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| 19351. |
The salary of a Sales officer in the company is Rs. 20,000, then what was the expense (in Rs. lakhs) due to salaries that had to be paid when posts were filled for the vacancies in the year 2015? |
| A. | 25 |
| B. | 15 |
| C. | 20 |
| D. | 10 |
| Answer» D. 10 | |
| 19352. |
Which of the following statements are correct ?(a) Within his own kingdom (Swarajya) Shivaji attempted to build regular administration on the model of Deccan Sultanates. The taxation within it was very light.(b) Shivaji’s death saw a momentary eclipse of the polity he had founded, as his son Shambhaji was captured and executed by Aurangzeb.(c) Maratha sardars enlarged their resources by a rigorous collection of Chauth, failing which they subjected the recalcitrant territory to plunder.(d) Tarabai, the widow of Shivaji’s son, accepted the Mughal suzerainty. Select the correct answer from the code given below : |
| A. | (b), (c) and (d) only |
| B. | (a), (b) and (c) only |
| C. | (a), (b), (c) and (d) |
| D. | (b) and (c) only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19353. |
The Average of 2 numbers is 24. If the first number is increased by 2 and the last number is decreased by 2. What is the new average of the two numbers? |
| A. | 24 |
| B. | 23 |
| C. | 20 |
| D. | 22.5 |
| Answer» B. 23 | |
| 19354. |
What is the value of 12 + 3(-2 × 3) - (18 ÷ 6) = ? |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 9 |
| C. | -9 |
| D. | -5 |
| Answer» D. -5 | |
| 19355. |
The ripple factor of a full-wave rectifier (FWR) is |
| A. | 0.48 |
| B. | 0.84 |
| C. | 1.48 |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. 0.84 | |
| 19356. |
The expression \(\mathop {\lim }\limits_{{\rm{\alpha }} \to {\rm{0}}} \frac{{{\rm{x^{\alpha}-1}} }}{{\ {\rm{\alpha}} }}\) is equal to |
| A. | log x |
| B. | 0 |
| C. | x log x |
| D. | ∞ |
| Answer» B. 0 | |
| 19357. |
Study the following times graph and answer the question on the basis:Sales of books (in thousand rupees) given in two successive years of 2010 and 2011 of five branches of a publishing company have been given. In the last two years, what is total sale of branches C1, C3 and C5 together (in thousand). |
| A. | 439 |
| B. | 419 |
| C. | 428 |
| D. | 409 |
| Answer» D. 409 | |
| 19358. |
Steel structures are ideally suitable for impact loads because they have high: |
| A. | toughness value |
| B. | elastic modulus |
| C. | design stress |
| D. | plastic modulus |
| Answer» B. elastic modulus | |
| 19359. |
We have a set of 3 linear equations in 3 unknowns. ‘X ≡ Y’ means X and Y are equivalent statements and ‘X ≢ Y’ means X and Y are not equivalent statements.P: There is a unique solution.Q: The equations are linearly independent.R: All eigenvalues of the coefficient matrix are nonzero.S: The determinant of the coefficient matrix is nonzero.Which one of the following is TRUE? |
| A. | P ≡ R ≡ Q ≡ S |
| B. | P ≡ R ≢ Q ≡ S |
| C. | P ≡ Q ≢ R ≡ S |
| D. | P ≢ Q ≢ R ≢ S |
| Answer» B. P ≡ R ≢ Q ≡ S | |
| 19360. |
Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following number series?5, 17, 53, ? , 485 |
| A. | 161 |
| B. | 157 |
| C. | 163 |
| D. | 159 |
| Answer» B. 157 | |
| 19361. |
The summer solstice 2019 in the Northern Hemisphere will occur on ________. |
| A. | 24th June |
| B. | 21st June |
| C. | 20th June |
| D. | 26th June |
| Answer» C. 20th June | |
| 19362. |
The Boolean function ‘f’ implemented as shown in the figure using two input multiplexers is: |
| A. | AB̅C + ABC̅ |
| B. | ABC + AB̅C̅ |
| C. | A̅BC + ABC̅ |
| D. | A̅B̅C + A̅BC̅ |
| Answer» B. ABC + AB̅C̅ | |
| 19363. |
The Table shows the number of candidates appearing for an interview for a post in six Banks (H, I, J, K, L, M) and percentage of qualifying candidates.BanksCandidatesAppearing% of CandidatesQualifyingH150014I220026J300017K98020 L120028M250021 The number of candidates who did not qualify in bank K was approximately what percentage (Correct to nearest integer) of the candidates who did not qualify in bank I? |
| A. | 44 |
| B. | 42 |
| C. | 51 |
| D. | 48 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19364. |
Select the correct option that will fill in the blank and complete the series.8, 13, 21, 38, 62, 99, ____ |
| A. | 126 |
| B. | 136 |
| C. | 147 |
| D. | 116 |
| Answer» D. 116 | |
| 19365. |
What was the day of the week on 24th October 2011? |
| A. | Tuesday |
| B. | Monday |
| C. | Saturday |
| D. | Wednesday |
| Answer» C. Saturday | |
| 19366. |
Westergaard's formula for vertical stress gives greater value of stress than that by the Boussinesq's formula when r/z exceeds |
| A. | 1.5 |
