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15851.

Ratio of two numbers is 3 : 4. If we subtract 5 in each number then ratio becomes 5 : 7. Find out the numbers?

A. 24, 32
B. 121, 21
C. 40, 44
D. 30, 40
Answer» E.
15852.

Where was the Guinness World Records for the largest astrophysics lesson (45 minutes) and assembly of spectroscopes successfully achieved in November 2019?

A. New Delhi
B. Pune
C. Mumbai
D. Kolkata
E. Jaipur
Answer» E. Jaipur
15853.

The coefficient matrix transformed into; when AX = B is solved by Gauss-Jordan method is

A. Lower triangular
B. Upper triangular
C. Diagonal matrix
D. Triangular
Answer» D. Triangular
15854.

Select the option that will correctly replace the question mark (?) in the series.1, 2, 11, 36, ?

A. 85
B. 78
C. 75
D. 87
Answer» B. 78
15855.

The ages of Shivaji and Prabhu are in the ratio of 11 ∶ 7. After 8 years, their age ratio will be 15 ∶ 11. What is the difference in their age? (In years)

A. 8
B. 6
C. 2
D. 4
Answer» B. 6
15856.

The Hexadecimal equivalent of the octal number is 567.438 is

A. 187.7C
B. 1C7.87
C. 187.C7
D. 177.8C
Answer» E.
15857.

They put on their swimming suit_____

A. after lunch
B. after breakfast
C. before breakfast
D. after tea
Answer» D. after tea
15858.

Recently scientists observed the merger of giant 'black holes' billions of light years away from the Earth. What is the significance of this observation?

A. 'Higgs boson particles' were detected
B. 'Gravitational waves' were detected.
C. Possibility of inter-galactic space travel through 'wormhole' was confirmed.
D. It enabled the scientists to understand 'singularity'.
Answer» C. Possibility of inter-galactic space travel through 'wormhole' was confirmed.
15859.

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.P: The recent reduction in interest rates in the US and the injection of liquidity have resulted in investors seeking new avenues such as commodity markets, in view of the turbulence in financial markets and the low returns in treasuries.Q: The relatively easy liquidity and low interest rates, by themselves, make the holding of inventories attractive and thus induce volatility in commodity markets.R: The financialisation of commodity trade and current extraordinary conditions in global financial markets could have influenced the spurt in prices.S: The weakening of the US dollar is also advanced as a reason for the recent volatility in commodity markets, including food items.

A. PRQS
B. SPQR
C. QSPR
D. RPQS
Answer» E.
15860.

Recently, Scott Walker passed away. He was a /an ________.

A. Actor
B. Singer
C. Politician
D. Judge
E. Journalist
Answer» C. Politician
15861.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.Gayatri informed one of the directors that she has sent the material for printing.

A. sends
B. had sent
C. had been sending
D. shall be sending
Answer» C. had been sending
15862.

Which of the following order of crystal structure will match with metals Iron - Copper - Zinc in that order?

A. BCC - HCP - FCC
B. FCC - BCC - HCP
C. HCP - FCC - BCC
D. BCC - FCC - HCP
Answer» E.
15863.

Recently, the National Green Tribunal, NGT, has imposed a penalty of Rs 280 crore on 22 tanneries in ________ for causing pollution.

A. Lucknow
B. Raipur
C. Jodhpur
D. Kanpur
E. Kolkata
Answer» E. Kolkata
15864.

Suresh wanted to lay a new carpet in his new mansion with an area of 70 × 55 sq. mts. However, an area of 550 sq. mts. had to be left out for flowerpots. If the cost of carpet is Rs. 50 per sq. mts., how much money (in Rs.) will be spent by Suresh for the carpet now?

A. Rs. 1,65,000
B. Rs. 1,92,500
C. Rs. 2,75,000
D. Rs. 1,27,500
Answer» B. Rs. 1,92,500
15865.

The purpose of insulation coordination is to

A. limit the over voltages
B. protect the electrical apparatus against over voltage
C. grade the insulation of different power apparatus and overload lines such that the least important apparatus fails and the most important one is protected to the highest level
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
15866.

Which of the following statement are true from reliability for a research tool?(a) Reliability is fixed for a given testing tool(b) It is correlation of scores on the testing tool itself(c) Reliability can have negative value(d) It varies from sample to sample(e) It is affected by variance of scoresChoose the correct option:

A. (a), (c) and (d)
B. (b), (d) and (e)
C. (a), (b) and (d)
D. (c), (d) and (e)
Answer» C. (a), (b) and (d)
15867.

Three words in bold letters are given in each question, which have something in common among themselves. Out of the four given alternatives, choose the most appropriate description about these three words.Voodoo : Sorcery : Necromancy

A. They are ancient arts found in sculptures
B. They are terms connected with black magic
C. They are ancient scripts
D. They are means of communication of pre-historic age
Answer» C. They are ancient scripts
15868.

