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17701.

Statement (I): Dewatering pumps for use in shallow pits are often of nearly straight-blade centrifugal types.Statement (II): Centrifugal pumps can lift water to high lifts.

A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true and Statement (II) is the correct explanation of Statement (I)
B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true but Statement (II) is not the correct explanation of Statement (I)
C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false
D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true
Answer» B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true but Statement (II) is not the correct explanation of Statement (I)
17702.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank and make a meaningful sentence.The student ________ for a refund of fees.

A. said
B. wanted
C. requested
D. ordered
Answer» D. ordered
17703.

Statement (I): Capacitive proximity sensor can only be used for the detection of metal objects and is best with ferrous metals.Statement (II): One form of capacitive proximity sensor consists of a single capacitor plate probe with the other plate being formed by the object, which has to be metallic and earthed.

A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true and Statement (II) is the correct explanation of Statement (I).
B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true, but Statement (II) is not the correct explanation of Statement (I).
C. Statement (I) is true, but Statement (II) is false
D. Statement (I) is false, but Statement (II) is true.
Answer» E.
17704.

Which of the following has the high potential for empirical validation in using Educational Technology?

A. Text book
B. Printed lectures of Distance Education
C. Modular reading materials
D. Programmed Instructional material
Answer» E.
17705.

The reabsorption of Na+ and water together occurs in

A. Bowman capsule
B. PCT
C. DCT
D. Ascending limb of Henle's loop
Answer» D. Ascending limb of Henle's loop
17706.

The climate of Assam can be described as:

A. sub-tropical humid climate
B. mountain climate
C. tropical monsoon rainforest climate
D. tropical dry climate
Answer» D. tropical dry climate
17707.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blanks.She would not get the award _____ she deserved it.

A. if
B. because
C. therefore
D. unless
Answer» E.
17708.

The marginal product curve is inverse _________ shaped.

A. X
B. W
C. V
D. U
Answer» E.
17709.

What is the minimum value of ‘Y’ for which 267Y2 is divisible by 3?

A. 2
B. 1
C. 0
D. 5
Answer» C. 0
17710.

The sum of all odd whole numbers between 6 and 32 is ____.

A. 247
B. 327
C. 367
D. 267
Answer» B. 327
17711.

Which of the following is not a Sheet metal cutting tool?

A. Snip
B. Power Shear
C. Milling Cutter
D. Mallet
Answer» D. Mallet
17712.

The function of the filter capacitor in a rectifier circuit is to reduce

A. Frequency
B. Ripple
C. Harmonics
D. Amplitude
Answer» C. Harmonics
17713.

Read the following passage and answer the question that follows. Your answer to this question should be based on the passage only.Flamingos in large flocks in the wild are social and extremely loyal. They perform group mating dances. Parents are very fond of their chicks, gathering them into creches for protection while both males and females fly off to search for food.Which among the following is the most logical corollary to the above passage?

A. Mass nesting in all species of birds is essential to ensure complete survival of their offspring
B. Only birds have the capacity to develop social behaviour and thus can do mass nesting to raise their chicks in safety
C. Social behaviour in some species of birds increases the odds of survival in an unsafe world
D. All species of birds set up creches for their chicks to teach them social behaviour and loyalty
Answer» D. All species of birds set up creches for their chicks to teach them social behaviour and loyalty
17714.

Which of the following electronic devices is used for stator voltage control in fan regulators?

A. Triac
B. BJT
C. Mosfet
D. Diode
Answer» B. BJT
17715.

What does the synaptic cleft help in?

A. Explaining the dreaming process
B. Removing the toxins from one’s eyes
C. Making your sleep less restful
D. Making you forget your dreams
Answer» B. Removing the toxins from one’s eyes
17716.

Tripitakas are the sacred books of the:

A. Jains
B. Hindus
C. Parsees
D. Buddhists
E. None of the above/ More than one of the above
Answer» E. None of the above/ More than one of the above
17717.