| B. | 2.0 |
| C. | 2.5 |
| D. | 3.0 |
| Answer» B. 2.0 | |
| 19367. |
The factors of xy – ab + by – xa are: |
| A. | (a + y)(x – b) |
| B. | (y – a)(x + b) |
| C. | (y – a)(x – b) |
| D. | (a – y)(x + b) |
| Answer» C. (y – a)(x – b) | |
| 19368. |
Read the following statements carefully:1.The Narendra Modi Government has completed fifty days in office in its second term on 22 July 2019.2.PM Narendra Modi has already laid down the vision of India becoming a Five-trillion dollar economy by 2024-25.3.Indian economy is expected to grow at 7.3% in 2018-19 while maintaining macro-economic stability.Which of the above statements is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 1 and 2 |
| C. | Only 1 and 3 |
| D. | Only 3 |
| E. | All are correct |
| Answer» C. Only 1 and 3 | |
| 19369. |
The Harappan Civilization flourished around 2500 BC in what we call today ________. |
| A. | Pakistan and Afghanistan |
| B. | Western India and Pakistan |
| C. | Afghanistan and Western India |
| D. | India and China |
| Answer» C. Afghanistan and Western India | |
| 19370. |
What is the general tone of the passage? |
| A. | Funny / humorous |
| B. | Sombre |
| C. | Didactic |
| D. | Tragic |
| Answer» D. Tragic | |
| 19371. |
The area of the base of a right circular cone is 81π cm2 and its height is 12 cm. What is the curved surface area (in cm2) of the cone? |
| A. | 144 π |
| B. | 108 π |
| C. | 126 π |
| D. | 135 π |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19372. |
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Invite everyone in the group to ........... us for a weekend party. |
| A. | join |
| B. | join together |
| C. | join them |
| D. | join each other |
| Answer» B. join together | |
| 19373. |
Two long parallel plates of the same emissivity 0.5 are maintained at different temperatures and have radiation heat exchange between them. The radiation shield of emissivity 0.25 placed in the middle will reduce radiation heat exchange to: |
| A. | 1/2 |
| B. | 1/4 |
| C. | 3/10 |
| D. | 3/5 |
| Answer» D. 3/5 | |
| 19374. |
Select the most appropriate option of fill in blank No. 1. |
| A. | Since |
| B. | And |
| C. | Because |
| D. | So |
| Answer» C. Because | |
| 19375. |
Which of the following is the other name of isentropic process? |
| A. | a reversible isothermal process |
| B. | a reversible adiabatic process |
| C. | a reversible isobaric process |
| D. | a reversible isochoric process |
| Answer» C. a reversible isobaric process | |
| 19376. |
The scheme launched by the Union Government of India to provide online LPG connections is: |
| A. | DIGI DHAN |
| B. | BHIM |
| C. | SARAL |
| D. | SAHAJ |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19377. |
The plastering done in X-ray rooms |
| A. | Granite silicon plaster |
| B. | Gypsum plaster |
| C. | Barium plaster |
| D. | Acoustic plaster |
| Answer» D. Acoustic plaster | |
| 19378. |
Which of the following is NOT correct with respect to drip irrigation? |
| A. | It saves water wastage. |
| B. | Fertilizers can be used with high efficiency. |
| C. | It requires very less installation. |
| D. | It prevents soil erosion. |
| Answer» D. It prevents soil erosion. | |
| 19379. |
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.It was three o'clock in the afternoonX -find our bearers Y -before we woke, to Z -preparing to return |
| A. | YXZ |
| B. | XZY |
| C. | XYZ |
| D. | ZYX |
| Answer» B. XZY | |
| 19380. |
What is the essential message being conveyed by the author of the passage ? |
| A. | The objectives of inclusive growth laid down by the founding fathers of the nation should be remembered. |
| B. | The Government needs to make available more schools and health sevices. |
| C. | The Government needs to establish markets and industries to meet the needs of the poor strata of the society. |
| D. | There is a need to rethink the role of the State in achieving inclusive growth. |
| E. | None of the above options is correct |
| Answer» E. None of the above options is correct | |
| 19381. |
What is the height of the Shivling situated in the Bhojeshwar Temple in Bhojpur? |
| A. | 16 feet |
| B. | 17 feet |
| C. | 15 feet |
| D. | 18 feet |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19382. |
The internal impedance of a power source is (3 + 4i) Ω. Maximum power transfer occurs when the load impedance ZL is equal to: |
| A. | (3 + 4i) Ω |
| B. | (3 – 4i) Ω |
| C. | 0 Ω |
| D. | ∞ |
| Answer» C. 0 Ω | |
| 19383. |
The coefficient of thermal conductivity of a metal plate depends on - |
| A. | Temperature difference |
| B. | Thickness of the plate |
| C. | Area of the plate |