Two years after sanctioning assistance of USD 250 million for the first phase of the Rebuild Kerala Initiative (RKI), which of the following approved USD 125 million assistance for the second phase, in June 2021?

A. ADB
B. World Bank
C. IMF
D. NDB
E. AIIB
Answer» C. IMF
15869.

Which of the following is between \(\frac{2}{3}\) and \(\frac{2}{2}\)?

A. \(\frac{16}{25}\)
B. \(\frac{21}{29}\)
C. \(\frac{25}{135}\)
D. \(\frac{26}{42}\)
Answer» C. \(\frac{25}{135}\)
15870.

There is enough hydrogen in the sun to keep it going for about _____________ years.

A. 5 million
B. 1 billion
C. 5 billion
D. 1 million
Answer» D. 1 million
15871.

Recently, Kanchan Chaudhary Bhattacharya passed away. She was the ________ woman IPS officer in the country.

A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
D. 4th
E. 5th
Answer» C. 3rd
15872.

Read the following statements carefully:1.India and Brazil have sealed a treaty for repatriation of convicted prisoners so that they can serve their remaining jail term in their own country.2.The Instruments of Ratification by India and Brazil were exchanged on January 24, 2018.3. A sentenced person will be transferred under this agreement only on the conditions that the sentenced person is a national of the receiving state.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
15873.

Which country does not form a part of the Middle East?

A. Turkey
B. Honduras
C. Yemen
D. Syria
Answer» C. Yemen
15874.

Which of the following is NOT correctly matched?(a) DamCopper coin(b) DesaiRevenue collector(c) DiwanREvenue Chief of province(d) Jarib A type of tax

A. (a)
B. (b)
C. (c)
D. (d)
Answer» E.
15875.

‘Seva Bhoj Yojana’, a scheme of the Government of India that seeks to reimburse Central share of CGST and IGST on Food/Prasad/Langar/Bhandara offered by religious institutions, is introduced recently by which one of the following Ministries?

A. The Ministry of Culture
B. The Ministry of Home Affairs
C. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
D. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Answer» B. The Ministry of Home Affairs
15876.

What is the area of the triangle with vertices\(\left( {{x_1},\frac{1}{{{x_1}}}} \right),\left( {{x_2},\frac{1}{{{x_2}}}} \right),\left( {{x_3},\frac{1}{{{x_3}}}} \right)\)

A. |(x­1 – x2) (x2 – x3) (x3 – x1)|
B. 0
C. \(\left| {\frac{{\left( {{x_1} - {x_2}} \right)\left( {{x_2} - {x_3}} \right)\left( {{X_3} - {x_1}} \right)}}{{{x_1}{x_2}{x_3}}}} \right|\)
D. \(\left| {\frac{{\left( {{x_1} - {x_2}} \right)\left( {{x_2} - {x_3}} \right)\left( {{x_3} - {x_1}} \right)}}{{2{x_1}{x_2}{x_3}}}} \right|\)
Answer» E.
15877.

The 1929 Session of Indian National Congress is of significance in the history of the Freedom Movement because the

A. attainment of Self-Government was declared as the objective of the Congress
B. attainment of Poorna Swaraj was adopted as the goal of the Congress
C. Non-Cooperation Movement was launched
D. decision to participate in the Round Table Conference in London was taken
Answer» C. Non-Cooperation Movement was launched
15878.

Select the word-pair from the given options in which the two words are related in the same way as the two words in the following pair.Hostile : Friendly

A. Confident : Brave
B. Discourteous : Humorous
C. Rude : Polite
D. Pessimistic : Helping
Answer» D. Pessimistic : Helping
15879.

Rohan purchased a table at the rate of Rs. 275 per table. If he sells 16 tables for Rs. 5060, then what will be the profit percentage?

A. 13.04%
B. 16%
C. 15%
D. 12.5%
Answer» D. 12.5%
15880.

The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, which gives every child aged 6-14 the fundamental right for education, was assented to in which year?

A. 1975
B. 1947
C. 2001
D. 2009
Answer» E.
15881.

Select the option that has the same relation between the word-pair as between the following word-phraseAeroplane : Hangar

A. Car : garage
B. Fields : Grains
C. Commodities : Storage
D. Horse : Wooden
Answer» B. Fields : Grains
15882.

Which of the following statements about Subedar Major Fateh Singh is/are correct?1. He was a big bore rifle shooter who won two gold medals during the first Commonwealth championship2. He retired from Bihar regiment before joining the defence Service Corps3. He was killed during the terror attack at Pathankot Air Force BaseSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
Answer» D. 1,2 and 3
15883.

