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17051.

The number of students who opted for IT courses decreased by 23%. If the number is 1540 at present, then the original number of students opting for IT course was.

A. 1600
B. 1800
C. 2000
D. 2200
Answer» D. 2200
17052.

Solve: 1 + tan2 θ = ?

A. cos2 θ
B. sec2 θ
C. tan2 θ
D. 2
Answer» C. tan2 θ
17053.

What will be the LCM of 8, 24, 36 and 54

A. 54
B. 108
C. 216
D. 432
Answer» D. 432
17054.

The rearing of silkworms for obtaining silk is known as

A. Apiculture
B. Sericulture
C. Horticultrue
D. Silviculture
Answer» C. Horticultrue
17055.

Which of the following has agreed to sell most of the Japanese supermarket chain Seiyu to investment firm KKR and e-commerce company Rakuten in a deal that values Seiyu at 172.5 billion yen ($1.65 billion)?

A. Target Corporation
B. Walmart Inc
C. Sam's Club
D. Costco Wholesale Corporation
E. Home Depot
Answer» C. Sam's Club
17056.

The phenomenon of creeping occurs in

A. Ammeter
B. Volt meter
C. Energy meter
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
17057.

Which of the following is an important and known cause of cognitive disabilities?I. Trauma and physical agentII. Chromosomal AbnormalityIII. Psychiatric disordersIV. Metabolism and nutrition

A. I, II, III and IV
B. I, II and IV
C. II, III and IV
D. I, II and III
Answer» B. I, II and IV
17058.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.Imran wanted to be a wild life photographer, but his father was dead set against the idea.

A. supported
B. strongly believed in
C. appreciated
D. disapproved
Answer» E.
17059.

"Thai Pongal" in its literal sense is the thanksgiving festival to the _________ God for the harvest.

A. Wind
B. Sun
C. Rain
D. Water
Answer» C. Rain
17060.

The integral \(\oint _c \left( {ydx - xdy} \right)\) is evaluated along the circle \({x^2} + {y^2} = \frac{1}{4}\) traversed in counter clockwise direction. The integral is equal to

A. 0
B. \(- \frac{\pi }{4}\)
C. \(-\frac{\pi }{2}\)
D. \(\frac{\pi }{4}\)
Answer» D. \(\frac{\pi }{4}\)
17061.

Sweat contains __________.

A. Pure water
B. Phosphoric acid
C. Calcium phosphate and water
D. Water, salt and waste matter
Answer» E.
17062.

The function of a fish plate is to hold two rails together in:

A. Both the horizontal and vertical planes
B. Oblique plane only
C. Vertical plane only
D. Horizontal plane only
Answer» B. Oblique plane only
17063.

Vapour compression refrigeration system uses a throttling device instead of an expansion turbine due to

A. thermodynamic gain in performance
B. better utilization of heat exchanger
C. large cost reduction in expansion device
D. saving in quantity of refrigerant
Answer» D. saving in quantity of refrigerant
17064.

What type of flow can be taken for granted in a pipe of uniform cross-section?

A. Steady
B. Unsteady
C. Uniform
D. Non-uniform
Answer» D. Non-uniform
17065.

Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered 1 and 2. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follows(s) from the statements.Statements:1. Some chairs are stools.2. All the frames are stools.Conclusions:1. Some stools are frames.2. Some stools are chairs.

A. Only conclusion 1 follows
B. Neither conclusion 1 nor 2 follow
C. Both the conclusions 1 and 2 follow
D. Only conclusion 2 follows
Answer» D. Only conclusion 2 follows
17066.

SpiceJet will add how many new flights including additional services on certain routes, to its domestic network from 28 March 2021.

A. 55
B. 56
C. 66
D. 67
E. 60
Answer» D. 67
17067.

Statements:I. H % LII. L * GIII. G # MConclusions:I. H # MII. H % G

A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Both conclusion I and conclusion II follow
D. Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows
Answer» E.
17068.

