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18151.

The behaviour of an over reinforced beam is more ductile than of under reinforced beam because over reinforced beam contains

A. more steel and steel is more ductile than concrete
B. concrete is brittle
C. both concrete and steel stressed simultaneously
D. statement is wrong
Answer» E.
18152.

The Union Budget of India 2020-21 allocated an amount of ______ crore for the education sector.

A. Rs. 99,300
B. Rs. 83,600
C. Rs. 95,800
D. Rs. 78,700
Answer» B. Rs. 83,600
18153.

The Department of Social Justice of which state has launched the MahaSharad Digital Platform in December 2020?

A. Kerala
B. Karanataka
C. Telangana
D. Maharashtra
E. Gujarat
Answer» E. Gujarat
18154.

Which of the following is found in Tropical Deciduous Forests?

A. Sundari
B. Teak
C. Babul
D. Acacia
Answer» C. Babul
18155.

Which of the following is a Normal Resident of India

A. USA ambassador in India
B. Ambassador for India in USA
C. Foreigners working in WHO located in India
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
18156.

Which among the following is a greenhouse gas?I. MethaneII. Carbon dioxideIII. Nitrogen dioxide

A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. All options are correct.
Answer» B. I and III
18157.

The number of trees in a town is 17640. If the numbers of trees increases annually at the rate of 5%, then how many trees will be there after 2 years?

A. 14000
B. 15000
C. 16000
D. 19450
Answer» E.
18158.

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.33 : 198 ∷ 19 : _____

A. 49
B. 346
C. 114
D. 77
Answer» D. 77
18159.

The Governor-General of India was given the title of Viceroy for the first time in:

A. 1857
B. 1856
C. 1858
D. 1859
Answer» D. 1859
18160.

Which of the following items is wrongly matched?

A. 11th December, 1946 : Jawaharlal Nehru moved the Objective Resolution in the Constituent Assembly.
B. 29th August, 1947 : Drafting committee was set up
C. 26th November 1949 : The people of India adopted, enacted and gave to themselves the Constitution.
D. 24th January,1950 : Constitution was finally signed by the members of the Constituent Assembly.
Answer» B. 29th August, 1947 : Drafting committee was set up
18161.

The author has given the example of Enron, Xerox, etc. to emphasise the point that:-

A. The Western style of capitalism is advantageous
B. We should get involved in long term gains
C. Overcoming short term gains is not desirable
D. None of the above
Answer» E.
18162.

Rekha borrowed a sum of Rs. 24,000 at 12% p.a. compound interest. interest compounded yearly, for 3 years. At the end of first year, she repays a sum of Rs. 6,880 and at the end of second year, she repays Rs. 5,400. What amount should she pay at the end of third year to discharge the loan?

A. Rs. 19,180
B. Rs. 18,860
C. Rs. 19,040
D. Rs. 19,000
Answer» D. Rs. 19,000
18163.

Select the correct active form of the given sentence.He was hit in the eye by an arrow.

A. An arrow will hit him in the eye.
B. An arrow hit him in the eye
C. An arrow has hit him in the eye.
D. An arrow was hitting him in the eye.
Answer» C. An arrow has hit him in the eye.
18164.

Which of the following has developed geopolymer aggregates from fly ash, which stands on statutory parameters of Indian standards?

A. ONGC
B. NHPC
C. GAIL
D. NTPC
E. SAIL
Answer» E. SAIL
18165.

The value of 16 ÷ 4 of 4 × [3 ÷ 4 of {4 × 3 ÷ (3 + 3)}] ÷ (2 ÷ 4 of 8) is:

A. 16
B. 48
C. 9
D. 6
Answer» E.
18166.

Which among these is a type of internal (domestic) wiring?

A. Cleat wiring
B. Conduit wiring
C. CTS wiring
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
18167.

the most ______ and powerful

A. potent
B. fragile
C. ineffective
D. disabled
Answer» B. fragile
18168.

What happens to the relativistic mass of a moving particle, when its velocity increases?

