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50151.

The first Governor of Madhya Pradesh was ______.

A. Ravishankar Shukla
B. S N Sinha
C. Pattabhi Sitaramayya
D. Hari Vinayak Pataskar
Answer» D. Hari Vinayak Pataskar
50152.

Which country has won the 2018 FIFA World Cup held in Russia?

A. Croatia
B. Germany
C. Brazil
D. France
Answer» E.
50153.

The flow rate of a single-phase pump can be changed by

A. Changing I/P voltage
B. Controlling the valve
C. Reducing the pipe size
D. Changing I/P frequency
Answer» D. Changing I/P frequency
50154.

The ratio of curved surface area of a right circular cylinder to the total area of its two bases is 2 : 1. If the total surface area of cylinder is 23100 cm2, then what is the volume (in cm3) of cylinder?

A. 247200
B. 269500
C. 312500
D. 341800
Answer» C. 312500
50155.

The viscosity of petroleum oil for hydraulic lifts _____

A. is low
B. is high
C. is moderate
D. increases with lift
Answer» C. is moderate
50156.

The Modulus of Elasticity in terms of Bulk Modulus and Modulus of Rigidity is

A. \(E = \frac{{9KG}}{{3K + G}}\)
B. \(E = \frac{{9KG}}{{K + 3G}}\)
C. \(E = \frac{{3KG + G}}{{9KG}}\)
D. \(E = \frac{{K + 3G}}{{9KG}}\)
Answer» B. \(E = \frac{{9KG}}{{K + 3G}}\)
50157.

Rohan and Rohit together can do a certain job in 10 days while Rohan alone can do the same job in 15 days. How many days Rohit alone will do the same job?

A. 25 days
B. 32 days
C. 35 days
D. 30 days
Answer» E.
50158.

What is the cultivation of grapes called?

A. Horticulture
B. Pisciculture
C. Viticulture
D. Sericulture
Answer» D. Sericulture
50159.

Which of the following gate was constructed in the memory of Indian died in World War I?

A. Gateway of India, Mumbai
B. India Gate, New Delhi
C. Charminar, Hyderabad
D. Buland Darwaja, Fatehpur Sikri
Answer» C. Charminar, Hyderabad
50160.

What is liquid paper?A. Paper that does not get wetB. Paper that turns into liquidC. Quick drying paper colored fluid that is applied to correct the printed material.D. Paper that never dries

A. A
B. D
C. C
D. B
Answer» D. B
50161.

What is meant by the term ‘Abbasid Revolution’?

A. The revolution that broke out in the distant region of Khurasan (Eastern Iran)
B. The revolution which portrayed the Umayyad regime as evil
C. The revolution that led to a change of dynasty, political structure, and culture of Islam
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
50162.

The ratio of milk and water in a mixture is 4 : 3. If we add 2 litres of water, the ratio of milk and water becomes 8 : 7. What is the quantity of the final mixture?

A. 18 litres
B. 30 litres
C. 24 litres
D. 28 litres
Answer» C. 24 litres
50163.

The following question consists of six sentences of a passage. The first and the sixth sentences are given in the beginning as S1 and S6. The middle four sentences in each have been jumbled up and labelled P, Q, R and S. You are required to find the proper sequence of the four sentences and mark your response accordingly.S1: I was the secretary of the Philosophical Society of the Patna College.S6: I have been to Kolkata many times since, but never has it been more pleasant than that first visit.P: It was my first visit to the city and its impression on my mind was indelible.Q: In that capacity, I once led a trip to Kolkata.R: I felt I had landed in the midst of beautiful dream world of a fairy land.S: I saw the roads, the trams, the skyscrapers and the magnificent shops at the Chowranghee lane.The correct sequence should be

A. Q P S R
B. P S Q R
C. S R P Q
D. S Q R P
Answer» B. P S Q R
50164.

The value of \(\rm \tan \left(45 + \frac{\theta}{2} \right )\) is

A. tan θ - sec θ
B. tan θ + sec θ
C. cot θ - sec θ
D. cot θ + sec θ
Answer» C. cot θ - sec θ
50165.

Which of the following set of traits is most appropriate for effective leadership?