The sum of all real roots of the equation |x - 3|2 + |x - 3| - 2 = 0 is

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6
Answer» E.
17069.

What is the rank of Maharashtra in the country in terms of area?

A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
Answer» D. Fourth
17070.

The Indian Police Service (IPS) uses insignia on its shoulder flashes. Which of the following is NOT amongst insignia for senior IPS officers?

A. Ashoka Chakra
B. Stars
C. Crossed Sword and Baton
D. National Emblem
Answer» B. Stars
17071.

The value of \({\rm{co}}{{\rm{t}}^2}{\rm{A\;}} - \frac{1}{{{{\sin }^2}A}}\) is equal to∶

A. 0
B. -1
C. -2
D. 1
Answer» C. -2
17072.

The city Hisar in the State of Haryana was founded by a _______ Ruler.

A. Muslim
B. Hindu
C. Sikh
D. Buddhism
Answer» B. Hindu
17073.

Two statements are given, followed by three conclusions number 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 follows(s) from the statements.Statements:All diaries are books.All page are diaries.Conclusions:I. All pages are books.II. Some books are diaries.III. All books are pages.

A. Only conclusion I follows
B. Only conclusions II and III follow
C. Only conclusions I and III follow
D. Only conclusion I and II follow
Answer» E.
17074.

Where is the Virasat-e-khalsa museum situated ?

A. Anandpur Saheb
B. Fatehgarh Saheb
C. Ludhiana
D. Bathinda
Answer» B. Fatehgarh Saheb
17075.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given Idiom.The bee’s knees

A. Foolish
B. Observant
C. Problematic
D. Extraordinary
Answer» E.
17076.

Where is the Kunadev Mahadev temple situated in Tikamgarh District?

A. Kundeshwar
B. Orchha
C. Betul
D. Morena
Answer» B. Orchha
17077.

The sensitiveness of a governor is defined as

A. \( \frac{{\left( {{N_1} - {N_2}} \right)}}{{\left( {{N_1} + {N_2}} \right)}}\)
B. \( \frac{{\left( {{N_1} + {N_2}} \right)}}{{\left( {{N_1} - {N_2}} \right)}}\)
C. \( \frac{{2\left( {{N_1} + {N_2}} \right)}}{{\left( {{N_1} - {N_2}} \right)}}\)
D. \( \frac{{2\left( {{N_1} - {N_2}} \right)}}{{\left( {{N_1} + {N_2}} \right)}}\)
Answer» E.
17078.

When metal is kept at room temperature, its electrons from the surface cannot escape because:

A. The attractive force of the nucleus
B. Repulsive force of electrons
C. The attractive force of protons
D. The attractive force of electrons
Answer» B. Repulsive force of electrons
17079.

The total number of irrational terms in the binomial expansion of (71⁄5 – 31/10)60 is

A. 49
B. 48
C. 54
D. 55
Answer» D. 55
17080.

The ratio of speed of three racers is 3 : 4 : 6. What is the ratio of time taken by the three racers to cover the same distance?

A. 3 : 4 : 6
B. 6 : 4 : 3
C. 4 : 3 : 2
D. 2 : 3 : 5
Answer» D. 2 : 3 : 5
17081.

When a number x is divided by a divisor it is seen that the divisor = 4 times the quotient = double the remainder. If the remainder is 80 then the value of x is

A. 6480
B. 9680
C. 8460
D. 4680
Answer» B. 9680
17082.

The objects that produce their own light are called:

A. Non Luminous objects
B. Luminous objects
C. Translucent objects
D. Transparent objects
Answer» C. Translucent objects
17083.

The passage brings out that man's craving for doing good, acting reasonably and thinking decently is not enough unless these qualities:-

A. Build friendship between humans
B. Have a goal for the entire world
C. Are implemented quickly
D. Help in avoiding conflict
Answer» C. Are implemented quickly
17084.

Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the following terms in a logical and meaningful order.1. Myna2. Kite3. Hummingbird4. Koel5. Bulbul

A. 3 - 5 - 4 - 1 - 2
B. 3 - 5 - 1 - 4 - 2
C. 3 - 5 - 1 - 2 - 4
D. 5 - 3 - 1 - 4 - 2
Answer» C. 3 - 5 - 1 - 2 - 4
17085.

Which of the following does not result in meaningful facilitation of learning?

A. Promoting repetition and recall
B. Use of examples and non-examples
C. Encouraging multiple ways of looking at a problem
D. Connecting new knowledge to pre-existing knowledge
Answer» B. Use of examples and non-examples
17086.

Srirangapatnam Fort is located in __________.

A. Telangana
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka
Answer» E.
17087.

Which of the following can be used as a parallel to series converter?

A. Decoder
B. Digital counter
C. Multiplexer
D. De multiplexer
Answer» D. De multiplexer
17088.

Which of the following activities shows the maximum amount of work done ?

A. Reading and memorising for exams
B. A green plant carrying out photosynthesis
C. A man standing with a load on his head
D. Climbing up a tall tree
Answer» E.
17089.

What is the modulus of the complex number z = 12 - 5i?

A. 13
B. √119
C. 12
D. 5
Answer» B. √119
17090.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.4

A. devoured
B. plundered
C. smashed
D. devastated
Answer» E.
17091.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.5

A. destroyed
B. distributed
C. deprived
D. disabled
Answer» D. disabled
17092.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.3

A. in
B. along
C. through
D. among
Answer» B. along
17093.

A liquid is kept in a glass beaker Which one of the following statements is correct regarding the pressure exerted by the liquid column at the base of the beaker?

A. The pressure depends on the area of the base of the beaker
B. The pressure depends on the height of liquid column
C. The pressure does not depend on the density of the liquid
D. The pressure neither depends on the area of the base of the beaker nor on the height of liquid column
Answer» C. The pressure does not depend on the density of the liquid
17094.

Which Arab state has started first nuclear power plant?

A. Iraq
B. Saudi Arabia
C. United Arab Emirates
D. Egypt
E. None of the above / More than one of the above
Answer» D. Egypt
17095.

The number of memory cycles required to execute the following 8085 instructions(i) LDA 3000 H(ii) LXI D, F0F1 HWould be-

A. 2 for (i) and 2 for (ii)
B. 4 for (i) and 3 for (ii)
C. 3 for (i) and 3 for (ii)
D. 3 for (i) and 4 for (ii)
Answer» C. 3 for (i) and 3 for (ii)
17096.

The Olympic flame handover ceremony for the ________ Games will take place without spectators in an effort to contain the coronavirus outbreak.

A. Beijing
B. Tokyo
C. Seoul
D. Dubai
E. Doha
Answer» C. Seoul
17097.

Trailblazers beat defending champions Supernovas by 16 runs to win the Women's T20 Challenge in which city?

A. Colombo
B. Sharjah
C. Mumbai
D. Abu Dhabi
E. Dubai
Answer» C. Mumbai
17098.

Sri Lanka is separated from India by a narrow channel of sea formed by the Palk Strait and the _______.

A. Gulf of Sinhala
B. Gulf of Kuch
C. Gulf of Mannar
D. Gulf of Gibraltar
Answer» D. Gulf of Gibraltar
17099.

Two statements are given and some conclusions are given as well. Assume the given statements to be true even if they differ from commonly known facts and decide which of the given conclusion (s) is/are logical from the given statements.Statement:I. Some peaches are gourd.II. Some gourd are beans.Conclusion:I. Some beans are peaches.II. No bean is peach.

A. Only conclusion II is logical.
B. Both conclusions I and II are logical.
C. Only conclusion I is logical.
D. Both conclusions I and II are not logical.
Answer» E.
17100.

What is the number of suspension insulators required for 132 kV transmission?

A. 6
B. 12
C. 10
D. 8
Answer» C. 10