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15501.

The metal suitable for making bearings that are subjected to heavy load is

A. Monel metal
B. Phosphor bronze
C. White metal
D. Silicon bronze
Answer» D. Silicon bronze
15502.

Which of the following statement/s is/are true regarding 97th Amendment of the Constitution?

A. It made the right to form Self Help Group as a Fundamental Right
B. It has brought a new provision into the Part IV of the Constitution (Directive Principle of State Policy)
C. Both are wrong
D. Both are right
Answer» E.
15503.

The product of HCF and LCM of two numbers is 3321. If one of the numbers is 369, the HCF of the numbers is∶

A. 3
B. 21
C. 9
D. 27
Answer» D. 27
15504.

Which of the following set is correct about the elements of creativity?

A. Frequency, Flexibility, Originality, Elaboration
B. Fluency, Feasibility, Originality, Elaboration
C. Fluency, Flexibility, Originality, Collaboration
D. Fluency, Flexibility, Originality, Elaboration
Answer» E.
15505.

The smallest known prokaryotic organism is:

A. Bacteria
B. Microcystis
C. Chlorella
D. Mycoplasma
Answer» E.
15506.

The word 'mole' was coined by _________.

A. Avogadro
B. Wilhelm Ostwald
C. Newton
D. Rutherford
Answer» C. Newton
15507.

Which of the following is a non-metal that remains liquid at room temperature?

A. Helium
B. Chlorine
C. Bromine
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
15508.

The program counter in an 8085 microprocessor is a 16-bit register, because

A. It counts 16 bits at a time
B. There are 16 address lines
C. it facilitates the user storing 16-bit data temporarily
D. it has to fetch two 8-bit data at a time
Answer» C. it facilitates the user storing 16-bit data temporarily
15509.

When we lie a bucket of water, the force acting on the object is:

A. Frictional force
B. Muscular force
C. Electrostatic force
D. Magnetic force
Answer» C. Electrostatic force
15510.

Which instrument is most suitable for testing flatness or straightness of a surface?

A. Micrometer
B. Steel rule
C. autocollimator
D. Vernier caliper
Answer» D. Vernier caliper
15511.

Which of the following academies has/have got the two-star Academy status by the Asian Football Confederation in July 2020?

A. Reliance Foundation Young Champs Academy
B. JSW Bengaluru FC Academy
C. MS Football Academy
D. Both 1 and 2
E. All 1, 2 and 3
Answer» E. All 1, 2 and 3
15512.

Which of the following pair of equations has no solution?

A. x - 2y = 0 and 3x + 4y - 20 = 0
B. x + 2y + 1 = 0 and 2x + 4y + 2 = 0
C. 2x - y = 0 and x - 2y = 0
D. x + 2y - 5 = 0 and 2x + 4y - 12 = 0
Answer» E.
15513.

What is the force in member AB of the pin-jointed frame as shown below?

A. P (tension)
B. P (compression)
C. \(\frac{P}{{\sqrt 2 }}\) (compression)
D. Zero
Answer» E.
15514.

Which edition of the Pune International Literature Festival (PILF) be held online in December 2020?

A. 6th
B. 7th
C. 8th
D. 9th
E. 10th
Answer» D. 9th
15515.

What is the average sale of all branches (in thousand numbers) for the year 2010 ?

A. 73
B. 80
C. 83
D. 88
Answer» C. 83
15516.

The Russian peasants supported the Bolsheviks in the 1917 Revolution mainly because the Bolsheviks promised to

A. Establish Collective farms.
B. Maintain the agricultural price-support system.
C. Bring modern technology to Russian farms.
D. Redistribute the land owned by the nobility.
Answer» E.
15517.

Sarita and Julie start walking from the same place in the opposite directions. If Julie walks at a speed of 2.5 km/hr and Sarita at a speed of 2 km/hr, in how much time will they be 18 km apart?

A. 4 hrs
B. 4.8 hrs
C. 5 hrs
D. 4.5 hrs
Answer» B. 4.8 hrs
15518.

What is the unit digit of 1281 × 1387?

A. 6
B. 3
C. 4
D. 2
Answer» D. 2
15519.

Where was an awareness programme organized for the farmers under Gramin Krishi Mausam Seva (GKMS), in March 2021?

A. Ladakh
B. Kashmir
C. Agra
D. Amritsar
E. Chandigarh
Answer» C. Agra
15520.

Under which Act was the first examination for ICS held in Allahabad?

A. The Morley-Minto Reform Act 1909
B. The Indian Councils Act of 1892
C. The Rowlatt Act of 1919
D. The Government of India Act 1919
Answer» E.
15521.

The following question has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).I waited (a) for her return (b) with growing unease.​ (c) No error. (d)

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» E.
15522.

Which number from the options will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?0, 8, 24, 48, ?

A. 81
B. 74
C. 82
D. 80
Answer» E.
15523.

The open-loop transfer function of a unity feedback control system is\(G(s)H(s) = \frac{10}{s(s+1)(s+K)}\)Here 'K' is a variable parameter. The system will be stable for all values of

A. K > -2
B. K > 0
C. K > 1
D. K > 1.45
Answer» E.
15524.

Select the number that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.99, 82, 63, 50, 35, ?

A. 24
B. 27
C. 26
D. 25
Answer» D. 25
15525.

This method is used for the deaf-learners to learn the proper grammatical construction of a sentence.

A. Braille method
B. Fitzgerald key method
C. Abacus method
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Abacus method
15526.

Runs scored by A in match II is what percent of the total runs scored by these five players in match II?