| D. | None of above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19384. |
Vertical sides of concrete columns shuttering may be stripped after |
| A. | 1 to 2 days |
| B. | 7 days |
| C. | 14 days |
| D. | 21 days |
| Answer» B. 7 days | |
| 19385. |
The temperature at which the air mass just becomes saturated if cooled at a constant pressure with moisture neither added nor removed is called the |
| A. | mean daily temperature |
| B. | dew point |
| C. | degree day |
| D. | normal daily temperature |
| E. | average daily temperature |
| Answer» C. degree day | |
| 19386. |
The food pipe through which food is taken to the stomach from the mouth is known as ______. |
| A. | buccal cavity |
| B. | diaphragm |
| C. | oesophagus |
| D. | trachea |
| Answer» D. trachea | |
| 19387. |
The statements below are followed by two conclusions labelled I and II. Assuming that the information in the statements is true. even if it appears to be at variance with generally established facts, decide which conclusion(s) logically and definitely follow(s) from the information given in the statements.Statements:Some dolls are flowers.No trees are dolls.Conclusions:I. No dolls are trees.II. Some flowers are trees. |
| A. | Both conclusions I and II follow |
| B. | Only conclusion I follows |
| C. | Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows |
| D. | Only conclusion II follows |
| Answer» C. Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows | |
| 19388. |
The type of wiring that is highly suitable for a temporary shed is |
| A. | Cleat wiring |
| B. | Wooden capping and casing wiring |
| C. | Lead sheathed wiring |
| D. | Conduit wiring |
| Answer» B. Wooden capping and casing wiring | |
| 19389. |
What is the maximum number of students in which 175 bananas and 105 oranges can be equally divided? |
| A. | 140 |
| B. | 5 |
| C. | 105 |
| D. | 35 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19390. |
Which of the following laws states that "When a system is at zero absolute temperature, the entropy of system is zero"? |
| A. | Zeroth law of thermodynamics |
| B. | First law of thermodynamics |
| C. | Second law of thermodynamics |
| D. | Third law of thermodynamics |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19391. |
The process of striking a balance between accommodation and assimilation is called ______ and is very important in Piaget’s theory of Cognitive Development.I. AdaptationII. Equilibration |
| A. | Only I |
| B. | Both I and II |
| C. | Only II |
| D. | Neither I nor II |
| Answer» D. Neither I nor II | |
| 19392. |
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.CARPENTER : RETNDPRAC :: SUGARCANE : ______. |
| A. | GUSCRAENA |
| B. | AGUSSENAC |
| C. | AGUSRENAC |
| D. | ENACQAGUS |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19393. |
The mass fraction of α ferrite and cementite in pearlite is |
| A. | 0.77 and 0.33 respectively |
| B. | 0.7 and 0.3 respectively |
| C. | 0.02 and 0.98 respectively |
| D. | 0.888 and 0.112 respectively |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19394. |
The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act is deemed to have come into force on 19 September ______. |
| A. | 2019 |
| B. | 2014 |
| C. | 2004 |
| D. | 2008 |
| Answer» B. 2014 | |
| 19395. |
If u : v : w = 1 : 5 : 13, then what will be the value of (3u + 2v + 4w) / (2w - u - 4v)? |
| A. | 25 |
| B. | 13 |
| C. | 12 |
| D. | 17 |
| Answer» C. 12 | |
| 19396. |
The magnetic bearing of a line 55° 30’ and the magnetic declination is 4° 30' east. The true bearing of a line will be |
| A. | 60° |
| B. | 34° 30’ |
| C. | 49° 30’ |
| D. | 51° |
| Answer» B. 34° 30’ | |
| 19397. |
Rivets and bolts subjected to both shear stress (Tvf,cal) and axial tensile stress (Stf, cal) shall be so proportioned that the stresses do not exceed the respective allowable stresses Tvf and Stf and the value of ((Tvf, cal/Tvf)+(Stf, cal/Stf)) does not exceed |
| A. | 0.90 |
| B. | 1.00 |
| C. | 1.80 |
| D. | 1.20 |
| E. | 1.40 |
| Answer» F. | |
| 19398. |
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).Emperor Ashoka (a) have conquered Kalinga (b) before he embraced Buddism. (c) No error. (d) |
| A. | A |
| B. | B |
| C. | C |
| D. | D |
| Answer» C. C | |
| 19399. |
The Indian Administrative Service and the Indian Police Service are deemed to be services created by the Parliament under: |
| A. | Article 301 |
| B. | Article 307 |
| C. | Article 292 |
| D. | Article 312 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19400. |
What is the simplified value of tan (θ/2) + cot (θ/2)? |
| A. | 2 cosec θ |
| B. | 2 sec θ |
| C. | sin θ |
| D. | cosec θ |
| Answer» B. 2 sec θ | |