A. increases
B. sometimes decreases and at other times increases, depending on the nature of the particles
C. decreases very slowly
D. decreases rapidly
Answer» B. sometimes decreases and at other times increases, depending on the nature of the particles
18169.

The motor-load system is shown in the following figure.What is the condition for the driver to decelerate?

A. TM < TL
B. TM > TL
C. \(\frac{dw}{dt}>0\)
D. TM = TL
Answer» B. TM > TL
18170.

What is the ratio of female to male students in A and B together ?

A. 2 : 1
B. 3 : 4
C. 5 : 4
D. 9 : 5
E. None of above
Answer» F.
18171.

Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.6, 7, 16, 51, 208, ?

A. 2000
B. 1250
C. 1045
D. 2570
Answer» D. 2570
18172.

The gross commanded area for a distributary is 6000 hectares, 80% of which is culturable irrigable. The intensity of irrigation for Rabi season is 50% and that for Kharif season is 25%. If the average duty at the head of the distributary is 2000 hectare/cumec for Rabi season and 1000 hectares/cumec for Kharif season, find out the discharge required.

A. 2.0 cumecs
B. 1.33 cumecs
C. 1.0 cumecs
D. 1.2 cumecs
Answer» E.
18173.

The value of \(\frac{{\sin {{30}^ \circ }\cos {{60}^ \circ } + \cos {{45}^ \circ }\sin {{45}^ \circ }}}{{\tan {{60}^ \circ }\cot {{30}^ \circ }}}\) is:

A. 1/4
B. \(\frac{1}{{\sqrt 3 }}\)
C. \(\sqrt 3\)
D. 2
Answer» B. \(\frac{1}{{\sqrt 3 }}\)
18174.

What is called the line on map joining places having equal pressure zones?

A. Isobar
B. Isohaline
C. Isotherm
D. Isohyet
Answer» B. Isohaline
18175.

The ideals of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity (contained in the Preamble of the Constitution of India) are borrowed from the constitution of which country?

A. Australia
B. Canada
C. Germany
D. France
Answer» E.
18176.

The colonial mindset of 'dark elite in white masks' with reference to the passage is:‐

A. discriminating people on the basis of the colour of their skin
B. an assumption that the administrators and politicians have more rights and privileges than the common people
C. looking down upon the poor and the disenfranchised
D. the bureaucratic practice of according topmost priority to confidentiality in official dealings
Answer» C. looking down upon the poor and the disenfranchised
18177.

USA has removed which of the following countries from the label of ‘currency manipulator’ in January 2020?

A. China
B. Japan
C. UAE
D. Vietnam
Answer» B. Japan
18178.

The no-load current of a 220 V DC shunt motor is 2 A with corresponding running speed of 1200 r.p.m. The full-load current is 40 A with an armature resistance being 0.25 Ω. Assuming constant flux during this range of speed, the full-load speed will be

A. 864 r.p.m.
B. 948 r.p.m.
C. 1148 r.p.m.
D. 1200 r.p.m.
Answer» D. 1200 r.p.m.
18179.

What is the average number of children per house?

A. 1.89
B. 2.14
C. 1.39
D. 1.64
Answer» E.
18180.

The number of apples, oranges and mangoes is in the ratio of 5 ∶ 7 ∶ 8 respectively. The fruit seller increased the number of fruits by 40%, 50% and 75% respectively. What will be the ratio of fruits now?

A. 3 ∶ 4 ∶ 5
B. 4 ∶ 5 ∶ 6
C. 1 ∶ 2 ∶ 3
D. 2 ∶ 3 ∶ 4
Answer» E.
18181.

Select the correct alternative to indicate the arrangement of the following activities in a logical and meaningful order.1. Filling-in application form2. Bank Account opened3. Submitting necessary documents4. Account closing5. Depositing and withdrawing money

A. 1, 3, 2, 5, 4
B. 1, 3, 5, 2, 4
C. 1, 3, 2, 4, 5
D. 2, 5, 4, 1, 3
Answer» B. 1, 3, 5, 2, 4
18182.

The major alloying element of AA 2xxx series of Aluminium alloy is

A. Mn
B. Cu
C. Si
D. Zn
Answer» C. Si
18183.

The equation x2 + px + q = 0 has roots equal to p and q where q ≠ 0. What are the values of p and q respectively?

