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20001.

Which country in the month of November 2015 was ranked No. 1 men’s team for the first time in FIFA rankings?

A. Nigeria
B. Belgium
C. Russia
D. Portugal
Answer» C. Russia
20002.

The average of the first 20 multiples of 12 is:A. 124B. 120C. 126D. 130

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» D. D
20003.

The ratio of PV cell’s actual maximum power output to its theoretical power output is called

A. Quantum factor
B. Fill factor
C. Quantum efficiency
D. PV factor
Answer» C. Quantum efficiency
20004.

Which letter cluster will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?TAP, VZT, XYX, ZXB, BWF,?

A. EHW
B. EVH
C. DVJ
D. DJV
Answer» D. DJV
20005.

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding capital expenditure(s)?

A. Capital expenditure is transferred to trading and profit and loss account.
B. Capital expenditures are spread over more than one accounting period.
C. Capital expenditure benefits more than one accounting year.
D. Capital expenditure is incurred to acquire fixed assets for operation of business.
Answer» B. Capital expenditures are spread over more than one accounting period.
20006.

What is the action of dry HCI gas on dry litmus paper?

A. Blue litmus paper turns red
B. Blue litmus paper turns white
C. Blue or red litmus paper does not change its colour
D. Red litmus paper turns blue
Answer» D. Red litmus paper turns blue
20007.

Which of the following is not the Maxwell's equation?

A. \(div \ \vec{D}=\rho\)
B. \(div \ \vec{B}=-\mu_0 \vec{J}\)
C. \(curl \ \vec{E} = \dfrac{-\partial \vec{B}}{\partial t}\)
D. \(curl \ \vec{H}=\vec{J} + \dfrac{\partial \vec{D}}{\partial t}\)
Answer» C. \(curl \ \vec{E} = \dfrac{-\partial \vec{B}}{\partial t}\)
20008.

There is an old story told of a man who ____ into a deep sleep.

A. fell
B. fall
C. slept
D. fallen
Answer» B. fall
20009.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.The problem, at least for those holidaying in Gibraltar, is that neither of these hotels ______ a beach.

A. has
B. have
C. had
D. having
Answer» B. have
20010.

Shifting agriculture in Brazil is known as:

A. Milpa
B. Jhuming
C. Roca
D. Ladang
Answer» D. Ladang
20011.

Seven resistance each of 5 Ω are connected as shown in the figure. The equivalent resistance between the point A and B is

A. 3 Ω
B. 11 Ω
C. 15 Ω
D. None of the above
Answer» E.
20012.

Which of the following economic schemes is an initiative designed for the non-corporate, non-agricultural sector, micro and small enterprises with credit requirements of less than Rs.10 lakhs?

A. National Social Assistance Scheme
B. Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana
C. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
D. National Health Insurance Scheme
Answer» C. Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
20013.

The diameter of a solid hemisphere is 35 cm. What is its total surface area? \(\left( {Take\;\pi = \frac{{22}}{7}} \right)\)

A. 3163 cm2
B. 2961 cm2
C. 2887.5 cm2
D. 2198.5 cm2
Answer» D. 2198.5 cm2
20014.

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.DEMOGRAPHY : EDOMHSPAYH ∷ BACKGROUND : ?

A. DNKCSHUOAB
B. DNKCHSUOAB
C. ABKCHSUODN
D. ABKCSHUOND
Answer» D. ABKCSHUOND
20015.

The National Cadet Corps (NCC) celebrated its 71st Raising Day on ________ 2019.

A. 24 November
B. 23 November
C. 25 November
D. 22 November
E. None of these
Answer» B. 23 November
20016.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Get a foot in the door

A. To be injured
B. To block the path
C. To be lucky
D. To have a chance to do something
Answer» E.
20017.

Surface finish of casting depends upon

A. Mould dressing
B. Pattern finish
C. Sand compactness
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
20018.

Which of the following books was NOT written by Bhavabhuti?

A. Mudrarakshasa
B. Malatimadhava
C. Mahaviracharita
D. Uttararamacharita
Answer» B. Malatimadhava
20019.

The landscape formed by the erosion work of river is ______

A. Delta
B. Flood plain
C. Gorge
D. Natural embankment
Answer» D. Natural embankment
20020.

The pressure and temperature of mixture of 4 kg O2 and 6 kg N2 are 4 bar and 27°C. What will be the value of molecular weight of mixture?

