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| 17951. |
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. KEEP AT ARM’S LENGTH |
| A. | Prevent people from gathering in crowds |
| B. | To not allow someone to come near your home |
| C. | Maintaining distance from others while exercising |
| D. | Avoid making friends with someone |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17952. |
Which of the following state assembly elections were held in February 2018? |
| A. | Assam |
| B. | Meghalaya |
| C. | West Bengal |
| D. | Gujarat |
| Answer» C. West Bengal | |
| 17953. |
The rock cut cave temples at Ellora and Elephanta in modern day Maharashtra are a legacy of the _________ rulers. |
| A. | Pratiharas |
| B. | Cholas |
| C. | Rashtrakutas |
| D. | Palas |
| Answer» D. Palas | |
| 17954. |
VS Parthasarathy, the President of Mahindra & Mahindra's Mobility Services Sector has decided to leave the group effective close of April 1, 2021. In which year did he join the Mahindra group? |
| A. | 1998 |
| B. | 2000 |
| C. | 2002 |
| D. | 2004 |
| E. | 2006 |
| Answer» C. 2002 | |
| 17955. |
The following pie diagram shows information on tyre manufacturing by various companies in India during 2017. If the total number of tyres produced in India during 2017 was 1,80,000 units, how many units of tyres were produced by company E? |
| A. | 30,000 |
| B. | 35,000 |
| C. | 45,000 |
| D. | 15,000 |
| Answer» D. 15,000 | |
| 17956. |
What was India’s rank in the Commonwealth Games 2018 in terms of number of gold medals won? |
| A. | Second |
| B. | Third |
| C. | Fourth |
| D. | First |
| Answer» C. Fourth | |
| 17957. |
Which of the following diseases affects the blood cells in the human body? |
| A. | Polio |
| B. | Meningitis |
| C. | Small pox |
| D. | Leukemia |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17958. |
Efficiency of practically used solar cell is approximately: |
| A. | 25% |
| B. | 15% |
| C. | 40% |
| D. | 60% |
| Answer» C. 40% | |
| 17959. |
Which of the following has announced its expansion into a new market, winning a deal to install the first cellular network on the Moon? |
| A. | Huawei |
| B. | Nokia |
| C. | Apple |
| D. | OnePlus |
| E. | Samsung |
| Answer» C. Apple | |
| 17960. |
The HCF of two numbers is 16 and their difference is 16. Find the numbers.A. 64, 80B. 72, 88C. 80, 100D. 96, 120 |
| A. | D |
| B. | C |
| C. | B |
| D. | A |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17961. |
The Nadisukta hymn is in the – |
| A. | Sam Veda |
| B. | Rig Veda |
| C. | Yajur Veda |
| D. | Atharva Veda |
| Answer» C. Yajur Veda | |
| 17962. |
The Maratha claim of revenue for protection is called: |
| A. | Sardeshmukhi |
| B. | Chauth |
| C. | Jama |
| D. | Abwab |
| Answer» C. Jama | |
| 17963. |
The hospital requires _______. |
| A. | 10% fresh air |
| B. | 50% fresh air |
| C. | 100% fresh air |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 17964. |
Statement I: The internal interrupt is initiated by some’ exceptional condition caused by the program itself rather than by an external event.Statement II: External interrupt depends on external conditions that are independent of the program being executed at the time.Code: |
| A. | Both Statement I and Statement II are individually true andStatement II is the correct explanation of Statement I |
| B. | Both Statement I and Statement II are individually true butStatement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I |
| C. | Statement I is true but Statement I] is false |
| D. | Statement I is false but Statement II is true |
| Answer» C. Statement I is true but Statement I] is false | |
| 17965. |
Select the answer Figure that is the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is held at the right side. |
| A. | B |
| B. | C |
| C. | A |
| D. | D |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17966. |
Which of the following statements regarding 'Green Climate Fund' is/are correct?1. It is intended to assist the developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change.2. It is founded under the aegis of UNEP, OECS, Asian Development Bank and World Bank.Select the correct answer using the code given below. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 17967. |
