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19501.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.If someone is an old hand, then he/she is:

A. forgetful
B. weak
C. aged
D. experienced
Answer» E.
19502.

Select the most appropriate indirect form of the given sentence.Anshul said, “Should we go to the Zoo today?”

A. Anshul asked if we should go to the zoo today.
B. Anshul asked if they should go to the zoo that day.
C. Anshul told that they should go to the zoo that day.
D. Anshul announced that they would go to the zoo that day.
Answer» C. Anshul told that they should go to the zoo that day.
19503.

Which of the following regular expressions represents the language of strings ending in aa?

A. (a, ba)* b
B. (a, b) * aa
C. (a, b) + aa
D. (aa, ab) * a
Answer» C. (a, b) + aa
19504.

The chemical formula of Ammonium Sulphate is ____

A. (NH4)3SO4
B. NH4(SO4)
C. (NH4)2SO4
D. NH4(SO2)3
Answer» D. NH4(SO2)3
19505.

Which city has the oldest metro system ?

A. Chicago
B. Now York
C. Berlin
D. London
Answer» E.
19506.

Rotary compressor is used in those cases where:

A. High discharge rate at low pressure is required
B. Low discharge rate at high pressure is required
C. Low discharge rate at low pressure is required
D. None of these
Answer» B. Low discharge rate at high pressure is required
19507.

Select the option that will correctly replace the question mark (?) in the series.7, 18, 40, 73, ?

A. 117
B. 115
C. 127
D. 107
Answer» B. 115
19508.

The simplified value of 3 × 2 ÷ 3 of 2 × 3 ÷ (5 + 5 × 5 ÷ 5 of 5 – 5 ÷ 10 of 1/5) is:

A. 5/7
B. 6/7
C. 30/59
D. 2/3
Answer» C. 30/59
19509.

Rs. 2,64,000 is invested for 3 years at 8.25% simple interest. The interest is∶

A. Rs. 87,120
B. Rs. 43,560
C. Rs. 21,780
D. Rs. 65,340
Answer» E.
19510.

What is the best method of thyristor triggering?

A. Temperature triggering
B. Gate pulse triggering
C. Light triggering
D. Forward voltage triggering
Answer» C. Light triggering
19511.

The bonds formed by the elements having larger atoms are:

A. weaker
B. stronger
C. very weak
D. very strong
Answer» B. stronger
19512.

Sound waves consists of 20 compressions and 20 rarefactions in 10 m length. The wavelength of the waves is

A. 25 cm
B. 50 cm
C. 75 cm
D. 100 cm
Answer» C. 75 cm
19513.

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.4 3 185 6 277 3 ?

A. 27
B. 19
C. 25
D. 18
Answer» B. 19
19514.

Which of the following space agencies uses a spacecraft named Hayabusa ?

A. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
B. Centre national detudes spatiales (CNES)
C. China National Space Administration (CNSA)
D. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Answer» E.
19515.

Two numbers are in the ration 5 : 4 If their LCM is 180, find the numbers.

A. 100 and 80
B. 45 and 36
C. 63 and 54
D. 90 and 72
Answer» C. 63 and 54
19516.

The value of which one of the following fractions falls in between 3/5 and 7/8?

A. 8/9
B. 6/7
C. 12/13
D. 4/7
Answer» C. 12/13
19517.

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true. even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.Statements:1. Most teachers are women.2. Some women are managers.Conclusions:I. Some managers are women.II. Some teachers are managers.

A. Both conclusions I and II follow.
B. Only conclusion I follows.
C. Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
D. Only conclusion II follows.
Answer» C. Neither conclusion I nor II follows.
19518.

Until 1999, the Union Budget was announced at 5 pm on the last working day of ______.

A. February
B. April
C. March
D. January
Answer» B. April
19519.

Which of the following sea has highest salinity?

A. Red Sea
B. Black Sea
C. Dead Sea
D. Arabian Sea
Answer» D. Arabian Sea
19520.

Rewrite the sentence in the direct speech.They said that they played cricket.

A. They said, "They plays cricket"
B. They said, "They are playing cricket"
C. They said, "They have been playing cricket"
D. They said, "We play cricket"
Answer» E.
19521.

The Arjuna award is given for which of the following category

A. Politics
B. Peace
C. Literature
D. Sports
Answer» E.
19522.

Read the statement and choose one conclusion from the given alternatives. :Statement:All countries are districtsSome villages are not districtsConclusions:1. All countries are villages2. Some countries are villages3. Some villages are not countries4. Some countries are not villagesA. None followsB. Only 2 and 4 followC. Only 2 and 3 followD. All follows

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» B. B
19523.

The saponification of a fat or oil is done using solution for hot process

A. KOH
B. NaOH
C. HCL
D. NaCl
Answer» C. HCL
19524.

When the direction of motion of coil is perpendicular to the electromagnetic field, then the value of induced current is __________.

A. Minimum
B. Maximum
C. Neither minimum nor maximum
D. No option is correct
Answer» C. Neither minimum nor maximum
19525.

Which criterion of the standardised test refers to consistency of test scorers?

