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15551.

There are 28 steps in a temple. In the time A, initially at the 28th step, comes down two steps, B, initially at 1st step, goes one step up. If they start simulatenously and keep their speed uniform, then at which step from the bottom will they meet?

A. 8th
B. 9th
C. 10th
D. not possible to meet
Answer» D. not possible to meet
15552.

The value of 27 × 6 ÷ 24 + 6 ÷ 2 of 3 + 30 ÷ 24 × 18 - 9 ÷ 54 of 3 × 216 is:

A. 26.25
B. 18.25
C. -77.75
D. -69.75
Answer» C. -77.75
15553.

What is the average carbohydrate content (in grams) in all the products?A. 55.8 gmB. 58.8 gmC. 57.2 gmD. 56.3 gm

A. C
B. D
C. B
D. A
Answer» D. A
15554.

What is the minimum number which is when divided by 48, 64, 90, 120 leaves 38, 54, 80, 110 respectively?

A. 2870
B. 2860
C. 2890
D. 2880
Answer» B. 2860
15555.

The Fifth India International Science Festival will begin from ________ 2019.

A. 5 November
B. 6 November
C. 8 November
D. 7 November
E. 4 November
Answer» B. 6 November
15556.

Which of the following is NOT one of the tools of Robotics Process Automation?

A. Blue Prism
B. Ui Path
C. Automation Anywhere
D. Power Center
Answer» E.
15557.

The weights of 4 boxes are 30, 90, 80 and 20 Kg. Which of the following cannot be the total weight, in kilograms, of any combination of these boxes and in a combination a box can be used only once?

A. 220
B. 200
C. 190
D. 210
Answer» E.
15558.

The government formed a committee for sale of 'enemy shares' worth Rs ________ crore.

A. 3000
B. 4000
C. 2000
D. 1000
E. 5000
Answer» B. 4000
15559.

The ‘Lucknow Declaration’ is related to which of the following?

A. India - Africa Defence Conclave
B. India Leadership Conclave
C. 11th Regional Quality Conclave
D. Pulses Conclave 2020
E. NIC TechConclave 2020
Answer» B. India Leadership Conclave
15560.

In ASME process chart, the symbol represents

A. Operation
B. Inspection
C. Delay
D. Transport
Answer» C. Delay
15561.

Reynolds number is the ratio of the inertia force to the:

A. Surface tension force
B. Viscous force
C. Gravity force
D. Elastic force
Answer» C. Gravity force
15562.

What does insulin regulate?

A. Reproduction
B. Heart beat
C. Blood glucose level
D. Physical growth
Answer» D. Physical growth
15563.

The streams that do not receive any base flow contribution are termed as__________.

A. intermittent streams
B. ephemeral streams
C. none of the above
D. perennial streams
Answer» C. none of the above
15564.

The h-parameter matrix of the two-part network shown in Fig. is

A. \(\begin{bmatrix} 20 & 10 \\\ 10 & 20 \end{bmatrix}\)
B. \(\begin{bmatrix} 15 & 0.5 \\\ -0.5 & 1/20 \end{bmatrix}\)
C. \(\begin{bmatrix} 1/15 & -1/30 \\\ -1/30 & 1/15 \end{bmatrix}\)
D. \(\begin{bmatrix} 20 & 10 \\\ -10 & 20 \end{bmatrix}\)
Answer» C. \(\begin{bmatrix} 1/15 & -1/30 \\\ -1/30 & 1/15 \end{bmatrix}\)
15565.

Select the antonym of the given wordSERENE

A. Splendid
B. Superb
C. Showy
D. Stressed
Answer» E.
15566.

Where did Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan launch 'TB HAREGA DESH JEETEGA' campaign in September 2019?

A. Shimla
B. New Delhi
C. Pune
D. Mumbai
E. Chennai
Answer» C. Pune
15567.

The binary equivalent of decimal 22 is:

A. 10110
B. 10001
C. 11010
D. 11111
Answer» B. 10001
15568.

'Subroto Cup' is associated with which games/sports?

A. Hockey
B. Football
C. Basketball
D. Badminton
Answer» C. Basketball
15569.

Which of the following Indian rivers discharges its waters in the Arabian Sea?