A. 40.67
B. 39.87
C. 29.47
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
20021.

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options. P: This time the court will have to do more than pronounce on whether the provision discriminates against men on the basis of gender and gives an unconstitutional exemption to women. Q: The Supreme Court has noted that in a case of adultery, one person is liable for the offence but the other is absolved and that the concept of gender neutrality, on which criminal law normally proceeds, is absent. R: By agreeing to have another look at the constitutional validity of Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code, under which men can be prosecuted for adultery, the court has re-opened a question that has been decided thrice in the past. S: While agreeing to issue the notice to the government, the Bench has observed that the provision is archaic.

A. PRQS
B. RPSQ
C. SQRP
D. QRSP
Answer» E.
20022.

The evaporating rate R from a clean surface is related to the equilibrium vapor pressure Pe (in pascal) of the evaporating species (M is the molecular weight in gm) by a relation):a) \(R = 4.43 \times {10^{ - 4}}{\left( {\frac{M}{T}} \right)^{\frac{1}{2}}}{P_e}\)b) \(R = 4.43 \times {10^{ - 4}}{\left( {\frac{M}{T}} \right)^{}}{P_e}\)c) \(R = 4.43 \times {10^{ - 4}}{\left( {\frac{M}{kT}} \right)^{\frac{1}{2}}}{P_e}\)d) \(R = 4.43 \times {10^{ - 4}}{\left( {\frac{M}{T}} \right)^{\frac{3}{2}}}{P_e}\)Choose the correct option:

A. is correct but c) is wrong
B. is wrong but d) is correct
C. Both a) and b) are correct
D. a), b) and d) are correct
Answer» B. is wrong but d) is correct
20023.

Which company has won prestigious “Golden Globe Tiger Award” for excellence and leadership for the year 2017?

A. Coal India Limited
B. Gujrat Narmada Valley Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited
C. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
D. National Fertilizers Limited
Answer» C. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
20024.

Sunitha is ranked 9th from the front and there are six girls after Sunitha and before Rekha. Also Rekha is ranked 12th from the last end. Find the total number of students in the class.

A. 28
B. 30
C. 25
D. 27
Answer» E.
20025.

Which bank has transformed its mobile banking app, iMobile, into an app that offers payments and banking services to customers of any bank?

A. Yes Bank
B. ICICI Bank
C. PNB
D. Axis Bank
E. HDFC Bank
Answer» C. PNB
20026.

The Defence Ministry has signed an MoU with which IIT and DARPG to develop artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to conduct a predictive analysis of public grievances?

A. IIT Kanpur
B. IIT Kharagpur
C. IIT Madras
D. IIT Roorkee
E. IIT Bombay
Answer» B. IIT Kharagpur
20027.

The first Indian appointed as the chief economist of the World Bank in September 2012 is

A. Amartya Sen
B. Jagdish Bhagwati
C. Kaushik Basu
D. Vijay Kelkar
Answer» D. Vijay Kelkar
20028.

Which of the following archaeological sites provide evidence of awareness and technical skill of Harappans for the water resource management ?(a) Dholavira(b) Mohenjodaro(c) Harappa(d) KalibanganSelect the correct answer from the code given below:

A. (a) and (b)
B. (b) and (c)
C. (c) and (d)
D. (a) and (c)
Answer» B. (b) and (c)
20029.

Select the term that will complete the following letter series.QN, RP, TS, WW, _____, FH

A. YC
B. XB
C. AC
D. AB
Answer» E.
20030.

Which of the following activities will be considered most relevant for pre-active stage of teaching ?(i) Writing of instructional objectives(ii) Presentation of content in relation to objectives(iii) Preparing a guideline for improvement in teaching(iv) Preparation of Lesson Plan(v) Asking probing questionsChoose the correct answer from the code given below :

A. (i) and (ii)
B. (i) and (iv)
C. (ii) and (v)
D. (iii) and (iv)
Answer» C. (ii) and (v)
20031.

The theoretical treatise on ancient Indian dramaturgy and histrionics 'Natyashastra' was written by:

A. Patanjali
B. Panini
C. Kalidas
D. Bharata
Answer» E.
20032.

The value of \(\frac{{5{{\cos }^2}60^\circ\space +\space 4{{\sec }^2}30^\circ\space - \space{{\tan }^2}45^\circ }}{{{{\tan }^2}60^\circ\space -\space {{\sin }^2}30^\circ\space -\space {{\cos }^2}45^\circ }}\) is

A. \(\frac{22}{9}\)
B. \(\frac{67}{27}\)
C. \(\frac{19}{9}\)
D. \(\frac{67}{24}\)
Answer» C. \(\frac{19}{9}\)
20033.

Which of the following is NOT the smith forging operation?

