3 September
B. 4 September
C. 5 September
D. 6 September
E. 7 September
Answer» D. 6 September
12711.

The pH scale measures the hydrogen ion concentration in a solution. What does p mean in this?

A. Powe
B. Potential, Which means comfort in German.
C. Potency, Which means power in German.
D. Potenz, Which means power in German.
Answer» E.
12712.

Select the word-pair from the options in which the word best represents the same relation to the phrase that the relationship represents the original word-pair.Ships: Fleet of Ships

A. Gypsy : Crowd
B. Hyena : Cackle
C. Student : Gangs
D. Singers : Band
Answer» C. Student : Gangs
12713.

The fastest SN1 reaction is of the followings:

A. MeO - CH2 - Cl
B. Me - CH2 - Cl
C. \(\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} \rm O \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \\ {||} \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \\ {\rm Me - C - CH - Cl} \end{array}\)
D. Ph - CH2 - CH2 - Cl
Answer» B. Me - CH2 - Cl
12714.

The eccentricity of an ellipse is:

A. ratio of distance of a point, lying on the ellipse, from focus to directrix.
B. ratio of distance of a point, lying on the ellipse, from directrix to focus.
C. produce of distance of a point, lying on the ellipse, from focus to directrix,
D. sum of distance of a point, lying on the ellipse, from focus to directrix.
Answer» B. ratio of distance of a point, lying on the ellipse, from directrix to focus.
12715.

The solution of the system of equations x + y + z = 4, x - y + z = 0, 2x + y + z = 5 is

A. x = 2, y = 2, z = 0
B. x = 1, y = 4, z = 1
C. x = 2, y = 4, z = 3
D. x = 1, y = 2, z = 1
Answer» E.
12716.

The wave length (λ) in meters of an electromagnetic wave is related to its frequency (f) in MHz as:

A. \(\lambda = \frac{3\times10^8}{f}\)
B. \(\lambda = \frac{3\times10^{10}}{f}\)
C. \(\lambda = \frac{300}{f}\)
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
12717.

When a transistor is used in common emitter configuration, input resistance is defined as the ratio of change in _______________ current at constant collector-emitter voltage.

A. base-collector voltage to the resulting change in base
B. base-emitter voltage to the resulting change in base
C. base-emitter voltage to the resulting change in emitter
D. base-collector voltage to the resulting change in emitter
Answer» C. base-emitter voltage to the resulting change in emitter
12718.

The very word "animal" can _____ the brutish and the sensual.

A. connote
B. rectify
C. trouble
D. understand
Answer» B. rectify
12719.

The Halayeb Triangle is an area of disputed land located on the border between

A. Egypt and Sudan
B. North Korea and South Korea
C. France and Germany
D. India and Sri Lanka
Answer» B. North Korea and South Korea
12720.

Which Indian Naval Landing Craft Utility was commissioned into the Indian Navy at Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands in March 2021?

A. LCU 45
B. LCU 51
C. LCU 58
D. LCU 63
E. LCU 70
Answer» D. LCU 63
12721.

Two inlet pipes can fill a cistern in 10 and 12 hours respectively and an outlet pipe can empty 80 gallons of water per hour. All the three pipes working together can fill the empty cistern in 20 hours. What is the capacity (in gallons) of the tank?

A. 360
B. 300
C. 600
D. 900
Answer» D. 900
12722.

The headquarter of SEBI is in _____.

A. Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Kolkata
D. Pune
Answer» C. Kolkata
12723.

The desired characteristic strength of a mix is 20 N/mm2. The standard deviation is 4 N/mm2 for 150 mm size of concrete cubes; and K = 1.645. The average strength of the cubes will be nearly

A. 38.2 N/mm2
B. 32.4 N/mm2
C. 26.6 N/mm2
D. 22.8 N/mm2
Answer» D. 22.8 N/mm2
12724.

The Union Cabinet approved the MoU between India and Morocco for setting up of a Joint Working Group (JWG) on ________.

A. Education
B. Counter-Terrorism
C. Health
D. Nuclear Energy
E. Transport and Connectivity
Answer» C. Health
12725.

The Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) in India is located in?

A. Delhi
B. Lucknow
C. Allahabad
D. Bangaluru
Answer» C. Allahabad
12726.

Which of the following marking media is used for foiled or machine finished surfaces?

A. White lead power mixed with turpentine
B. Chalk powder mixed with water
C. Chalk powder mixed with methylated spirit
D. Prussian blue oil paint
Answer» E.
12727.

Which of the following imaging techniques is based on the area generated inside our body?

A. Radiography
B. Ultrasound
C. Computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan
D. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Answer» E.
12728.

The factors which most affect the quality of teaching are :

A. learner’s abilities, teacher’s communication skills, teaching method
B. teaching method, teacher’s communication skills, teacher’s training
C. teacher’s salary, teacher’s personality, teacher’s training
D. classroom environment, use of audio-visual aids, learners’ intelligence
Answer» C. teacher’s salary, teacher’s personality, teacher’s training
12729.