What is the need for ‘Teaching-Learning’ material in the teaching-learning process?I. Learning of new concepts becomes easier.II. They are needed for effective self-learningIII. In multi-grade and multi-level situations, they provide vital help to teachers for effective management of their classes |
| A. | I and II |
| B. | I, II and III |
| C. | II and III |
| D. | I and III |
| Answer» C. II and III | |
| 17968. |
Which of the following is NOT true for JFET? |
| A. | Drain current is controlled by changing the channel width |
| B. | Gate-source p-n junction is always forward biased |
| C. | JFET is a voltage-controlled three terminal device |
| D. | Gate-source p-n junction is always reverse biased |
| Answer» C. JFET is a voltage-controlled three terminal device | |
| 17969. |
The value of 2 × 2 + 4 × 4 + 2 of 3 × 6 - 7 × (5 + 4 ÷ 2) is: |
| A. | 7 |
| B. | 5 |
| C. | 4 |
| D. | 6 |
| Answer» B. 5 | |
| 17970. |
The specific speed (Ns) of the pump is given by the expression |
| A. | \(N_{s}=\frac{N\sqrt{Q}}{H_{m}^{5/4}}\) |
| B. | \(N_{s}=\frac{N\sqrt{P}}{H_{m}^{3/4}} \) |
| C. | \(N_{s}=\frac{N\sqrt{Q}}{H_{m}^{3/4}}\) |
| D. | \(N_{s}=\frac{N\sqrt{P}}{H_{m}^{5/4}}\) |
| Answer» D. \(N_{s}=\frac{N\sqrt{P}}{H_{m}^{5/4}}\) | |
| 17971. |
What does the words "effluence of their very core" mean? |
| A. | Expression which is the outflow from the heart of the author. |
| B. | Expression which is the influence from people's talk. |
| C. | Expression of things that the author may have thought of. |
| D. | Expression that the author wrote accidentally. |
| Answer» B. Expression which is the influence from people's talk. | |
| 17972. |
The normal to a given curve is parallel to x-axis if |
| A. | \(\frac{{dy}}{{dx}} = 0\) |
| B. | \(\frac{{dy}}{{dx}} = 1\) |
| C. | \(\frac{{dx}}{{dy}} = 0\) |
| D. | \(\frac{{dx}}{{dy}} = 1\) |
| Answer» D. \(\frac{{dx}}{{dy}} = 1\) | |
| 17973. |
The temperature coefficient of a silicon diode forward voltage is |
| A. | +1.0 mV/°C |
| B. | -1.0 mV/°C |
| C. | +2.2 mV/°C |
| D. | -2.2 mV/°C |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17974. |
Which of the following forces are responsible for the generation of Tsunami Waves?1. Vertical displacement of water due to earthquakes2. Horizontal displacement of water due to earthquakes3. Violent volcanic eruptions in the Oceans4. Rapid mass movements on the Seafloor |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 3 and 4 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17975. |
As per the 2011 census what was the rate of improvement in female literacy during 2001 to 2011? |
| A. | 53.7% to 65.5% |
| B. | 54.1% to 67.2% |
| C. | 52.3% to 64.4% |
| D. | 55.3% to 63.2% |
| Answer» B. 54.1% to 67.2% | |
| 17976. |
The silicon diode, shown in the figure, has a barrier potential of 0.7 V. There will be no forward current flow through the diode. If Vdc. In volts, is greater than |
| A. | 0.7 |
| B. | 1.3 |
| C. | 1.58 |
| D. | 2.6 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17977. |
What is the value of (cosec 45° + √3/2) ? |
| A. | 5/6 |
| B. | (4 + √3)/2√3 |
| C. | (2√2 + √3)/2 |
| D. | 3√3/2 |
| Answer» D. 3√3/2 | |
| 17978. |
The wavelength of the Balmer series lies in the |
| A. | Ultraviolet Region |
| B. | Infrared Region |
| C. | Far Infrared Region |
| D. | Visible region |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17979. |
When the unintended neglect of appropriate behaviour results in |
| A. | extinction of that behaviour |
| B. | seeking reward for appropriate behaviour |
| C. | positive reinforcement |
| D. | further occurrence of the original behaviour |
| Answer» B. seeking reward for appropriate behaviour | |
| 17980. |
The Poisson's ratio for most of the materials is close to _____. |
| A. | 1 : 2 |
| B. | 1 : 3 |
| C. | 1 : 4 |
| D. | 1 : 5 |
| Answer» C. 1 : 4 | |
| 17981. |
Svetambara and Digambara are two sects of the _______ community. |
| A. | Zoroastrian |
| B. | Buddhist |
| C. | Maratha |
| D. | Jain |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17982. |
Which of the following addressing mode is best suited to access elements of an array of contiguous memory locations ? |
| A. | Indexed addressing mode |
| B. | Base Register addressing mode |
| C. | Relative address mode |
| D. | Displacement mode |
| Answer» B. Base Register addressing mode | |
| 17983. |
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.CAMOUFLAGE |
| A. | divulge |
| B. | expose |
