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4551.

While calculating the cost of a pile of bricks measured as 2 m × 15 m × 1.2 m, the tape is stretched 1% beyond the standard length. If the count is 450 bricks per cubic meter and the cost of bricks is Rs. 5,000 per 1000 no’s, the approximate error in the cost is

A. Rs. 2,430
B. Rs. 1,215
C. Rs. 5,000
D. Rs. 1,000
Answer» B. Rs. 1,215
4552.

Which state of India is the largest producer of iron ore?

A. Jharkhand
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Odisha
D. West Bengal
Answer» D. West Bengal
4553.

While calculating, if a boy multiplied a number by 2/5 instead of 5/2, then the error percentage is:

A. 64%
B. 84%
C. 56%
D. 72%
Answer» C. 56%
4554.

While calculating GDP which of the following is not included?

A. Final Goods
B. Final Services
C. Intermediate goods
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
4555.

While attempting to apply Herzberg's model of motivation in education, which of the following will be called a motivation factor?

A. Working conditions of the school
B. Good interpersonal relationship between teachers and students
C. Recognition of students worth
D. Good supervision of schools
Answer» D. Good supervision of schools
4556.

While calculating GDP which among the following is not included?

A. Final goods
B. Final services
C. Intermediate goods
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
4557.

Which of the blood group is universal donor ?

A. AB
B. A
C. B
D. O
Answer» E.
4558.

“While assessing the attitude of administrators towards a ‘women empowerment programme’, a researcher had no preconceived notions about what she might discover, and ​she continued interviewing until key themes emerge”. Indicate the paradigm of research ​being followed :

A. Ethnographic study approach
B. Grounded theory approach
C. Phenomenological study approach
D. Case study approach
Answer» C. Phenomenological study approach
4559.

While applying Fleming’s right-hand rule to find the direction of induced emf, the thumb points towards:

A. Direction of induced emf
B. Direction of flux
C. Direction of motion of the conductor if forefinger points in the direction of generated emf
D. Direction of motion of the conductor if forefinger points along the lines of flux
Answer» E.
4560.

While aligning a hill road with a ruling gradient of 5% a horizontal curve of radius 60 m is encountered. Supposing a maximum value of grade compensation for this road as 1.25%, the compensated gradient (in %) for this road would be

A. 5
B. 1.25
C. 4.75
D. 3.75
E. 3
Answer» E. 3
4561.

While aligning a hill road with a ruling gradient of 6%, a horizontal curve of 75 m radius is encountered. The compensated gradient at the curve will be

A. 1%
B. 2%
C. 3%
D. 5%
Answer» E.
4562.

While aligning a highway in a built-up area, it was necessary to provide a horizontal circular curve of radius 375 m. The design speed is 75 kmph. What is the superelevation rate?

A. .0.2000
B. 0.0667
C. 0.16
D. 0.06
E. 0.075
Answer» C. 0.16
4563.

While a proclamation of emergency is in operation the duration of the Lok Sabha can be extended for a period

A. Not exceeding three months
B. Not exceeding 6 months
C. Of one year at a time
D. Of two years at a time
Answer» D. Of two years at a time
4564.

While a proclamation of emergency is in operation, the term of the Lok Sabha can be extended

A. by the President
B. by the Parliament
C. by direct election
D. None of the above
Answer» C. by direct election
4565.

Which is the smallest state of India in terms of area?

A. Sikkim
B. Goa
C. Manipur
D. Kerala
Answer» C. Manipur
4566.

Which organisation has been conferred with the ‘Maharatna’ status in September, 2017?

A. Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL)
B. Bharat Heavy Plates and Vessels (BHPV)
C. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
D. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
Answer» D. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
4567.

Which one of the following demands states consumers are adequately buying all the products put into the marketplace?

A. Overfull demands
B. Full demand
C. Irregular demand
D. Latent demand
Answer» C. Irregular demand
4568.

Which of the following oscillates1. Open loop system Status2. Closed loop systemWhich of the following is/are correct?

A. Only 1
B. Both 1 and 2
C. Neither 1 nor 2
D. Only 2
Answer» E.
4569.

Which of the following is offering fully contact-less airport car parking service?

A. Nagarjuna Sagar Airport
B. Visakhapatnam International Airport
C. Lilabari Airport
D. GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited
E. Bhagalpur Airport
Answer» E. Bhagalpur Airport
4570.

Which of the following has begun the supply of the world's cleanest petrol and diesel across the country with all its 28,000 petrol pumps dispensing ultra-low sulphur fuel?

A. Bharat Petroleum
B. ONGC
C. Hindustan Petroleum
D. Indian Oil Corporation
E. Oil India
Answer» E. Oil India
4571.

Which year's Citizenship Amendment Act was amended in 2019?

A. 1957
B. 1960
C. 1947
D. 1955
Answer» E.
4572.

Which is the major geologically young division of India that stretches over the northern borders of India?

A. The Himalayas
B. The Peninsular Plateau
C. The Indian Desert
D. The Northern Plains
Answer» B. The Peninsular Plateau
4573.

Which is the largest inhabited riverine island in the world?

