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17401.	The brain is responsible for
A.	thinking
B.	regulating the heartbeat
C.	balancing the body
D.	All of the three
Answer» E.

Discussion

17402.	The Karnataka Government, in a first initiative of its kind has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which software giant to develop a unique ‘‘farm price forecasting model’’ using latest IT tools in a bid to help farmers, administrators and other stakeholders to understand the market behaviour in advance?
A.	Google
B.	Microsoft
C.	Facebook
D.	Twitter
Answer» C. Facebook

Discussion

17403.	Select the most appropriate words to fill in the blanks.Teaching is so much more than ____ in front of a whiteboard as one of the most important elements of teaching is ______ a relationship with students.
A.	standing ; building
B.	waiting : buliding
C.	waiting ; enabling
D.	standing ; enabling
Answer» B. waiting : buliding

Discussion

17404.	A stereophonic system requires
A.	two separate microphones
B.	two separate amplifiers
C.	two separate speakers
D.	all of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

17405.	‘Ladies First’ is a 2017 documentary based on the life of which Indian archer?
A.	Deepika Kumari
B.	Rahul Banerjee
C.	Tarundeep Rai
D.	Jayanta Talukdar
Answer» B. Rahul Banerjee

Discussion

17406.	Recently, CJI Ranjan Gogoi recommended the name of Justice ________ for appointment as the next Chief Justice of India.
A.	N. V. Ramana
B.	Ashok Bhushan
C.	S. Abdul Nazeer
D.	SA Bobde
E.	Uday Lalit
Answer» E. Uday Lalit

Discussion

17407.	Select the alternative that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case there is no improvement select “No improvement”.Gita suggested that her daughter to open a savings bank account.
A.	No improvement
B.	her daughter to open
C.	her daughter opening
D.	her daughter to start
Answer» C. her daughter opening

Discussion

17408.	When was the Navy Day observed?
A.	4 December
B.	3 December
C.	2 December
D.	5 December
E.	None of these
Answer» B. 3 December

Discussion

17409.	The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved to increase the authorized capital of Food Corporation of India (FCI) from the existing Rs 3,500 crore to Rs. ________ crore.
A.	5,000
B.	10,000
C.	6,500
D.	8,000
E.	7,500
Answer» C. 6,500

Discussion

17410.	Which of the following is the main function of National Development Council in India?
A.	To activate the means and efforts of states for implementation of the planning.
B.	To develop the general policies in all the important areas.
C.	To confirm the balanced development in all the area of the country.
D.	All of these
Answer» E.

Discussion

17411.	What the region (3) in the p-V diagram given below is called?
A.	Compressed liquid region
B.	Saturated liquid vapour region
C.	Solid-liquid region
D.	Superheated region
Answer» E.

Discussion

17412.	The Union Ministry of Textiles is in talks with the ________ Government and some companies in the U.S. to support the Indian textile industry with technology for speciality fibre and related products.
A.	Australian
B.	Chinese
C.	French
D.	Japanese
E.	Canadian
Answer» E. Canadian

Discussion

17413.	The noise level decreases with distance following
A.	inverse square law
B.	power law
C.	directly proportional to intensity square
D.	inversely proportional to intensity
Answer» B. power law

Discussion

17414.	were made, they flipped the pictures and published it. This ______
A.	enrage
B.	enlarged
C.	engraved
D.	enraged
Answer» E.

Discussion

17415.	Which Indian hockey player has been nominated for the World Games Athlete of the Year 2019 award?
A.	Gurjit Kaur
B.	Savita Punia
C.	Sunita Lakra
D.	Rani Rampal
E.	Vandana Katariya
Answer» E. Vandana Katariya

Discussion

17416.	Select the option that is the passive form of the given sentence.The Principal gave her a warning about coming late to school every day.
A.	She was giving a warning by the Principal about coming late to school every day.
B.	She has given a warning by the Principal about coming late to school every day.
C.	She gives a warning to the Principal about coming late to school every day.
D.	She was given a warning about coming late to school every day by the Principal.
Answer» E.