The Himalayas are an example of _________ mountains.

A. block
B. plateau
C. volcanic
D. fold
Answer» E.
17718.

What was the total time taken by Chandrayaan-2 Lander to reach near moon surface (2.1 km away)?

A. 48 days
B. 7 days
C. 32 days
D. 21 days
Answer» B. 7 days
17719.

The particle size of "clay" is-

A. < 0.002 mm
B. > o.002 mm
C. 1.00 - 2.00 mm
D. 0.25 - 0.50 mm
Answer» B. > o.002 mm
17720.

Which of the following is not the field of application of refrigeration for Brine solutions?

A. Dairies and Food Processing
B. Domestic Air-Conditioning
C. Ice Plants
D. Chemical Plants
Answer» C. Ice Plants
17721.

The radius of a circle is 13 cm and the length of one of its Chords is 10 cm. What is the distance of the chord from the Centre

A. 12 cm
B. 9 cm
C. 10 cm
D. 15 cm
Answer» B. 9 cm
17722.

Royalty on the book is less than the printing cost by

A. 5%
B. 33.2%
C. 20%
D. 25%
Answer» E.
17723.

VMLY&R appointed whom as the CEO of its India business effective immediately on 25 March 2019?

A. Tripti Lochan
B. Vivek Tripathi
C. Anil Nair
D. Mridul Thakur
E. Ashish Ahuja
Answer» D. Mridul Thakur
17724.

The tableau of which state has been chosen as the best tableau for Republic Day Parade, 2020?

A. Gujarat
B. Assam
C. Sikkim
D. Uttar Pradesh
E. Kerala
Answer» C. Sikkim
17725.

Solve : 0.275 + 0.569 - 0.336

A. 0.123
B. 0.508
C. 0.457
D. 0.594
Answer» C. 0.457
17726.

society and promotes growth and ___5___ of the country.

A. development
B. transformation
C. innovation
D. creation
Answer» B. transformation
17727.

Where did Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray inaugurate Advantage Maharashtra expo 2020 in January 2020?

A. Nashik
B. Aurangabad
C. Nagpur
D. Mumbai
E. Pune
Answer» C. Nagpur
17728.

Which city hosted the 2018 Asian Games ?

A. Beijing
B. Jakarta - Palembang
C. Kyoto
D. Kuala Lumpur
Answer» C. Kyoto
17729.

Which country has launched Sudan’s first-ever satellite for conducting research in military, economic and space technology?

A. China
B. India
C. USA
D. Japan
E. Russia
Answer» B. India
17730.

Which of the following instrument is used for measuring higher temperatures in a furnace?

A. Barometer
B. Pyrometer
C. Calorimeter
D. Thermometer
Answer» C. Calorimeter
17731.

Select the correct one word for the given group of words:To try to achieve something is difficult circumstances despite setbacks.

A. Persuade
B. Persevere
C. Picturesque
D. Perspective
Answer» C. Picturesque
17732.

The logic function A+BC is the simplified form of which of the following?

A. AB + BC
B. A̅B + AB̅C
C. \(\overline {ABC} \)
D. (A + B) (A + C)
Answer» E.
17733.

The Nikkei India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased from 53.2 in December 2018 to ________ in January 2019.

A. 53.3
B. 53.5
C. 53.7
D. 53.9
E. 54.0
Answer» E. 54.0
17734.

The term 'IndARC, sometimes seen in the news, is the name of

A. an indigenously developed radar system inducted into Indian Defence
B. India's satellite to provide services to the countries of Indian Ocean Rim
C. a scientific establishment set up by India in Antarctic region
D. India's underwater observatory to scientifically study the Arctic region
Answer» E.
17735.

Which of the following nations hosted the 2019 World Rugby Cup?

A. France
B. England
C. Japan
D. Australia
Answer» D. Australia
17736.

Which number should be in place of the question mark (?) In the following series?362, 133, 284,?

