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18901.

The following question has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response against the corresponding letter i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find no error, your response should be indicated as (d).We have to reach (a) there at ten (b) will you please walk little faster. (c) No error. (d)

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» D. D
18902.

Select the irrelevant from the following.Code∶ peripheral equipment

A. mouse
B. key board
C. ROM
D. webcam
Answer» D. webcam
18903.

The basic unit of a vertebrate kidney is the ______.

A. ureter
B. nephron
C. Malpighian tubule
D. Islets of Langerhans
Answer» C. Malpighian tubule
18904.

The concept of ‘Inclusive Education’ as advocated in the Right to Education Act, 2009 is based on

A. the behaviouristic principles.
B. a sympathetic attitude towards disabled.
C. a rights-based humanistic perspective.
D. mainstreaming of the disabled by offering them primarily vocational education.
Answer» D. mainstreaming of the disabled by offering them primarily vocational education.
18905.

Which of the following are measured by using a vector voltmeter?1. Amplifier gain and phase shift2. Filler transfer function3. Complex insertion lossSelect the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.
18906.

The weights of 4 boxes are 40, 30, 50 and 20 kilograms. Which of the following cannot be the total weight, in kilograms, of any combination of these boxes and in a combination a box can be used only once

A. 140
B. 130
C. 90
D. 100
Answer» C. 90
18907.

The first phase of the 16th Lok Sabha Elections had started from

A. 3rd March, 2014
B. 5th March, 2014
C. 7th April, 2014
D. 10th April, 2014
Answer» D. 10th April, 2014
18908.

The sum of two digits of a number is 10. If the digits are interchanged, then its value increases by 18. Find the number.

A. 46
B. 34
C. 18
D. 25
Answer» B. 34
18909.

Select the word-pair from the given options in which the two words are related in the same way as the two words in the following pair.Motor : Car

A. Tele : Vision
B. Type : Writer
C. Money : Order
D. Bull : Cart
Answer» E.
18910.

The ratio of the radius of the base and the height of a solid right circular cylinder is 2 : 3. If its volume is 202.125 cm3, then its total surface area is: (Take π = 22/7)

A. 192.5 cm2
B. 154 cm2
C. 168 cm2
D. 115.5 cm2
Answer» B. 154 cm2
18911.

Which is the phase of the moon which is a full bright view of the moon, where the moon is almost perfectly round in shape?

A. Gibbous moon
B. Full moon
C. Crescent moon
D. New moon
Answer» C. Crescent moon
18912.

What is driving a surge in imports from other nations?

A. A growing demand for organics.
B. A rumor spread by US Trade Data.
C. Newly launched genetically modified seeds.
D. Push from export-import companies.
Answer» B. A rumor spread by US Trade Data.
18913.

The property by virtue of which a deformed body springs back to its original position after removing the external force is known as

A. Plasticity
B. Elasticity
C. Ductility
D. Tenacity
Answer» C. Ductility
18914.

The statements below are followed by two conclusions labeled as I and II. Assuming that the information in the statements are true, even if it appears at variance from generally established facts, decide which conclusion(s) logically and definitely follow(s) from the information given in the statements.Statements:Some poems are poetries.Some poems are stories.Conclusions:I: Some poetries are poems.II: Some stories are poems.

A. Only conclusion II follows.
B. Only conclusion I follow.
C. Either conclusion I or conclusion II follows.
D. Both the conclusions follow.
Answer» E.
18915.

Which of the following cities set a Guinness World Record by lighting hundreds of thousands of earthen lamps as part of the festival of Diwali in October 2019?

A. Ayodhya
B. Vadodara
C. Thanjavur
D. Raigiri
Answer» B. Vadodara
18916.

The RMS value of a half-wave rectified symmetrical square wave current of 2 A is

A. √2 A
B. 1 A
C. 1/√2 A
D. √3 A
Answer» C. 1/√2 A
18917.

Which King gave titles like Muvendavelan, Araiyar etc to the rich landowner as a mark of respect?