A. 1, -2
B. 1, 2
C. -1, 2
D. -1, -2
Answer» B. 1, 2
18184.

Reducing flame is also known as-

A. Carburising flame
B. Neutral flame
C. Oxidising flame
D. Hydrogen flame
Answer» B. Neutral flame
18185.

Select the word that fits the analogy:Cook : Cook ∷ Fly : ______

A. Flyer
B. Flying
C. Flew
D. Flighter
Answer» B. Flying
18186.

What is known as Hunter's Moon in the West, is called as ________ in India.

A. Pausha Purnima
B. Magha Purnima
C. Chaitra Purnima
D. Kartik Purnima
Answer» E.
18187.

What was the percentage increase of land under cultivation in Punjab in the year 2013 as against 2011?

A. 20
B. 16.36
C. 25.8
D. 22.33
Answer» B. 16.36
18188.

The reducing or carburizing flame can always be recognized by the presence of _____ distinct flame zones.

A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
Answer» D. Four
18189.

Which Mughal Emperor built the Agra Fort?

A. Jahangir
B. Akbar
C. Aurangzeb
D. Shahjahan
Answer» C. Aurangzeb
18190.

Which of the following is collaborating with AarogyaSetu app to leverage individual COVID-19 safety status provided by the AarogyaSetu app to enhance the efficacy of its tech-led social distancing solutions to curb the spread of the disease?

A. Park+
B. Get My Parking
C. Park 24x7
D. ​ParkingRhino
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Get My Parking
18191.

The genetic material of bacteria is found in

A. Nucleus
B. Cytoplasm
C. Cell membrane
D. Ribosome
Answer» C. Cell membrane
18192.

The value of y as t → ∞ for an initial value of y(1) = 0, for the differential equation \(\left( {4{t^2} + 1} \right)\frac{{dy}}{{dt}} + 8yt - t = 0\), is

A. 1
B. \(\frac{1}{2}\)
C. \(\frac{1}{4}\)
D. \(\frac{1}{8}\)
Answer» E.
18193.

Select the option that means the same as the given idiom.To set aside

A. To move side ways
B. To reject an offer
C. To stop temporarily
D. To finish a work
Answer» C. To stop temporarily
18194.

What people are averse of due to corruption in India?

A. thinking of stardom
B. thinking of public life
C. thinking of monetary gains
D. thinking of undue favours
Answer» C. thinking of monetary gains
18195.

To continue the progress achieved in the Agriculture Sector in the State, the Government has established Convergence Committees under the chairmanship of

A. Zila Parishad Chairperson
B. District Collector
C. Joint Director, Agriculture
D. General Manager, District Industries Wing
Answer» C. Joint Director, Agriculture
18196.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.She felt like a fish out of water at her new job.

A. comfortable and relaxed
B. angry and hurt
C. happy and free
D. uncomfortable and restless
Answer» E.
18197.

The word 'unemployed' in the passage means

A. jobless
B. in search of employment
C. not working
D. unused
Answer» E.
18198.

The fourth proportional of the values 2.1, 3.5, 5.4 is

A. 9.0
B. 7.5
C. 6.0
D. 3.5
Answer» B. 7.5
18199.

Which of the following pairs is associated with the taxation system of the Marathas?

A. Polaj and Parauti
B. Iqta and Jagir
C. Zat and Sawar
D. Chauth and Sardeshmukh
Answer» E.
18200.

WAN stands for:

A. Wireless Area Network
B. Wap Area Network
C. Wide Area Network
D. Wide Array Net
Answer» D. Wide Array Net