A. Upsetting
B. Bending
C. Setting down
D. Casting
Answer» E.
20034.

When is the International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members observed?

A. 24 March
B. 25 March
C. 26 March
D. 27 March
E. 28 March
Answer» C. 26 March
20035.

Some equations are solved on the basis of a certain system. Find the correct answer for the given equations on that basis:-5 × 7 × 4 = 537 × 5 × 8 = 678 × 3 × 6 = ?

A. 87
B. 67
C. 73
D. 77
Answer» E.
20036.

What is known as "Yantradoot Gram' in Madhya Pradesh?

A. Villages without any machinery
B. Fully mechanized village
C. Villages having electricity
D. Villages having water pump
Answer» C. Villages having electricity
20037.

The Complement Accumulator (CMA) instruction of 8085 processor on execution affects

A. Zero Flag
B. Sign Flag
C. Carry Flag
D. None of the flags
Answer» E.
20038.

The motion of outgoing water from the hole made at the midpoint of a completely filled open cylindrical tank with water is ___________.

A. forced vortex form
B. irrotational
C. rotational
D. turbulent
Answer» C. rotational
20039.

Select the correct option that will fill in the blank and complete the series.0.25, 1, ______, 4, 6.25, 9

A. 2.25
B. 2
C. 2.75
D. 3
Answer» B. 2
20040.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.Trying to find my lost ring in the college is like looking for a needle in a haystack.

A. Doing something impossible
B. Making a big deal of a small thing
C. Doing something unimportant
D. Doing something secretly
Answer» B. Making a big deal of a small thing
20041.

স্বর্ণকুমারী দেবীর প্রথম উপন্যাসটির নাম হল

A. 'ছিন্নমুকুল'
B. 'স্নেহলতা'
C. 'দীপনির্বাণ'
D. 'কাহাকে'
Answer» D. 'কাহাকে'
20042.

that his friend had _____ a jewel in his garment,

A. hiding
B. hidden
C. conceal
D. hide
Answer» C. conceal
20043.

The Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (CIBA) has developed the country's first vaccine for deadly viral nervous necrosis (VNN) disease. CIBA is based in which city?

A. Bengaluru
B. Chennai
C. Mumbai
D. Ahmedabad
E. Kolkata
Answer» C. Mumbai
20044.

What is the approximate North-South extent of India from Kashmir to Kanyakumari?

A. 2400 km
B. 2900 km
C. 3200 km
D. 3600 km
Answer» D. 3600 km
20045.

Tata Cleantech Capital, a non-banking financial company, has secured how many billion-yen loan agreement from Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)?

A. 5
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12
E. 15
Answer» D. 12
20046.

The value of tan24.tan48.tan42.tan66 is.

A. 0
B. 1/2
C. 2
D. 1
Answer» E.
20047.

Which of the following set a target of 100% village electrification by 1 May, 2018?

A. Government of India
B. Uttar Pradesh Government
C. Bihar Government
D. Punjab Government
Answer» B. Uttar Pradesh Government
20048.

The enthalpy of moist air with normal notations is given by

A. h = (1.005 + 1.88ω)t + 2500ω
B. h = 1.88ωt + 2500ω
C. h = 1.005ωt
D. h = (1.88 + 1.005ω)t + 2500ω
Answer» B. h = 1.88ωt + 2500ω
20049.

The 14th Dalai Lama resides in _______.

A. Gangtok
B. Kalimpong
C. Dharamsala
D. Shillong
Answer» D. Shillong
20050.

Select the most appropriate words to fill in the blanks.Telemedicine is the delivery of clinical services across ________ and IT devices. It's a subset of a wider _______ care originally developed for doctors to be able to ________ patients living in rural and remote areas.

A. telephones; actual; discharge
B. telecom; visual; admit
C. telecoms; virtual; treat
D. telephone; virtual; diagnose
Answer» D. telephone; virtual; diagnose