A. Travancore King
B. Chola King
C. Malabar King
D. Pandya King
Answer» C. Malabar King
18918.

Three of the following four letter - clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Select the odd one out.

A. MPNO
B. TWUV
C. DGEF
D. HNLJ
Answer» E.
18919.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.Let us have all the regulations in black and white.

A. painted in colour
B. in writing
C. written on the black- board
D. printed in coloured ink
Answer» C. written on the black- board
18920.

The following pie-chart gives the break-up (in degrees) of land with various continents.Answer the questions on the basis of the pie-chart given.If the total area is 180 million sq. miles, what will be the area under E and G?

A. 60 million sq.miles
B. 50 million sq. miles
C. 56 million sq. miles
D. 46 million sq. miles
Answer» B. 50 million sq. miles
18921.

The French economy shrank around how much per cent in the first quarter of 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic decimated business activity?

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
E. 7
Answer» E. 7
18922.

The difference between the compound interest and simple interest on Rs. x at 7.5% per annum for 2 years is Rs. 45. What is the value of x?

A. 7,000
B. 10,000
C. 8,000
D. 9,000
Answer» D. 9,000
18923.

Which of the following method of valuation is most suitable for hotels and cinemas?

A. Rental method
B. Direct comparison
C. Valuation based on profit
D. Valuation based on cost
Answer» D. Valuation based on cost
18924.

The seismic mass of an accelerometer oscillates sinusoidally at 100 Hz with a maximum displacement of 10 mm from its mean position.The peak acceleration of the seismic mass is

A. 3947.84 m/s2
B. 3141.50 m/s2
C. 314.15 m/s2
D. 100.00 m/s2
Answer» B. 3141.50 m/s2
18925.

Which article in Indian Constitution states about Fundamental Duties?

A. Article 31C
B. Article 15
C. Article 51A
D. Article 21A
Answer» D. Article 21A
18926.

Which of the following is commonly referred to as the 'Fourth Estate'?

A. Clergy
B. Press
C. Nobility
D. Commoners
Answer» C. Nobility
18927.

When a ball drops on the floor it bounces. This is according to

A. Newton’s first law of motion
B. Newton’s second law of motion
C. Newton’s third law of motion
D. The ball is elastic
Answer» D. The ball is elastic
18928.

The Territories of Chhattisgarh are the result of which of the following Acts?

A. The State Reorganisation Act
B. The Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh (Transfer of Territories Act.)
C. The Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
18929.

The most __________, the cheapest,

A. unthinkable
B. extensive
C. limited
D. restricted
Answer» C. limited
18930.

Read the following statements about the recent discovery of first small-molecule inhibitors of the Streptococcus pyogenes Cas9 (SpCas9) protein:The discovery could enable more precise control over CRISPR-Cas9-based genome editing.They disrupt the binding of SpCas9 to DNA and thereby interfere with their ability to cut DNA.The new compounds allow for reversible and dose-dependent control of SpCas9-based technologies.Which of the following statements are correct?

A. Only 1
B. Both 1 and 2
C. Both 2 and 3
D. Only 3
E. All are correct
Answer» F.
18931.

Directions: In each of the questions below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. Consider the assumptions and decide which of them is/are implicit in the given statement.Drastic increase in pollution is now a global phenomenon.Assumption I: All countries have realized it and working towards the control.Assumption II: Growing population, industries, highways and constructions are beyond control.

A. Assumption I is strong
B. Assumption II is strong
C. Assumptions I and II are strong
D. Neither assumption I nor II is strong
Answer» B. Assumption II is strong
18932.

The density of reinforced concrete is taken as-

A. 2200 kg / m3
B. 2500 kg / m3
C. 2400 kg / m3
D. 2300 kg / m3
Answer» C. 2400 kg / m3
18933.

Select the option which is different from other given options.