A. 168
B. 155
C. 712
D. 248
Answer» C. 712
17737.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the given sentence.The state and its autocracy always abandoned its _______ poor.

A. delighted
B. united
C. benighted
D. elated
Answer» D. elated
17738.

Taiga forest is found in which of the following countries?

A. Australia
B. Brazil
C. India
D. Russia
Answer» E.
17739.

Steam expands in a turbine from 40 bar, 500°C to 0.10 bar isentropically. Assuming ideal conditions, given enthalpy drop 1198.8 kJ/kg, nozzle angle 16° and N as 3000 rpm. Mean diameter of the wheel, if the turbine were of simple impulse stage, will be

A. 3.73 m
B. 4.73 m
C. 5.63 m
D. 4.96 m
Answer» C. 5.63 m
17740.

Which of the following sentences has the correct punctuation marks?

A. The minister said "elections will be held in MP, Bihar and Orissa".
B. The minister said, "Elections will be held in MP, Bihar and Orissa".
C. The minister said, elections will be held in M. P., Bihar and Orissa.
D. The Minister said "Elections will be held in MP, Bihar and Orissa."
Answer» C. The minister said, elections will be held in M. P., Bihar and Orissa.
17741.

Which of the following means ‘for’ in that code language?

A. cc
B. bb
C. ac
D. Either (1) or (2)
E. ab
Answer» D. Either (1) or (2)
17742.

"The World Diabetes Day" is observed every year on ______

A. October 12
B. November 4
C. November 14
D. November 15
Answer» D. November 15
17743.

What does the Phrase ‘Point – blank range' mean, in popular usage?

A. Extremely close ‘can’t miss’ range
B. Name of a popular game
C. A kind of garden in England
D. Helpful neighbors
Answer» B. Name of a popular game
17744.

Recently, Dhrupad vocalist Ramakant Gundecha passed away. He was awarded the Padma Shri in ________.

A. 2008
B. 2010
C. 2012
D. 2014
E. 2016
Answer» D. 2014
17745.

Select the option that correctly matches the items given in List I to those given in List II.List I:A. Rotational flowB. Irrotational flowC. SingularitiesD. Stream line spacingList II:1. Velocity is zero or infinite2. Inversely proportional to velocity3. Vorticity is zero4. Vorticity exists

A. A – 4, B – 3, C – 1, D - 2
B. A – 4, B – 3, C – 2, D - 1
C. A – 3, B – 4, C – 1, D - 2
D. A – 3, B – 4, C – 2, D - 1
Answer» B. A – 4, B – 3, C – 2, D - 1
17746.

The recently released movie “Airlift”, based on a true world event, is directed by:

A. Sanjay Leela Bhansali
B. Raja Krishna Menon
C. Karan Johar
D. Aditya Chopra
Answer» C. Karan Johar
17747.

তারাপদ চরিত্রটি রয়েছে

A. রবীন্দ্রনাথের 'ছুটি' গল্পে
B. রবীন্দ্রনাথের 'আপদ' গল্পে
C. রবীন্দ্রনাথের 'সমাপ্তি' গল্পে
D. রবীন্দ্রনাথের 'অতিথি' গল্পে
Answer» E.
17748.

What is the Least Common Multiple of 2/3, 4/7 and 12/35?

A. 12
B. 12/3
C. 12/5
D. 12/7
Answer» B. 12/3
17749.

US President Joe Biden has revoked the national emergency order used to fund former President Donald Trump's Mexico border wall project. In which year, former US President Trump had declared a state of emergency over the southern border?

A. 2020
B. 2019
C. 2018
D. 2017
E. 2016
Answer» C. 2018
17750.

The greatest negative number which can be stored in a computer that has 8 bit word length and uses 2’complement arithmetic is

A. -256
B. -255
C. -128
D. -127
Answer» D. -127