Discussion

17417.	What is the score of India in the Freedom on the Net (FoTN) report for the year 2019?
A.	40
B.	45
C.	50
D.	55
E.	60
Answer» E. 60

Discussion

17418.	Remu gives 10% of an amount to Sushma, 20% of the remaining to Rekha, 50% of the remaining to Surbhi, and 40% of the remaining to Avni. Now, if a sum of Rs.2,700 is left with her, then the amount paid to Avni is:
A.	Rs.1,500
B.	Rs.2,000
C.	Rs.1,200
D.	Rs.1,800
Answer» E.

Discussion

17419.	Maximum water-cement Ratio and Minimum Cement Content for moderate exposure used in plain cement concrete are _________ respectively, as per IS 456 ∶ 2000.
A.	0.60; 220 kg/m3
B.	0.60; 240 kg/m3
C.	0.50; 250 kg/ m3
D.	0.55; 260 kg/ m3
Answer» C. 0.50; 250 kg/ m3

Discussion

17420.	What are the various patterns formed by different groups of stars called?
A.	Pole Star
B.	Constellation
C.	Planet
D.	Celestial bodies
Answer» C. Planet

Discussion

17421.	What is the tone of the passage?
A.	Narrative
B.	Obsequious
C.	Sincere
D.	Whimsical
Answer» B. Obsequious

Discussion

17422.	When a moving train stops suddenly, a man tends to fall __________.
A.	Upward
B.	Forward
C.	Backward
D.	Downwards
Answer» C. Backward

Discussion

17423.	The figure of speech used in the first stanza of the extract is:
A.	Simile
B.	Synecdoche
C.	Onomatopoeia
D.	Personification
Answer» E.

Discussion

17424.	Well oxidized sewage will contain Sulphur largely in the form of
A.	Sulphites
B.	Sulphates
C.	Hydrogen Sulphide
D.	Carbon Sulphide
Answer» C. Hydrogen Sulphide

Discussion

17425.	The value of 72 ÷ 6 of 12 + 4 × (5 – 3) of 2 ÷ 4 – 2 is:
A.	5
B.	4
C.	0
D.	3
Answer» E.

Discussion

17426.	Simplify-1 ÷ [1 + 1 ÷ {1 + 1 ÷ (1 + 1 ÷ 2)}]
A.	1
B.	1/2
C.	3/4
D.	5/8
Answer» E.

Discussion

17427.	Which of the following is a computer program that translates one program instructions at a time into machine language?
A.	Simulator
B.	Compiler
C.	CPU
D.	Interpreter
Answer» E.

Discussion

17428.	The condition of the atmosphere at a given place and time is termed as
A.	Climate
B.	Weather
C.	Meteorology
D.	None of these
Answer» C. Meteorology

Discussion

17429.	The percentage of chromium and nickel in stainless steel respectively are
A.	18% and 8%
B.	8% and 18%
C.	12% and 3%
D.	36% and 12%
Answer» B. 8% and 18%

Discussion

17430.	The expression of the maximum slope at the free end of a cantilever beam of span ‘L’, flexural rigidity ‘EI’ and subjected to uniformly distributed load intensity ‘w’ is
A.	wL2/(2EI)
B.	wL3/(3EI)
C.	wL4/(8EI)
D.	wL3/(6EI)
Answer» E.

Discussion

17431.	The curve represented by the equationsx = 3(cost + sint)y = 4(cost - sint) is
A.	A straight line
B.	A circle
C.	A hyperbola
D.	An ellipse
Answer» E.