A. Square
B. Sphere
C. Pyramid
D. Cylinder
Answer» B. Sphere
18934.

The head stock of a lathe is situated at the

A. right hand end of the lathe bed
B. left hand end of the lathe bed
C. middle of the lathe bed
D. bottom of the lathe bed
Answer» C. middle of the lathe bed
18935.

We can infer that the writer was a

A. disobedient student
B. lonely child
C. mischievous boy
D. studious boy
Answer» D. studious boy
18936.

The moment of resistance of a balanced reinforced is obtained by multiplying the lever arm with: _____.

A. Compressive force
B. Tensile force
C. Either compressive force or tensile force
D. Compressive force or tensile force both
Answer» D. Compressive force or tensile force both
18937.

The open loop transfer function of a unity feedback system is \(G(s)=\frac{K}{s(s^2+s+2)(s+3)}\). The range of K for which the system is stable is

A. \(\frac{21}{4}>K>0\)
B. \(13>K>0\)
C. \(\frac{21}{4}<\infty\)< span>
D. \(-6<\infty\)< span>
Answer» B. \(13>K>0\)
18938.

The smallest prime number is

A. 2
B. 3
C. 5
D. 7
Answer» B. 3
18939.

The RBI will purchase government securities worth how many rupees (in crores) through open market operations (OMOs) to keep the yields in check?

A. 5,000
B. 10,000
C. 15,000
D. 20,000
E. 25,000
Answer» E. 25,000
18940.

Read the following statements carefully:1.A cosmic body that hit the Earth and led to the formation of the Moon about 4.4 million years ago may have also delivered large quantities of water to our home planet, scientists have found. 2.The Earth is the only terrestrial planet with a large amount of water and a relatively large moon, which stabilises the Earth's axis.3.Both were essential for Earth to develop life. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A. Only 1
B. Only 1 and 2
C. Only 1 and 3
D. Only 2 and 3
E. All are correct
Answer» E. All are correct
18941.

What is the square root of 4x4 + 8x3 - 4x + 1?

A. 2x2 - 2x - 1
B. 2x2​ - x - 1
C. 2x2​ + 2x + 1
D. 2x2​ + 2x - 1
Answer» E.
18942.

The design done mathematically and based on principal of mechanics of machine is known as

A. Industrial design
B. Optimum design
C. Rational design
D. Empirical design
Answer» D. Empirical design
18943.

Recently, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) delivered its 102nd warship, ICGS ________, to the Indian Coast Guard.

A. Amrit Kaur
B. Vadinar
C. Kavaratti
D. Bharati
E. Seema
Answer» B. Vadinar
18944.

The speed of a boat is 60 m/hr. If the boat can travel 15 m downstream in the same time as it can travel 10 m upstream, find the speed of current.

A. 10 m/hr
B. 5 m/hr
C. 12 m/hr
D. 6 m/hr
E. 15 m/hr
Answer» D. 6 m/hr
18945.

The innovative concept of using sunshine to keep houses warm in freezing winters is called ________.

A. latent solar heating
B. conductive solar heating
C. radiation heating
D. passive solar heating
Answer» E.
18946.

Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number.4 ∶ 128 ∶∶ 6 ∶ ?

A. 430
B. 432
C. 433
D. 431
Answer» C. 433
18947.

The winds which bring about rain in most parts of India are the:

A. north west or north east monsoon winds
B. south west monsoon winds
C. south west or south east monsoon winds
D. north west or south west monsoon winds
Answer» C. south west or south east monsoon winds
18948.

The incomes of A and B are in the ratio 3:2 and their expenditures are in the ratio 5:3. If each saves Rs. 1,000, then B's income is

A. Rs. 3,000
B. Rs. 4,000
C. Rs. 6,000
D. Rs. 800
Answer» C. Rs. 6,000
18949.

Two positions of a cube are shown below. What will come opposite to face containing ‘3’?

A. 7
B. 5
C. 6
D. 9
Answer» C. 6
18950.

The _______ we make between races has nothing to do with

A. Similarly
B. Recognition
C. Choices
D. Distinction
Answer» E.