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17601.	If \(x^3 - y^3 = \frac {117}{8}\) and \(x - y = \frac 3 2\) then the value of x2 + xy + y2 will be
A.	1
B.	5/8
C.	39/4
D.	39/8
E.	None of the above / More than one of the above
Answer» D. 39/8

Discussion

17602.	The value of cot262° - sec228° + cosec230° + tan260° is equal to:
A.	16/3
B.	10/3
C.	8
D.	6
Answer» E.

Discussion

17603.	The sum of the current age of A and B is 77 years, seven years ago A was 2.5 times as old as B What is A’s present age?
A.	48 years
B.	52 years
C.	50 years
D.	54 years
Answer» C. 50 years

Discussion

17604.	When a system is taken from state ‘x’ to state ‘y’ then 30 kJ of heat flows into the system and the system does 10 kJ of work. When the system is returned from state ‘y’ to state ‘x’ along another path, then work done on the system is 8 kJ. What is the amount of heat liberated?
A.	12 kJ of heat liberated
B.	28 kJ of heat liberated
C.	12 kJ of heat absorbed
D.	28 kJ of heat absorbed
Answer» C. 12 kJ of heat absorbed

Discussion

17605.	Read the statements and decide which of the conclusions logically follow.Statements:i) All mangoes are golden in colour.ii) No golden coloured things are cheap.Conclusions:i) All mangoes are cheap.ii) Golden coloured mangoes are not cheap.
A.	Only conclusion i) follows
B.	Only conclusion ii) follows
C.	Either i) or ii) follows
D.	neither i) nor ii) follows
Answer» C. Either i) or ii) follows

Discussion

17606.	The simplified value of \(\frac{3}{4}\;of\frac{4}{{15}} \times 11\frac{2}{3} - \left( {{3{\frac{1}{2}}}\; - \;{2{1\over6}}} \right)\) is:
A.	1/3
B.	2/3
C.	2
D.	1
Answer» E.

Discussion

17607.	Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Optimist
A.	Idealist
B.	Distinct
C.	Critic
D.	Pessimist
Answer» B. Distinct

Discussion

17608.	Which number from the options will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?0, 6, 26, 62, 124,?
A.	218
B.	216
C.	214
D.	212
Answer» D. 212

Discussion

17609.	The output voltage of an operational amplifier is?
A.	90 degree out of phase from the input
B.	180 degree out of phase from the input
C.	45 degree out of phase from the input
D.	-90 degree out of phase from the input
Answer» C. 45 degree out of phase from the input

Discussion

17610.	The distance of the point (1, 3) from the line 2x + 3y = 6, measured parallel to the line 4x + y = 4, is
A.	\(\frac{5}{{\sqrt {13} }}\) units
B.	\(\frac{3}{{\sqrt {13} }}\) units
C.	√17 units
D.	\( \;\frac{{\sqrt {17} }}{2}\;\) units
Answer» E.

Discussion

17611.	Tarun and Tapan started a partnership with investments of Rs. 13,000 and Rs. 19,500 respectively, however, due to a financial emergency, Tapan had to withdraw his investment after 8 months. In what ratio should the profit of the first 12 months be shared among the duo?
A.	1 : 2
B.	1 : 1
C.	3 : 2
D.	2 : 3
Answer» C. 3 : 2

Discussion

17612.	Which of the following are found in the Neolithic cultures of India?(A) Ground and polished stone tools(B) Ploughs(C) Bullock carts(D) Domesticated barley and field peaChoose the correct answer from the options give below:
A.	(B), (C) and (D) only
B.	(A), (C) and (D) only
C.	(A) and (D) only
D.	(B) and (C) only
Answer» D. (B) and (C) only

Discussion

17613.	The CM of which state inaugurated 'Hutatma Dalan' (Martyr's Gallery) in November 2020?
A.	Kerala
B.	Karnataka
C.	Maharashtra
D.	Gujarat
E.	Punjab
Answer» D. Gujarat

Discussion

17614.	Which of the following ocean currents is associated with the Indian Ocean?
A.	Florida current
B.	Canary current
C.	Agulhas current
D.	Kurile current
Answer» D. Kurile current

Discussion

17615.	The average weight of the students in a group was 75.4 kg. Later on, four students having weights 72.9 kg, 73.8 kg, 79.5 kg and 87.4 kg joined the group. As a result, the average weight of all the students in the group increased by 0.24 kg. What was the number of students in the group, initially?
A.	36
B.	50
C.	46
D.	48
Answer» D. 48

Discussion

17616.	The International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is observed on
A.	September 12
B.	September 14
C.	September 16
D.	September 20
Answer» D. September 20

Discussion

17617.	The area of a hysteresis loop for the magnetic material used in the rotor of a hysteresis motor should be:
A.	medium
B.	very large
C.	infinite
D.	very small
Answer» C. infinite

Discussion

17618.	The curve represented by a second degree curve x2 - 2y2 + 2x -8y +1 = 0 is
A.	circle
B.	ellipse
C.	parabola
D.	hyperbola
Answer» E.