Discussion

17432.	Select the meaning of the given idiom.A wild-goose chase
A.	Delayed action
B.	Wise decision
C.	Useless search
D.	Timely action
Answer» D. Timely action

Discussion

17433.	The difference between the simple interest and compound interest (interest is compounded half yearly) on a sum at the rate of 25% per annum for one year is ₹ 4375. What will be the principal?
A.	₹ 280000
B.	₹ 85000
C.	₹ 80000
D.	₹ 75000
Answer» B. ₹ 85000

Discussion

17434.	Which city received the UNESCO award for its “innovative, intelligent, networked and expressly sustainable” housing policy in 2020?
A.	Tokyo
B.	Vienna
C.	New Delhi
D.	Paris
E.	Beijing
Answer» C. New Delhi

Discussion

17435.	Specific heat of a substance depends upon
A.	Mass
B.	Volume
C.	Temperature
D.	Nature
Answer» E.

Discussion

17436.	The law that describes the economic choice of conductor size is:
A.	Fleming’s Law
B.	Ohm’s law
C.	Faraday’s law
D.	Kelvin’s law
Answer» E.

Discussion

17437.	In computer terminology, ______ is a small text file sent to your computer by a website you have visited.
A.	Firewall
B.	Cookie
C.	Malware
D.	Virus
Answer» C. Malware

Discussion

17438.	The length of the hydraulic jump is,
A.	5 to 7 times the height of the jump
B.	3 times the height of the jump
C.	more than 10 times the height of the jump
D.	12 times the height of the jump
Answer» B. 3 times the height of the jump

Discussion

17439.	What is the discount percentage equivalent to three successive discounts of 12%, 10% and 5%?
A.	24.76
B.	26.64
C.	27
D.	26
Answer» B. 26.64

Discussion

17440.	Select the alternative that will improve the underlined part of the sentence in case there is no improvement select No improvement.The crowd wave feverishly when they saw their leader.
A.	No improvement
B.	wave well
C.	waving hard
D.	waved feverishly
Answer» E.

Discussion

17441.	What is the new name of Jog or Gerosoppa waterfall?
A.	Mahatma Gandhi Waterfall
B.	Jawaharlal Nehru Waterfall
C.	Sardar Patel Waterfall
D.	Rajiv Gandhi Waterfall
Answer» B. Jawaharlal Nehru Waterfall

Discussion

17442.	The Governor of an Indian state generally holds office for a period of ________ years.
A.	4
B.	5
C.	7
D.	3
Answer» C. 7

Discussion

17443.	Select the option that is true regarding the following two statements labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R).Assertion (A): In everyday use, a 5V AC supply means 5 V RMS with the peak voltage about 7 V.Reason (R): In everyday use, AC voltages (and currents) are always given as RMS values because this allows a sensible comparison to be made with steady DC voltages (and currents), such as from a battery.
A.	Both A and R are true, and R is a correct explanation of A
B.	A is true but R is false
C.	Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
D.	A is false but R is true
Answer» B. A is true but R is false

Discussion

17444.	Which of the following is NOT a conductive material?
A.	Copper
B.	Germanium
C.	Tungsten
D.	Platinum
Answer» C. Tungsten

Discussion

17445.	Find the perimeter of the shape shown in figure. (π = 22/7)Note: All dimensions are in mm.
A.	170 mm
B.	100 mm
C.	390 mm
D.	280 mm
Answer» E.

Discussion

17446.	Which of the following tax was introduced by the 88th Amendment of Constitution?
A.	Income Tax
B.	Wealth Tax
C.	Goods and Services Tax
D.	Service Tax
Answer» E.

Discussion

17447.	Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.Iran : Rial :: Iraq : ?
A.	War
B.	Dirham
C.	Dinar
D.	Rial
Answer» D. Rial

Discussion

17448.	The value of \(\frac{{33}}{{40}} + \frac{1}{5}\left[ {\frac{4}{5} - \frac{1}{5} \times \left( {\frac{7}{8} - \frac{5}{4}} \right)} \right]\) is:
A.	5
B.	10
C.	0
D.	1
Answer» D. 1

Discussion

17449.	Which is the most prominent Buddhist religious site in Raisen?
A.	Ashapuri
B.	Sanchi
C.	Bhimbetka
D.	Delawadi
Answer» C. Bhimbetka

Discussion

17450.	Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.Office : Clerk ∷ Site :?
A.	Shopkeeper
B.	Servant
C.	Teacher
D.	Engineer
Answer» E.

Discussion

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The brain is responsible for

Select the most appropriate words to fill in the blanks.Teaching is so much more than ____ in front of a whiteboard as one of the most important elements of teaching is ______ a relationship with students.

