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21001.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No improvement.Her dance teacher have come twice a week but there is no improvement in her dance.

A. will be coming
B. were coming
C. has been coming
D. No improvement
Answer» D. No improvement
21002.

The prefix added to the name of the hydrocarbon with 4 carbon atoms is.

A. Prop
B. Eth
C. Hept
D. But
Answer» E.
21003.

Which number will replace the question mark (?) in the following series?7, 9, 13, 15, ?, 21, 25

A. 18
B. 19
C. 17
D. 20
Answer» C. 17
21004.

The strength of a properly welded joint as compared to base metal would be _____.

A. Same
B. More
C. Less
D. Unpredictable
Answer» C. Less
21005.

"Sufism began to tun pantheistic only when the ideas of Ibn al-Arabi (d. 1240) began to exert their influences, first through the Persian poetry of Jalaluddhin Rumi (1207-73) and Abdur Rahman Jami (1414 - 92) and then through the endeavours within India of Ashraf Jahangir Semnani (early fifteenth century). About the same time that the pantheism of Shankaracharya School of Vedanta was attaining increasing influence within Brahmanical thought."From the following, identify the Mughal emperor who was the first to recognise the thought?

A. Babur
B. Akbar
C. Jahangir
D. Aurangzeb
Answer» D. Aurangzeb
21006.

Select the word, which means the same as the group of words given.a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual (not sub- or abnormal in any way)

A. singular
B. cynical
C. idiosyncratic
D. idiotic
Answer» D. idiotic
21007.

The National Medicinal Plants Board, Ministry of AYUSH has signed an MoU through virtual meeting with the major AYUSH and which of the following, in September 2020?

A. ADMA Mumbai
B. AMAM New Delhi
C. BioBaxy Technologies India
D. Both 1 and 2
E. Both 1 and 3
Answer» E. Both 1 and 3
21008.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.DISAPPROVE

A. Oppose
B. Commend
C. Neglect
D. Refuse
Answer» C. Neglect
21009.

Which of the following statement is incorrect about thermoplastic polymer?

A. These are linear on branched linear polymers
B. Poly vinyl chloride (PVC) is an example of thermoplastic polymer
C. They cannot be repeatedly soften under heating and harden on cooling
D. They can be reshaped and recycled
Answer» D. They can be reshaped and recycled
21010.

What is the mean of the given data?23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32

A. 26.75
B. 27.69
C. 27.5
D. 26.12
Answer» D. 26.12
21011.

Sum of 15625 is to be divided between two brothers, Raghav and Rakesh who are 18 and 19 years old respectively. The amount is to be divided in such a way that if their share be invested at 25/3% per annum compound interest compounded annually, they both will receive equal amounts, when their age will be 22 years. Find the present share of Raghav?

A. Rs. 5500
B. Rs. 7500
C. Rs. 6500
D. Rs. 7000
E. None of these
Answer» C. Rs. 6500
21012.

What is the solid portion of the Earth on which we live called?

A. Lithosphere
B. Atmosphere
C. Biosphere
D. Hydrosphere
Answer» B. Atmosphere
21013.

Statement Either P marries Q or X marries YAmong the options below, the logical NEGATION of the above statement is:

A. P does not marry Q and X marries Y.
B. X does not marry Y and P marries Q
C. P marries Q and X marries Y
D. Neither P marries Q nor X marries Y
Answer» E.
21014.

Volumetric efficiency is a measure of

A. Speed of the engine
B. Power of the engine
C. Breathing capacity of the engine
D. The pressure rise in the cylinder
Answer» D. The pressure rise in the cylinder
21015.

The cross sections of two hollow bars made of the same material are concentric circle as shown in the figure. It is given that r3 > r1 and r4 > r2, and that the areas of the cross-sections are the same. J1 and J2 are the torsional rigidities of the bars on the left and right, respectively. The ratio J2/J1 is

A. > 1
B. < 0.5
C. 1
D. between 0.5 and 1
Answer» B. < 0.5
21016.

The standard unit of force (SI) is ____.