Discussion

17619.	The Minimum value of P = 6x + 16y subject to constraints x ≤ 40, y ≥ 20 and x, y ≥ 0 is
A.	240
B.	320
C.	0
D.	None of these
Answer» D. None of these

Discussion

17620.	Two numbers are in the ratio of 7 : 5. On diminishing each of them by 40, the ratio becomes 27 : 17. The sum of the numbers is:
A.	325
B.	300
C.	275
D.	240
Answer» C. 275

Discussion

17621.	Shale is transformed into which of the following?
A.	Marble
B.	Slate
C.	China clay
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. China clay

Discussion

17622.	Which among the following uses probabilistic time estimates for project management?
A.	CPM
B.	Gantt chart
C.	PERT
D.	OC curve
Answer» D. OC curve

Discussion

17623.	The Bar graph given below presents the amount (volume in litres) of water in ten different mixtures.What is the average amount of water per mixture?
A.	23.6 litre
B.	24.8 litre
C.	24 litre
D.	24.4 litre
Answer» B. 24.8 litre

Discussion

17624.	Which of the following is a probe to the Kuiper belt bodies?
A.	Voyager 1
B.	Van Allen Probe
C.	New Horizon
D.	Pioneer 11
Answer» D. Pioneer 11

Discussion

17625.	Swatilekha Sengupta passed away in June 2021. She was honored with Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in which year?
A.	2009
B.	2011
C.	2013
D.	2015
E.	2017
Answer» C. 2013

Discussion

17626.	The Community Development Programme was started in India on
A.	Oct 2, 1950
B.	Oct 2, 1951
C.	Oct 2, 1952
D.	Oct 2, 1954
Answer» D. Oct 2, 1954

Discussion

17627.	Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select 'No substitution'.Rahul thinks that this is quite the cheap restaurant.
A.	so a cheap
B.	quite a cheap
C.	No substitution
D.	so the cheap
Answer» C. No substitution

Discussion

17628.	The least count of a metric vernier caliper having 25 divisions on vernier scale matching with 24 divisions of scale (1 main scale division = 0.5 mm) is
A.	0.005 mm
B.	0.01 mm
C.	0.02 mm
D.	0.05 mm
Answer» D. 0.05 mm

Discussion

17629.	Which of the following diseases is caused by bacteria?
A.	Cholera
B.	Polio
C.	Ringworm
D.	Blastocystosis
Answer» B. Polio

Discussion

17630.	Which of the following is Prime Meridian?
A.	0° longitude
B.	180° longitude
C.	90° longitude
D.	90° W longitude
Answer» B. 180° longitude

Discussion

17631.	Stepping outside her school, Katrina walked 40 m towards South to reach an ice - cream parlor. From there, she took a left turn and walked 15 m to reach a bus stop. She then took a left - turn and walked for another 30 m to reach the central park. What is the approximate shortest distance between the ice - cream parlor and the central park?
A.	37.5 m
B.	33.5 m
C.	46 m
D.	50 m
Answer» C. 46 m

Discussion

17632.	The difference between the ages of two sisters is 2 years when father’s age is 52. Father is elder by 2 years to mother. Elder sister’s age is half of mother’s age. Find the age of younger sister?
A.	27
B.	21
C.	25
D.	23
Answer» E.

Discussion

17633.	When a two- winding transformer is converted into an autotransformer, the kVA rating of the resultant autotransformer:
A.	Remain same
B.	Decreases to half of the original rating
C.	Increases
D.	Decreases to ¾ of the original rating
Answer» D. Decreases to ¾ of the original rating

Discussion

17634.	Where is the Registan Desert located?
A.	Afghanistan
B.	India
C.	Pakistan
D.	Nepal
Answer» B. India

Discussion

17635.	Which acid makes the atmosphere of Venus have thick white and yellowish clouds?
A.	Sulphuric acid
B.	Nitric acid
C.	Acetic acid
D.	Hydrochloric acid
Answer» B. Nitric acid