A. Kaveri
B. Tapi
C. Mahanadi
D. Brahmaputra
Answer» C. Mahanadi
15570.

The value of an equipment depreciates by 20% each year. If the difference between the prices at the end of 3rd and 4th year is Rs. 3,328, then what is the price of the equipment at the end of the second year?

A. Rs. 20,800
B. Rs. 18,600
C. Rs. 16,640
D. Rs. 17,400
Answer» B. Rs. 18,600
15571.

When x is subtracted from each of 21, 22, 60 and 64, the numbers so obtained, in this order, are in proportion. What is the mean proportional between (x + 1) and (7x + 8)?

A. 21
B. 24
C. 27
D. 18
Answer» C. 27
15572.

What did Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen discover ?

A. Conservation of electric charge
B. Electric bulb
C. X-Rays
D. Thermodynamics
Answer» D. Thermodynamics
15573.

Which device is used to record and produce sound?

A. Monitor
B. Plotter
C. Sound Card
D. Joystick
Answer» D. Joystick
15574.

Which of the following is not true regarding a preemptive kernel

A. If a high priority thread becomes ready to run, low priority thread is preempted
B. The kernel checks for the high priority ready to run threads when ever called
C. The executing thread is never interrupted
D. There are special demands on communication between threads and handling common resources
Answer» D. There are special demands on communication between threads and handling common resources
15575.

The process in which liquid changes to gaseous state at the surface, below the boiling point due to the transfer of heat is known as ________

A. Boiling
B. Evaporation
C. Run off
D. Drainage
Answer» C. Run off
15576.

Two siblings start from home to go to their respective schools. The brother goes 6 km West, then turns right and goes 3 km and reaches his school. The sister goes 2 km South, then 4 km East, then turns left and goes 5 km and reaches her school. Where is the sister's school with respect to the brother's school?

A. 10 km West
B. 10 km East
C. 2 km East
D. 2 km West
Answer» C. 2 km East
15577.

The Sailendra Rulers of the Sri Vijaya Empire established two monasteries in India. Where were they located?i. Bodh Gayaii. Nalandaiii. Nagapattnamiv. SaranathThe correct answer is:

A. i and iii
B. ii and iii
C. iii and iv
D. i and ii
Answer» C. iii and iv
15578.

Which of the following Indian state does not share boundary with Myanmar?

A. Assam
B. Manipur
C. Nagaland
D. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer» B. Manipur
15579.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Suzerainty is having political control over a ______ state.

A. backward
B. dependent
C. unified
D. democratic
Answer» C. unified
15580.

The total extension of the bar loaded as show in the figure is:(where A = Area of cross-section, E = Modulus of Elasticity).

A. \(10 \times \frac{30}{AE}\)
B. \(26 \times \frac{{10}}{{AE}}\)
C. \(9 \times \frac{{30}}{{AE}}\)
D. \(30 \times \frac{{22}}{{AE}}\)
Answer» C. \(9 \times \frac{{30}}{{AE}}\)
15581.

Which of the following statements is/are correct for a non-critical activity?1. It demands very special attention and action.2. One can do with normal attention to this activity with some leeway for action.Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2
15582.

The statements below are followed by two conclusions labeled I and II. Assuming that the information in the statements is true, even if it appears at variance with generally established facts, decide which conclusion (s logically and definitely follow(s from the information given in the statements.Statements:1) All hens are lions.2) All lions are cats.Conclusion:I. All cats are hens.II. Some cats are hens.

A. Only conclusion I follows.
B. Only conclusion II follows.
C. Either conclusion I or conclusion II follows.
D. Both conclusions follow.
Answer» C. Either conclusion I or conclusion II follows.
15583.

What does UNFCCC stand for?

A. United Nations Framework Control on Climate Change
B. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
C. United Nations Framework Communications on Climate Change
D. United Nations Framework Climate Communications Council
Answer» C. United Nations Framework Communications on Climate Change
15584.

Tejas rides a bicycle to school. He starts from his home and goes straight towards north for 1 km. Them, turns left and goes 3 km. Finally, he turns right and goes for 2 km and reaches the school. In which direction is Tejas’ school with respect to the starting point if he started his journey facing North?