A. Pascal
B. Newton
C. Joule
D. Gray
Answer» C. Joule
21017.

Two cyclists A and B start cycling at 21 km/hr and 24 km/hr towards each other. They meet after 1 hour and 12 minutes. How far (in km) were they from each other when they started?

A. 48
B. 42
C. 54
D. 36
Answer» D. 36
21018.

Read the following statements carefully:1.A second Ebola vaccine is to be offered to around 50,000 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as part of a major clinical trial.2.The Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be used alongside a one-dose vaccine made by Merck, which has already been given to around 250,000 people.3.Merck's jab has now been approved by the World Health Organization.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» F.
21019.

To which of the following organ do the pulmonary arteries supply blood?

A. Brain
B. Lungs
C. Liver
D. Kidney
Answer» C. Liver
21020.

Which is the technique of observation?

A. Standardised Test
B. Rating Scale
C. Interview
D. Questionnaire
Answer» D. Questionnaire
21021.

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.My mother said to me, “You are late again.”

A. My mother told me that you are late again.
B. My mother told me that I was late again.
C. My mother told me that I am late again.
D. My mother told me that you were late again.
Answer» C. My mother told me that I am late again.
21022.

What is the percentage increase in tool life when the cutting speed is halved?

A. 50%
B. 200%
C. 300%
D. 400%
Answer» D. 400%
21023.

Which of the following is the rational form of \(1.02{\bar3}\) ?

A. \(\frac{{307}}{{300}}\)
B. \(\frac{{1023}}{{900}}\)
C. \(\frac{{308}}{{300}}\)
D. \(\frac{{1021}}{{900}}\)
Answer» B. \(\frac{{1023}}{{900}}\)
21024.

Which of the following condition is TRUE about the similarity of triangle ABC and DEF given below?

A. ∠A = ∠D, ∠B = ∠E, ∠C = ∠F
B. ∠A = ∠E, ∠B = ∠D, ∠C = ∠F
C. ∠A = ∠F, ∠B = ∠D, ∠C = ∠E
D. None of these
Answer» B. ∠A = ∠E, ∠B = ∠D, ∠C = ∠F
21025.

Which of the following resistance welding is used for making leakproof joint?

A. Spot welding
B. Projection welding
C. Seam welding
D. Percussion welding
Answer» D. Percussion welding
21026.

Schottky imperfection is a

A. Point imperfection
B. Line imperfection
C. Surface imperfection
D. Volume imperfection
Answer» B. Line imperfection
21027.

The ratio of the length and breadth of a rectangle is 4 : 3. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 56 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of the rectangle?

A. 12
B. 15
C. 16
D. 24
Answer» D. 24
21028.

“Tirthraj” is the name given to

A. Amarkantak
B. Orchha township
C. Khajuraho
D. Kanha national park
Answer» B. Orchha township
21029.

The piston of an engine moves with simple harmonic motion. The crank rotates at 120 r.p.m. with a stroke of 2 meters. The velocity of the piston, when it is at a distance of 0.8 metre from the centre is.

A. 4.8 π
B. 2.4 π
C. 1.2 π
D. 0.6 π
Answer» C. 1.2 π
21030.

What is the name of the disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21?

A. Klinefelters syndrome
B. Down's Syndrome
C. Darwin's syndrome
D. Turners Syndrome
Answer» C. Darwin's syndrome
21031.

The aircraft crashed in Bengaluru was upgraded by

A. Central Govt. military workshop in Delhi
B. Bengaluru Aeronautics Limited
C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
D. Pune military industrial workshop
Answer» D. Pune military industrial workshop
21032.

Study the instructions carefully and find the value for the following:Here; + => Mulply* => Division/ => Addition- => Equal to= =>Minus(22/3) + (2+5) * 5

A. 50
B. 40
C. 100
D. 75
Answer» B. 40
21033.

Superposition theorem is not valid for

A. voltage responses
B. current responses
C. power responses
D. none of these
Answer» D. none of these
21034.

Where is the pituitary gland located in the human body?