What is the name of the prominent woman pontiff of Lingayat community and seer of the 'Basava Dharma Peetha' who died at a private hospital in March 2019?

A. Guruma Madhobi Maa
B. Maate Mahadevi
C. Anandmurti Gurumaa
D. Anasuya Devi
E. Mirra Alfassa
Answer» C. Anandmurti Gurumaa
12730.

Where do we find the ideals of Indian democracy in the Constitution?

A. The Preamble
B. Part III
C. Part IV
D. Part I
Answer» B. Part III
12731.

What is the value of 1/ (0.1)2 + 1/ (0.01)2 + 1/ (0.5)2 + 1/ (0.05)2?

A. 10504
B. 10404
C. 10004
D. 11400
Answer» B. 10404
12732.

What is the measure of an exterior angle of a regular polygon of 5 sides?

A. 72
B. 60
C. 45
D. 40
Answer» B. 60
12733.

The two monomers for the synthesis of nylon 6, 6 are:

A. HOOC(CH2)4 COOH, H2N(CH2)4NH2
B. HOOC(CH2)6 COOH, H2N(CH2)4NH2
C. HOOC(CH2)4 COOH, H2N(CH2)6NH2
D. HOOC(CH2)6 COOH, H2N(CH2)6NH2
Answer» D. HOOC(CH2)6 COOH, H2N(CH2)6NH2
12734.

What is the value of 30% of 40% of 2400?

A. 288
B. 72
C. 144
D. 108
Answer» B. 72
12735.

Recently, Vidya Sinha passed away. She was a/an ________.

A. Actress
B. Politician
C. Singer
D. Doctor
E. Judge
Answer» B. Politician
12736.

What figure will come in place of (?) In the given series?Question figure:Answer figure:

A. D
B. A
C. B
D. C
Answer» D. C
12737.

When is World Pharmacist Day observed every year?

A. 24 September
B. 25 September
C. 26 September
D. 27 September
E. 28 September
Answer» C. 26 September
12738.

Suraj is shorter than Gopal but taller than Tarun. Rajan is the tallest and Shivam is shorter than Suraj but not the shortest. Who is the third shortest?

A. Gopal
B. Suraj
C. Rajan
D. Shivam
Answer» C. Rajan
12739.

Transform the following sentence:You are as big a fool as a donkey.

A. A donkey is not as foolish as you.
B. A donkey is not as big a fool as you.
C. A donkey is not more foolish as you.
D. A donkey is not a bigger fool than you.
Answer» E.
12740.

Which of the following has appointed Radhakrishnan Nair as its full-time Chief Coach, filling the post left vacant after the resignation of Bahadur Singh in July 2020?

A. Athletics Federation of India
B. Sports Authority of India
C. All India Tennis Association
D. Board of Control for Cricket in India
E. Volleyball Federation of India
Answer» B. Sports Authority of India
12741.

The internal energy of an ideal gas is

A. A function of pressure
B. A function of temperature only
C. A function of volume
D. Both pressure and volume
Answer» C. A function of volume
12742.

There are two brothers Rohan and Rajiv. Rohan is three years older than his brother Rajiv. Ten years ago, At the time of the birth of their sister, the age of Rohan was 8 years. The present age of the father is the sum of the age of Rohan, Rajiv, and their sister. The sum of the present age of Parents is 84 years. Find the difference between the present age of their parents.

A. 2 years
B. 1 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
E. 0 years
Answer» B. 1 years
12743.

What is the rank of Uttar Pradesh in India in terms of area?

A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
Answer» E.
12744.

The forward transfer function of a ufb system is \(G\left( s \right) = \frac{1}{{2{s^4} + 5{s^3} + {s^2} + 2s}}\). The system will be

A. stable
B. unstable
C. marginally stable
D. more information is required
Answer» C. marginally stable
12745.

The Central Command Centre for Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) was inaugurated in which city?

A. Delhi
B. Mumbai
C. Chandigarh
D. Bengaluru
E. Chennai
Answer» B. Mumbai
12746.

The period of second five year plan in India was:

A. 1956-61
B. 1951-56
C. 1969-74
D. 1961-66
Answer» B. 1951-56
12747.

Where is Vitamin-A mainly stored?

A. Lung
B. Kidney
C. Chest
D. Liver
Answer» E.
12748.

The force per unit area that must be exerted in order to extract water from the soil is known as ______.

A. soil moisture deficiency
B. moisture equivalent
C. pooling capacity
D. capillary potential
Answer» E.
12749.

Which of the following statements is incorrect for the solution of alkali metals in ammonia?

A. Colour of the solution is blue
B. Diamagnetic in nature
C. Conducts electricity
D. Alkali metals are soluble in ammonia
Answer» C. Conducts electricity
12750.

Which method is commonly used by farmers to separate lighter husk particles from heavier seeds of grain?

A. Winnowing
B. Threshing
C. Decanting
D. Sieving
Answer» B. Threshing