Which day is celebrated on 26 July and named after the success of Operation Vijay?

A. Shanti Diwas
B. Vijayee bhawa Diwas
C. Shaheed Diwas
D. None of the above
Answer» E.
15884.

The 101st Amendment to the Indian Constitution is concerned with:

A. Citizenship Act
B. Goods and Services Tax (GST)
C. Right to Work
D. Fundamental Rights
Answer» C. Right to Work
15885.

The government has approved how many proposals for the construction of 3.61 lakh houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban (PMAY-U), in June 2021?

A. 492
B. 568
C. 634
D. 708
E. 824
Answer» E. 824
15886.

Which of the following is not a part of Affective Role?

A. To motivate, children to think about how they learn
B. To value diversity
C. To take on a guiding, questioning approach
D. To create an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect
Answer» D. To create an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect
15887.

What is the name of the first Mars rover announced by China in April 2021?

A. Tiangong-2
B. Apstar 7
C. Zhurong
D. TanSat
E. Jiuquan
Answer» D. TanSat
15888.

What is the difference between the total number of tickets sold of all movies together at Cinema A and the total number of tickets sold of all movies together at Cinema B?

A. 180
B. 170
C. 150
D. 160
Answer» D. 160
15889.

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the optionsP: Honesty is a moral value that must be inculcated in childhood.Q: Through stories children can be exposed to the virtue of honesty, so that they can easily comprehend why dishonesty should be avoided, and how honesty is vital for life.R: The value then takes firm foundation and can see one through life.S: If the trait of dishonesty starts at a young age, it becomes a habit difficult to change.

A. PRSQ
B. RSPQ
C. RPQS
D. QRPS
Answer» B. RSPQ
15890.

“अर्ध्या वचनात राहणे” या वाक्यप्रचाराचा अर्थ कोणता?

A. अर्धे काम करणे
B. आज्ञेत राहणे
C. अर्ध सत्य काम करणे
D. अपेक्षा करणे
Answer» C. अर्ध सत्य काम करणे
15891.

The property of metal by which it can be drawn into wires is called __________.

A. malleability
B. viscosity
C. ductility
D. tensile strength
Answer» D. tensile strength
15892.

The series given below contains a sequence of alphabets and numbers. Identify the incorrect combination:i. news8799wensii. news8799wensiii. mews8799wensiv. news8799wens

A. iv
B. iii
C. ii
D. i
Answer» C. ii
15893.

Similarly, following the above pattern, find the fourth term in the 2nd series.88, 90, 94, 102, 108, 118

A. 122
B. 132
C. 108
D. 104
E. 114
Answer» F.
15894.

The Himachal Pradesh cabinet has decided to form a task force for the implementation of National Education Policy 2020 in the state. Who is the CM of Himachal Pradesh?

A. Jai Ram Thakur
B. Prem Kumar Dhumal
C. Virbhadra Singh
D. Trivendra Singh Rawat
E. Jagat Prakash Nadda
Answer» B. Prem Kumar Dhumal
15895.

SpiceJet will operate how many new domestic and international flights from January 12, 2021?

A. 12
B. 15
C. 17
D. 21
E. 25
Answer» E. 25
15896.

SVANidhi Yojana is a scheme that has been launched by the Hon'ble Prime minister to: 1. To grant collateral-free loans of up to Rs 10,000 to street vendors across the country.2. To provide grants to fulfill the nutritional demands of women and children in the country.3. This scheme was launched on June 1, 2020.Select the correct answer by using the code mentioned below.

A. Only 2 and 3
B. None of the above
C. Only 1 and 2
D. Only 1 and 3
Answer» E.
15897.

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development is also known as

A. World Bank
B. International Monetary Fund
C. World Trade Organisation
D. None of the above
Answer» B. International Monetary Fund
15898.

Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.The teacher said to Mohit, “Go to your seat and sit quietly”

A. The teacher instructed Mohit to go to his seat and sit quietly.
B. The teacher requested Mohit to go to his seat and sit quietly.
C. The teacher told Mohit to go to your seat and sit quietly.
D. The teacher instructed Mohit that he must go to his seat and sit quietly.
Answer» B. The teacher requested Mohit to go to his seat and sit quietly.
15899.

Replace the question mark to complete the analogy.345 : 151220 ∷ 675 : __________?

A. 304235
B. 127556
C. 354230
D. 354575
Answer» B. 127556
15900.

Which of the following is related with Stoke's Theorem?

A. A surface integral and a volume integral
B. A line integral, a surface integral and a volume integral
C. A line integral and a volume integral
D. A line integral and a surface integral
Answer» E.