Discussion

17636.	Solve:(43% of 2750) - (38% of 2990) = ?
A.	43.6
B.	44.7
C.	49.3
D.	46.3
Answer» E.

Discussion

17637.	The stand-up comedy show had a wonderful start because-1. Open mic shows were held in venues across cities.2. Leading companies came forward to support artists.3. Payments to artists were prompt and good.4. Some Bollywood directors offered them roles.5. Comedians were given good media coverage.
A.	3, 4 & 5
B.	1, 2 & 5
C.	2, 3 & 4
D.	2, 4 & 5
Answer» C. 2, 3 & 4

Discussion

17638.	Which of the following are longest cells of the human body?
A.	Pancreatic cells
B.	Epithelial cells
C.	Nerve cells
D.	Epidermal cells
Answer» D. Epidermal cells

Discussion

17639.	Real freedom, according to the author, is
A.	economic freedom.
B.	inner freedom
C.	political freedom.
D.	religious freedom.
Answer» C. political freedom.

Discussion

17640.	Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.The mare hurt its hooves when running to the forest.
A.	while running through
B.	with running across
C.	No substitution required
D.	when running into
Answer» B. with running across

Discussion

17641.	Which of the following has the maximum specific heat capacity?
A.	water
B.	piece of iron
C.	piece of gold
D.	chloro form
Answer» B. piece of iron

Discussion

17642.	Two trains are moving in the same direction at the speed of 42 km/hr and 84 km/hr and their lengths are 320 meters and 380 meters respectively. What is the time taken (in seconds) by faster train to cross the slower train?
A.	60
B.	80
C.	90
D.	120
Answer» B. 80

Discussion

17643.	The value of Special Drawing Right (SDR) of the International Monetary Fund is determined by a basket of currencies consisting of how many currencies?
A.	5
B.	10
C.	9
D.	15
Answer» B. 10

Discussion

17644.	Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number. 19 : 85 : : 21 : ?
A.	85
B.	98
C.	95
D.	104
Answer» D. 104

Discussion

17645.	Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.35, 36, 40, ?, 83, 208, 244
A.	73
B.	55
C.	60
D.	67
Answer» E.

Discussion

17646.	Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.pie in the sky
A.	something very small
B.	an easy situation
C.	diﬃcult to ﬁnd
D.	something not possible
Answer» E.

Discussion

17647.	Scientists received recently 4.7 million years old marine fossils from which district?
A.	Udaipur
B.	Jalore
C.	Sirohi
D.	Jaisalmer
Answer» E.

Discussion

17648.	To obtain an enlarged real inverted image beyond 2F2 after refraction by convex lens, where should the object be placed?
A.	At infinity
B.	Between F1 and 2F1
C.	Between focus F1 and optic centre O
D.	At 2F1
Answer» C. Between focus F1 and optic centre O

Discussion

17649.	What would be the common difference in the following A.P. series?3, 3 + 3√3 + 6√3, 3 + 9√3, 3 + 12√3 ….
A.	3√3
B.	3 - 3√3
C.	3 + 3√3
D.	3 + √3
Answer» B. 3 - 3√3

Discussion

17650.	The Central Government has enacted a new law - the Child Labor Amendment Act, 2016 - banning employment of children below ______ years in all occupations and procedures.
A.	18
B.	17
C.	14
D.	12
Answer» D. 12

Discussion

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The curve represented by a second degree curve x2 - 2y2 + 2x -8y +1 = 0 is

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Shale is transformed into which of the following?

Which among the following uses probabilistic time estimates for project management?

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Swatilekha Sengupta passed away in June 2021. She was honored with Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in which year?

The Community Development Programme was started in India on

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Which of the following diseases is caused by bacteria?

Which of the following is Prime Meridian?

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When a two- winding transformer is converted into an autotransformer, the kVA rating of the resultant autotransformer:

Where is the Registan Desert located?

Which acid makes the atmosphere of Venus have thick white and yellowish clouds?

Solve:(43% of 2750) - (38% of 2990) = ?

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Real freedom, according to the author, is

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The value of Special Drawing Right (SDR) of the International Monetary Fund is determined by a basket of currencies consisting of how many currencies?

Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number. 19 : 85 : : 21 : ?

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Scientists received recently 4.7 million years old marine fossils from which district?

To obtain an enlarged real inverted image beyond 2F2 after refraction by convex lens, where should the object be placed?

What would be the common difference in the following A.P. series?3, 3 + 3√3 + 6√3, 3 + 9√3, 3 + 12√3 ….

The Central Government has enacted a new law - the Child Labor Amendment Act, 2016 - banning employment of children below ______ years in all occupations and procedures.