A. North - West
B. South - West
C. North - East
D. South - East
Answer» B. South - West
15585.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.To shake off

A. to denounce
B. to get rid of
C. to recollect
D. to pass off
Answer» C. to recollect
15586.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Caught red-handed

A. To try to arrest someone without any evidence
B. To catch a thief who steals red paints
C. To catch someone doing something illegal
D. To discover a murderer using the clues
Answer» D. To discover a murderer using the clues
15587.

The purpose of the Oscilloscope is to provide the user with a graphical representation of

A. Voltage vs Time
B. Phase shift vs Capacitance
C. Resistance vs Voltage
D. Current vs Resistance
Answer» B. Phase shift vs Capacitance
15588.

The function of BIOS is to

A. Initialize the system hardware components.
B. Update the system.
C. Ensure system performance.
D. Save the system from crashing.
Answer» B. Update the system.
15589.

Read the statements and select a conclusion from the given alternatives:Statement:To cultivate interest in the debate the school has made it compulsory for each student to attend two debate classes per week and submit a weekly report on the debates discussed.Conclusions:I. Interest in debating can be created by force.II. Some students eventually will develop an interest in debating.

A. Only conclusion I follows.
B. Only conclusion II follows.
C. Both I and II follow.
D. Neither I nor II follows.
Answer» C. Both I and II follow.
15590.

What is the name of the world's first private flight plan to go on the moon?

A. Moon Express
B. Moon Flight
C. Chandrayaan
D. Moon Mail
Answer» B. Moon Flight
15591.

A pump handling a liquid raises its pressure from 1 bar to 30 bar. Take the density of liquid as 990 kg/m3. The isentropic specific work done by the pump in kj/kg is

A. 3.93
B. 1.93
C. 4.93
D. 2.93
Answer» E.
15592.

Read the following statements carefully:1. ‘Rice Knowledge Bank - Assam’, an agriculture web portal was launched on 28 February 2019.2. The portal is a part of the World Bank funded project- Assam Agri-business and Rural Transformation (APART).3. The portal dedicated to enhancing knowledge on rice production techniques and technologies, best production practices and state agriculture facts.Which of the above statements is/are true?

A. Only 1
B. Only 1 and 2
C. Only 1 and 3
D. Only 2 and 3
E. All of the above
Answer» F.
15593.

The important fort located at Jabalpur is the ______

A. Madan Mahal Fort
B. Amla Fort
C. Maharaja Fort
D. Rana Sanga Fort
Answer» B. Amla Fort
15594.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and make a grammatically correct sentence.It was ______ honour for Seema to be selected as a teacher trainer.

A. the
B. a
C. an
D. No article
Answer» D. No article
15595.

The diagonal scale is used to represent

A. Three consecutive units
B. Two consecutive units
C. Diagonal of square
D. Diagonal of rectangle
Answer» B. Two consecutive units
15596.

Six performers Akash, Bishal, Nisha, Diksha, Esha and Firoz will perform on one day each of six days of the week starting from Monday and ending on Saturday. Nisha will perform on a Tuesday. Akash, Firoz and Bishal will perform one after the other in the same order. Diksha will not perform on a Monday or a Wednesday. How many performers perform after Akash?

A. 4
B. 2
C. 1
D. 3
Answer» E.
15597.

The diameter of a cycle wheel is 126 cm. A cyclist takes \(16\frac{1}{2}\) minutes to reach the destination at a speed of 72 km/hr. How many revolutions will the wheel make during the journey? (Take π = 22/7)

A. 5000
B. 5200
C. 4000
D. 4500
Answer» B. 5200
15598.

Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of wordsA deceased holy person’s remains or belongings kept for reverence

A. relic
B. trophy
C. memento
D. souvenir
Answer» B. trophy
15599.

Which of the following statements are true?1) Heat and work are completely interchangeable forms of energy2) Heat and work are not completely interchangeable forms of energy3) Work can be converted completely into heat4) Heat can be converted completely into work

A. 1 & 4
B. 1 & 3
C. 2 & 4
D. 2 & 3
Answer» E.
15600.

The CM of which state has instructed the health department to test at least one lakh samples in a day in view of the increasing number of Covid-19 cases?

A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Bihar
C. Jharkhand
D. West Bengal
E. Madhya Pradesh
Answer» C. Jharkhand