A. On the top of kidneys
B. In the intestine
C. Near the spleen
D. At the base of the brain
Answer» E.
21035.

The following sentence is divided into four parts (P, Q, R and S). Rearrange it in the proper sequence in order to make a meaningful sentence.(P) Canals are waterways(Q) That are built by people(R) Travel, and irrigation(S) And used for shipping,

A. SQPR
B. RPSQ
C. PQSR
D. RPQS
Answer» D. RPQS
21036.

Recently, Ishwar Dayal Swami passed away. He is related to which of the following fields?

A. Acting
B. Politics
C. Economics
D. Journalism
E. Real Estate
Answer» C. Economics
21037.

Sumit's salary was reduced by 40% and thereafter it was increased by 40%. Find the final loss% in his salary.A. 16%B. 45%C. 44%D. 66%

A. A
B. D
C. B
D. C
Answer» B. D
21038.

"Sahitya Academy Yuva Puraskar" for the year 2017 was awarded to Mercy Margaret for her poetry in

A. Konkani
B. Tamil
C. English
D. Telugu
Answer» E.
21039.

The ratio of the energy absorbed by the body to total energy falling on it is called _____.

A. Absorptive power
B. Emissive power
C. Emissivity
D. None of these
Answer» B. Emissive power
21040.

Select the phrase/connector from the given three options which can be used to form a single sentence from the two sentences given below, implying the same as expressed in the statement sentence.Varun died. It was an accident.1) as a consequence2) in contrast3) as a result

A. Both 1 and 3
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Only 3
E. Both 2 and 3
Answer» B. Only 2
21041.

Which Delhi Sultan resorted to price control and rationing?

A. Balban
B. Muhammad-bin-Tughluq
C. Bahlul Lodi
D. Alauddin Khilji
Answer» E.
21042.

Which among the following books had been written by Barack Obama?

A. What happened
B. The audacity of hope
C. Hard Choices
D. Living History
E. It takes a village
Answer» C. Hard Choices
21043.

The value of a machine depreciates at the rate of 25% each year. If the difference between its value at the end of the second year and the third year is Rs.24,000, then what is the value (in Rs.) of the machine at the end of the first year?

A. 1,28,000
B. 1,00,000
C. 1,35,000
D. 1,12,000
Answer» B. 1,00,000
21044.

The grave servant accompanying the traveller must have

A. Already visited the country of the travel
B. Acquaintance with reputed persons
C. Undertaken sea voyages
D. Knowledge of keeping diaries
Answer» B. Acquaintance with reputed persons
21045.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select option 'No substitution required'.The trainee hand a copy of his appointment letter to the HR head.

A. handed of a copy
B. handed over a copy
C. No substitution required
D. hand over the copy
Answer» C. No substitution required
21046.

Which district in Haryana has the highest literacy rate?

A. Mewat
B. Palwal
C. Panipat
D. Gurugram
Answer» E.
21047.

The spectral efficiency and bandwidth of BPSK are ______ and ________ respectively.

A. 0.5 bits-sec-1/Hz, 2fb
B. 1 bits-sec-1/Hz, fb
C. 2 bits-sec-1/Hz, fb
D. 1 bits-sec-1/Hz, 2fb
Answer» B. 1 bits-sec-1/Hz, fb
21048.

Which of the following code is useful for bridge designing?

A. IRC-6
B. IS: 875, Part-I
C. IS: 3370
D. IRC-38
Answer» B. IS: 875, Part-I
21049.

The platform of the boiler where the burning of fuel takes place is known as:

A. lagging
B. shell
C. setting
D. grate
Answer» E.
21050.

The serial connection of interrupt lines for establishing hardware priority is known as

A. Daisy Chaining Priority
B. Parallel Priority
C. Polling
D. Serial-line Priority
Answer» B. Parallel Priority