| C. | exhibit |
| D. | disguise |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17984. |
The Etawah Lion Safari was thrown open for public in ________ on 24 November 2019. |
| A. | Karnataka |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh |
| C. | Assam |
| D. | Rajasthan |
| E. | Gujarat |
| Answer» C. Assam | |
| 17985. |
Where did a 2-day North East Conclave 2019 on ‘Transforming North East India through Science and Technology’ begin in June 2019? |
| A. | Manipur |
| B. | Assam |
| C. | Meghalaya |
| D. | Sikkim |
| E. | Tripura |
| Answer» D. Sikkim | |
| 17986. |
The binary equivalent of 25.5 is: |
| A. | 10110.1 |
| B. | 11001.1 |
| C. | 10011.1 |
| D. | 11100.0 |
| Answer» C. 10011.1 | |
| 17987. |
According to IBM's 2021 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index, India faced the second-highest number of cyberattacks in the Asia Pacific in 2020 after which country? |
| A. | China |
| B. | Japan |
| C. | Russia |
| D. | USA |
| E. | Germany |
| Answer» C. Russia | |
| 17988. |
The BSE and the NSE have suspended trading in equity shares of which of the following from 26 November 2020? |
| A. | Karur Vysya Bank |
| B. | Lakshmi Vilas Bank |
| C. | Dhanlaxmi Bank |
| D. | RBL Bank |
| E. | Bandhan Bank |
| Answer» C. Dhanlaxmi Bank | |
| 17989. |
The matrix P is the inverse of a matrix Q. If I denotes the identity matrix, which one of the following options is correct? |
| A. | PQ = I but QP ≠ I |
| B. | QP = I but PQ ≠ I |
| C. | PQ = I and QP = I |
| D. | PQ – QP = I |
| Answer» D. PQ – QP = I | |
| 17990. |
The compound interest on a certain sum of money at 11% for 2 years is Rs. 6963. Its simple interest (in Rs.) at the same rate and for the same period is: |
| A. | Rs. 6500 |
| B. | Rs. 6750 |
| C. | Rs. 6600 |
| D. | Rs. 6000 |
| Answer» D. Rs. 6000 | |
| 17991. |
The table given below shows the production of rice and the area under rice cultivation of a country for 5 consecutive years Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4 and Y5. Year Rice Production (in 1000 kg) Area Under Rice Cultivation (in 100 square meter)Y1520130Y2570190Y3680150Y4720180Y5850170What is the per year average production of rice? |
| A. | 702000 kg |
| B. | 644000 kg |
| C. | 686000 kg |
| D. | 668000 kg |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17992. |
‘The post broadcast media’ refers to |
| A. | Folk media |
| B. | Social media |
| C. | Print media |
| D. | Electronic media |
| Answer» C. Print media | |
| 17993. |
What is the value of \(\sqrt {40 + \sqrt 9 + \sqrt {36} } ?\) |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 6 |
| C. | 8 |
| D. | 7 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17994. |
What is the value of 122 – 112 + 142 – 132 + 162 – 152 + 182 – 172 + 202 – 192? |
| A. | 135 |
| B. | 198 |
| C. | 172 |
| D. | 155 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17995. |
The metal first used by man on earth was? |
| A. | Aluminium |
| B. | Gold |
| C. | Iron |
| D. | Copper |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17996. |
The Nobel Prize for Physics in 2018 was awarded to Arthur Ashkin for pioneering work in which field? |
| A. | Laser Physics |
| B. | Quantum Mechanics |
| C. | Thermodynamics |
| D. | Aerodynamics |
| Answer» B. Quantum Mechanics | |
| 17997. |
What is the difference between the compound interest and the simple interest on a sum of Rs. 4500 for 3 years at the rate of 8% per annum? |
| A. | Rs. 87.70 |
| B. | Rs. 87.50 |
| C. | Rs. 85.70 |
| D. | Rs. 88.70 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17998. |
Which of the following is an artificial aggregate? |
| A. | Granite |
| B. | Air cooled slag |
| C. | Basalt |
| D. | Sandstone |
| Answer» C. Basalt | |
| 17999. |
The distance from B to C is thrice that from A to B. Two trains travel from A to C via B. The speed of train 2 is double that of train 1 while traveling from A to B and their speeds are interchanged while traveling from B to C. The ratio of the time taken by train 1 to that taken by train 2 in travelling from A to C is |
| A. | 7 ∶ 5 |
| B. | 1 ∶ 4 |
| C. | 5 ∶ 7 |
| D. | 4 ∶ 1 |
| Answer» D. 4 ∶ 1 | |
| 18000. |
To which of these countries did Indian Women’s Association (IWA) donate two electric vehicles? |
| A. | Sri Lanka |
| B. | Bhutan |
| C. | Nepal |
| D. | Indonesia |
| E. | Myanmar |
| Answer» D. Indonesia | |