A. 71.07
B. 35.14
C. 28.92
D. 55.13
Answer» D. 55.13
15527.

Select a figure from amongst the Answer Figures which will continue the same series as established by the five Problem Figures.

A. a
B. b
C. c
D. d
Answer» E.
15528.

The property fetches a net annual income of Rs. 900/- deducting all out goings. What is the capitalized value of property if t he ROI is 6% per annum?

A. Rs. 16000
B. Rs. 18000
C. Rs. 15000
D. Rs. 12000
Answer» D. Rs. 12000
15529.

Which of the following is used in thermometer?

A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Mercury
D. Copper
Answer» D. Copper
15530.

The main aim of the faculty recharge scheme of UGC was to:

A. Address the shortage of faculty in the higher education institution
B. Upgrade the teaching skills of the faculty
C. Upgrade the research infrastructure for the faculty
D. Strengthen the academia-industry linkage
Answer» B. Upgrade the teaching skills of the faculty
15531.

Soft bank, _______ and Foxconn Technology Group have formed a joint venture SBG Cleantech, which will invest approximately $20 billion over 10 years in green energy projects.

A. Adani Limited
B. Tata Group
C. Reliance Industries
D. Bharti Enterprise
Answer» E.
15532.

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Steel Dharmendra Pradhan has launched the missed call facility for LPG consumers in which city, in January 2021?

A. Pune
B. Hyderabad
C. Ranchi
D. Bhubaneswar
E. Kolkata
Answer» E. Kolkata
15533.

Which is a method of underwater concreting?

A. Tremie method
B. Bogues method
C. Ultra pulse velocity method
D. Self-Compacting method
Answer» B. Bogues method
15534.

The radius of Mohr’s circle is zero when the state of stress is such that

A. Shear stress is zero
B. There is pure shear
C. There is not shear stress but identical direct stresses in two mutually perpendicular directions
D. There is no shear stress but equal direct stresses, opposite in nature, in two mutually perpendicular directions
Answer» D. There is no shear stress but equal direct stresses, opposite in nature, in two mutually perpendicular directions
15535.

Which of the following are the most likely places to find the musk deer in its natural habitat?1. Askot Wildlife Sanctuary2. Gangotri National Park3. Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary4. Manas National ParkSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 and 4 only
D. 1 and 4 only
Answer» B. 2 and 3 only
15536.

The following 6(Six) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the correct answer using the code given below.Statement I: Too much salt content in diet could be one of the reasons for kidney failure.Statement II: High salt may cause high blood pressure.

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
15537.

The following Bar chart presents the quantity (in million kg) of imports of a particular item made by India during 2014-2018. For how many years, is the quantity imported less than overall average of imports of the said item during the given period?

A. 4
B. 2
C. 3
D. 1
Answer» C. 3
15538.

Under whose chairmanship will the 19th meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states held?

A. India
B. China
C. Russia
D. Pakistan
E. Uzbekistan
Answer» B. China
15539.

Spring index is-

A. Ratio of coil diameter to wire diameter
B. Load required to produce unit deflection
C. Its capability of storing energy
D. Indication of quality of spring
Answer» B. Load required to produce unit deflection
15540.

Which of the following is an example of extrusive igneous rock?

A. Granite
B. Basalt
C. Marble
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Marble
15541.

Two statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III.Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.Statements:Some surgeons are doctors.All doctors are experts.Conclusions:I. Some experts are surgeons.II. No expert is surgeon.III. Some experts are doctors.

A. Only conclusions I and II follow.
B. Only conclusions I and III follow.
C. Either conclusion I or II follows.
D. Only conclusions II and III follow.
Answer» C. Either conclusion I or II follows.
15542.

What is Bell of Arms?

A. It is a storeroom in which weapons are kept
B. It is a darkroom where government secret reports are kept
C. It is a big hall where special prayers are held with drums and bells
D. None of the above
Answer» B. It is a darkroom where government secret reports are kept
15543.

Which of the following rectifiers can withstand maximum voltage on DC side

A. Mercury bulb rectifier
B. Glass bulb rectifier
C. Steel tank rectifier
D. Varactor diode
Answer» D. Varactor diode
15544.

The chemical formulae of acetone is ________.

A. (CH3)CO
B. (H3)2CO
C. (CH3)2CO
D. (CH3)2C
Answer» D. (CH3)2C
15545.

The equation of motion for a single degree of freedom system is4ẍ + 9ẋ + 16x = 0The critical damping coefficient for the system is

A. 32
B. 16
C. 8
D. 4
Answer» C. 8
15546.

The central railway carried an awareness campaign for the women's safety at which of the following railway stations?

A. Panvel railway station
B. Karjat Junction railway station
C. Kalyan railway station
D. Badlapur railway station
E. Ambarnath railway station
Answer» D. Badlapur railway station
15547.

"The sum of any two whole numbers is a whole number."This property of whole numbers is referred to as

A. commutative property
B. associative property
C. distributive property
D. closure property
Answer» E.
15548.

The base area of a cuboid is 34 sq cm. and height is 3.5 cm. What is the volume of cuboid?

A. 125 cm3
B. 97 cm3
C. 119 cm3
D. 108 cm3
Answer» D. 108 cm3
15549.

The strategy to ensure the purchase of new product or high quality product by the customer is called

A. Core sales
B. Upgrading
C. Full-line sales
D. Product-line sales
Answer» C. Full-line sales
15550.

Select the correct active form of the given sentence.The audience was surprised by the ending of the play.

A. The ending of the play surprised the audience.
B. The audience surprised the ending of the play
C. The ending of the play has surprised the audience.
D. The ending of the play was surprising for the audience.
Answer» B. The audience surprised the ending of the play