A stereophonic system requires

‘Ladies First’ is a 2017 documentary based on the life of which Indian archer?

Recently, CJI Ranjan Gogoi recommended the name of Justice ________ for appointment as the next Chief Justice of India.

Select the alternative that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case there is no improvement select “No improvement”.Gita suggested that her daughter to open a savings bank account.

When was the Navy Day observed?

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved to increase the authorized capital of Food Corporation of India (FCI) from the existing Rs 3,500 crore to Rs. ________ crore.

Which of the following is the main function of National Development Council in India?

What the region (3) in the p-V diagram given below is called?

The Union Ministry of Textiles is in talks with the ________ Government and some companies in the U.S. to support the Indian textile industry with technology for speciality fibre and related products.

The noise level decreases with distance following

were made, they flipped the pictures and published it. This ______

Which Indian hockey player has been nominated for the World Games Athlete of the Year 2019 award?

Select the option that is the passive form of the given sentence.The Principal gave her a warning about coming late to school every day.

What is the score of India in the Freedom on the Net (FoTN) report for the year 2019?

Remu gives 10% of an amount to Sushma, 20% of the remaining to Rekha, 50% of the remaining to Surbhi, and 40% of the remaining to Avni. Now, if a sum of Rs.2,700 is left with her, then the amount paid to Avni is:

Maximum water-cement Ratio and Minimum Cement Content for moderate exposure used in plain cement concrete are _________ respectively, as per IS 456 ∶ 2000.

What are the various patterns formed by different groups of stars called?

What is the tone of the passage?

When a moving train stops suddenly, a man tends to fall __________.

The figure of speech used in the first stanza of the extract is:

Well oxidized sewage will contain Sulphur largely in the form of

The value of 72 ÷ 6 of 12 + 4 × (5 – 3) of 2 ÷ 4 – 2 is:

Simplify-1 ÷ [1 + 1 ÷ {1 + 1 ÷ (1 + 1 ÷ 2)}]

Which of the following is a computer program that translates one program instructions at a time into machine language?

The condition of the atmosphere at a given place and time is termed as

The percentage of chromium and nickel in stainless steel respectively are

The expression of the maximum slope at the free end of a cantilever beam of span ‘L’, flexural rigidity ‘EI’ and subjected to uniformly distributed load intensity ‘w’ is

The curve represented by the equationsx = 3(cost + sint)y = 4(cost - sint) is

Select the meaning of the given idiom.A wild-goose chase

The difference between the simple interest and compound interest (interest is compounded half yearly) on a sum at the rate of 25% per annum for one year is ₹ 4375. What will be the principal?

Which city received the UNESCO award for its “innovative, intelligent, networked and expressly sustainable” housing policy in 2020?

Specific heat of a substance depends upon

The law that describes the economic choice of conductor size is:

In computer terminology, ______ is a small text file sent to your computer by a website you have visited.

The length of the hydraulic jump is,

What is the discount percentage equivalent to three successive discounts of 12%, 10% and 5%?

Select the alternative that will improve the underlined part of the sentence in case there is no improvement select No improvement.The crowd wave feverishly when they saw their leader.

What is the new name of Jog or Gerosoppa waterfall?

The Governor of an Indian state generally holds office for a period of ________ years.

Which of the following is NOT a conductive material?

Find the perimeter of the shape shown in figure. (π = 22/7)Note: All dimensions are in mm.

Which of the following tax was introduced by the 88th Amendment of Constitution?

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.Iran : Rial :: Iraq : ?

The value of \(\frac{{33}}{{40}} + \frac{1}{5}\left[ {\frac{4}{5} - \frac{1}{5} \times \left( {\frac{7}{8} - \frac{5}{4}} \right)} \right]\) is:

Which is the most prominent Buddhist religious site in Raisen?

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.Office : Clerk ∷ Site :?

Select the most appropriate words to fill in the blanks.Teaching is so much more than in front of a whiteboard as one of the most important elements of teaching is __ a relationship with students.