A. Validity
B. Reliability
C. Usability
D. Objectivity
Answer» C. Usability
19526.

The output of an OR gate is 0, if the inputs are _______.

A. (0,0)
B. (0,1)
C. (1,0)
D. (1,1)
Answer» B. (0,1)
19527.

The fertile Gangetic plain is made up of rich _____ soil.

A. Arid
B. Black
C. Alluvial
D. Red
Answer» D. Red
19528.

Scientists from which of the following institutes have fabricated transparent and flexible EMI shields made of metal meshes using the crack templating method via spray coating?

A. National Center For Biological Sciences
B. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre For Advanced Scientific Research
C. Raman Research Institute
D. Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences
E. Material Research Centre
Answer» E. Material Research Centre
19529.

The LCM of two numbers is 48. The numbers are in the ratio \(1 : \dfrac{2}{3}.\) The sum of the numbers is _____.

A. 60
B. 40
C. 20
D. 45
Answer» C. 20
19530.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If no substitution is required, select ‘No substitution’. Several interesting articles were share by the group of academics.

A. are share to
B. were shared by
C. were sharing
D. No substitution
Answer» C. were sharing
19531.

Which of the following is/are credit rating agency/agencies in India?

A. CRISIL
B. CARE
C. ICRA
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
19532.

Which is the most abundant metal in the earth’s crust?

A. Iron
B. Silver
C. Aluminium
D. Copper
Answer» D. Copper
19533.

Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number.3: 30 : : 4 : ?

A. 70
B. 64
C. 66
D. 68
Answer» E.
19534.

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.EASY : DDNF :: MAKE : ?

A. XXPN
B. NXPX
C. LDFL
D. LFDL
Answer» C. LDFL
19535.

Which of the following is an example of a non-cellulosic fibre ?

A. Rayon
B. Linen
C. Jute
D. Nylon
Answer» E.
19536.

There are eight girls A to H was need to go for dance sessions in two batches of four girls each. Following are the criteria:(1) B and H have to go together(2) D and F do not go together(3) A and C never go togetherIf B and C go in the first batch, then who of the following can be in the second batch?

A. A, D, F and G
B. A, D, H and G
C. A, D, E and G
D. A, C, E and G
Answer» D. A, C, E and G
19537.

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. IDEAS : EJDTB : : FOREX : ?

A. PGQYF
B. PGSFY
C. GPSYF
D. PGSYF
Answer» B. PGSFY
19538.

Select the pair of words from the given options that shares a similar relationship as the given pair.Shark : Fish

A. Dolphin : Fish
B. Whale : Mammal
C. Iguana : Amphibian
D. Bat : Bird
Answer» C. Iguana : Amphibian
19539.

The following data was observed for a CI engine: Fuel-air ratio: 0.04, Volumetric efficiency: 85%, Indicated mean effective pressure: 8 bar, Fuel calorific value: 44000 kJ/kg, Density of air: 1 kg/m3. What is the indicated thermal efficiency of this engine?

A. 43%
B. 64%
C. 53%
D. 69%
Answer» D. 69%
19540.

What are the advantages of water tube boilers over fire tube boilers?A. Steam at higher pressures can be producedB. More effective heat transferC. Sediment deposition is more

A. A only
B. A and C only
C. A, B and C
D. A and B only
Answer» E.
19541.

Select the given characters from the given options. Select odd characters from the given options.

A. FDB
B. RPN
C. XVT
D. HJL
Answer» E.
19542.

The included angle for the ISO metric thread is:

A. 29°
B. 47.5°
C. 55°
D. 60°
Answer» E.
19543.

Select the letter-cluster that is related to the third letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster.THRC:DSIU:PUQE:?

A. GRWQ
B. FRVQ
C. FSVR
D. FMVD
Answer» C. FSVR
19544.

Which of the following options best explains the meaning of the word ‘reclusive’ as used in the passage?

A. Secluded
B. Inclusive
C. Exclusive
D. Sociable
Answer» B. Inclusive
19545.

Read each of the following sentences to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. If you feel there is no error in a sentence, signify a 'No error' response.He died (A)/ fighting in behalf (B)/ of his country (C)/ No error (D)

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» C. C
19546.

The directional movement of a plant part in response to the touch of an object is called ________.

A. Thigmotropism
B. Phototropism
C. Geotropism
D. Hydrotropism
Answer» B. Phototropism
19547.

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.Cairo : Egypt :: Paris :?

A. Germany
B. France
C. England
D. Italy
Answer» C. England
19548.

Three successive discounts of 20%, 25% and 15% are given. What will be the net discount (in percentage)?

A. 60
B. 49
C. 55
D. 65
Answer» C. 55
19549.

Which human organ is responsible for removing nitrogenous waste from the human body?

A. Lungs
B. Kidney
C. Liver
D. Pancreas
Answer» C. Liver
19550.

The sewage treatment units in which biological decomposition of organic matter takes place are called

A. Sludge sedimentation tanks
B. Trickling filters
C. Imhoff tanks
D. Both 2) and 3)
Answer» E.