A. Majuli
B. Doab
C. Umananda
D. Marajo
Answer» B. Doab
4574.

Which is the hottest planet?A. MercuryB. VenusC. EarthD. Mars

A. B
B. A
C. D
D. C
Answer» B. A
4575.

Which birth anniversary of the first President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, is being observed in December 2020?

A. 131st
B. 136th
C. 137th
D. 138th
E. 139th
Answer» C. 137th
4576.

Which devices from the list given below will form part of formative evaluation? Give your answer by selecting from the code.Code:(a) Conducting a quiz session(b) Giving multiple – choice type question in post – instructional sessions(c) Giving a mastery test(d) Providing corrective feedback during discussions(e) Encouraging opportunity for metacognitive thinking(f) Grading students performance on a five – point scale

A. (a), (b) and (c)
B. (a), (d) and (e)
C. (d), (e) and (f)
D. (b), (c) and (d)
Answer» C. (d), (e) and (f)
4577.

Which country has won the 2017 FIFA Under­17 World Cup?

A. Ghana
B. Costa Rica
C. England
D. Brazil
Answer» D. Brazil
4578.

Which Yojana was previously known as Swavalamban Yojana?

A. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana
B. Atal Pension Yojana
C. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
D. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
Answer» C. Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
4579.

Which among the following words is NOT written in the Preamble of our Constitution?

A. Sovereign
B. Socialist
C. Secular
D. Communist
Answer» E.
4580.

Which zone separates the crust and mantle?

A. Stratosphere
B. Moho
C. Lithosphere
D. Asthenosphere
Answer» C. Lithosphere
4581.

Which zone of the atmosphere makes radio transmission possible?

A. Troposphere
B. Stratosphere
C. Ionosphere
D. Exosphere
Answer» D. Exosphere
4582.

Which yeast is used for commercial production of ethanol?

A. Dandida albicans
B. Saccharomyces cerevisiae
C. Candida shoofi
D. Leucosporidium frigidum
Answer» C. Candida shoofi
4583.

Which year witnessed the rise of the Rashtrakuta dynasty that ruled the Deccan and surrounding areas?

A. AD 987
B. AD 1678
C. AD 753
D. AD 1278
Answer» D. AD 1278
4584.

Which year will have the same calendar as that of 2005?

A. 2009
B. 2010
C. 2011
D. 2008
Answer» D. 2008
4585.

Which year was known as the Bloody Sunday?

A. 1898
B. 1900
C. 1907
D. 1905
Answer» E.
4586.

Which year was declared as the International Year of Biodiversity?

A. 2002
B. 2010
C. 2016
D. 1972
Answer» C. 2016
4587.

Which year the British made an attempt to secure full Indian cooperation through the introduction of the Cripps Mission?

A. 1939
B. 1940
C. 1942
D. 1944
Answer» D. 1944
4588.

Which year shows the maximum percentage increase in the total number of students in these 4 subjects over the previous year?

A. 2013
B. 2014
C. 2015
D. 2016
Answer» D. 2016
4589.

Which year Mahatma Gandhi was born?

A. 1869
B. 1899
C. 1859
D. 1879
Answer» B. 1899
4590.

Which year shows the highest percentage change in the exports in comparison to previous year?

A. Y4
B. Y2
C. Y5
D. None of these
Answer» B. Y2
4591.

Which year marks the Golden Jubilee edition of International Film Festival of India?

A. 2019
B. 2020
C. 2018
D. 2021
E. 2022
Answer» B. 2020
4592.

Which year has the same calendar as that of 2009?

A. 2018
B. 2017
C. 2016
D. 2015
E. 2021
Answer» E. 2021
4593.

Which writ is called the bulwark of personal freedom?

A. Mandamus
B. Habeas Corpus
C. Quo-Warranto
D. Prohibition
Answer» C. Quo-Warranto
4594.

Which wrestler claimed the second silver medal for India after going down to Japan’s Haruna Okuno in the finals of UWW Under-23 World Championships at Budapest in 2019?

A. Sakshi Malik
B. Pooja Gehlot
C. Kavita Devi
D. Vinesh Phogat
Answer» C. Kavita Devi
4595.

Which would be the highest Railway Bridge in India after completion?

A. Chenab Bridge
B. Brhmaputra Bridge
C. Howrah Bridge
D. Indira Setu
Answer» B. Brhmaputra Bridge
4596.

Which year has been set as goal for completing the Mumbai - Ahmedabad bullet train project operated with the help of Japan?

A. 2022
B. 2023
C. 2024
D. 2025
Answer» C. 2024
4597.

Which year has been set as a goal for completing the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project operated with the help of Japan?

A. 2023
B. 2022
C. 2024
D. 2025
Answer» B. 2022
4598.

Which year exhibited the highest growth in mutual funds investments in India over the period shown?A. 1993B. 1994C. 1995D. 1996

A. C
B. A
C. B
D. D
Answer» E.
4599.

Which year did the Indian Hockey Team participate for the first time in the Olympic games?

A. 1914
B. 1918
C. 1928
D. 1938
Answer» D. 1938
4600.

Which year did A join the company?

A. 2017
B. 1968
C. 2008
D. 2001
E. 1999
Answer» D. 2001