A. Knowledge, vision and Relationship
B. Achievement drive, self-confidence and charisma
C. Cognitive ability, emotional maturity and flexibility
D. Creativity, honesty and knowledge of the task
Answer» C. Cognitive ability, emotional maturity and flexibility
50166.

The Mid-Day Meal Scheme covers all school children studying in Classes ________ in government and government aided schools.

A. I - ­IV
B. I - ­VI
C. I - ­VIII
D. I - ­VII
Answer» D. I - ­VII
50167.

Select the option in which the two numbers are related in the same way as are the two numbers of the given number-pair.21 ∶ 420

A. 20 ∶ 330
B. 17 ∶ 269
C. 15 ∶ 241
D. 18 ∶ 306
Answer» E.
50168.

Which of the following item is used in the household wirings to prevent accidental fire in case of short circuit?

A. Insulated wire
B. Plastic switches
C. Non-metallic coatings on conducting wire
D. Electric fuse
Answer» E.
50169.

The following questions consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. Choose the correct alternative from the given options.Statement: Should the strikes be banned legally in India?Arguments:I. Yes. Because strikes hamper production and create artificial scarcity of essential goods.II. No. Because the workers will lose the right of expression and would be subjected to managerial debates.

A. Both I and II are strong.
B. Only argument I is strong.
C. Only argument II is strong.
D. Either I or II is strong.
Answer» D. Either I or II is strong.
50170.

The function of inert gas in filament lamp is

A. Increase the illumination
B. Decreases the power consumption
C. Minimize the effect of evaporation during service
D. Decrease the clear
Answer» D. Decrease the clear
50171.

The mother of Mahatma Gandhi was ______________.

A. Kamlabai
B. Heerabai
C. Putlibai
D. Kasturbabai
Answer» D. Kasturbabai
50172.

Which city will host the 8th Asian Youth Women Handball Championship?

A. New Delhi
B. Chennai
C. Chandigarh
D. Jaipur
E. Lucknow
Answer» E. Lucknow
50173.

Which of the following experiences will a visit to the Jenolan caves NOT provide?

A. stalactite formations
B. cave concert with natural acoustics
C. underground rivers
D. shows featuring popular fairy tales
Answer» E.
50174.

Select the correct indirect form of the given sentence.The teacher says, "The Sun rises in the East.”

A. The teacher says that the Sun rises in the East.
B. The teacher said that the Sun rises in the East.
C. The teacher says that the Sun rose in the East.
D. The teacher told that the Sun rose in the East.
Answer» B. The teacher said that the Sun rises in the East.
50175.

The CM of which state has inaugurated and named a flyover in Yelahanka after Hindutva ideologue Veer Savarkar?

A. Tamil Nadu
B. Maharashtra
C. Gujarat
D. Karnataka
E. Rajasthan
Answer» E. Rajasthan
50176.

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.The relevance of educationP: will have to be ensuredQ: social, cultural and economic progressR: professionally in the context of

A. PRQ
B. RPQ
C. QRP
D. QPR
Answer» B. RPQ
50177.

The ancient Indian legal document ‘Manusmriti’ was written in _______A. TamilB. HindiC. SanskritD. Bengali

A. B
B. D
C. A
D. C
Answer» E.
50178.

The brickwork is not measured in ‘cu m’ in case of

A. one or more than one brick wall
B. brickwork in arches
C. reinforced brickwork
D. half brickwork
Answer» E.
50179.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true with respect to Phillips Curve?1. It shows the trade-off between unemployment and inflation.2. The downward sloping curve of the Phillips Curve is generally held to be valid only in the short run.3. In the long run, the Phillips Curve is usually thought to be horizontal at the non-accelerating inflation rate of unemployment (NAIRU).Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3
50180.

What is the ratio of male employee working in department B and D together to female employee working in department A and E together?

A. 13 : 8
B. 25 : 7
C. 23 : 9
D. 7 : 9
Answer» C. 23 : 9
50181.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.All the employees of the nationalized banks are in strike.

A. with
B. by
C. for
D. on
Answer» E.
50182.

Which of the following best describes the effect of heredity upon development?

A. Heredity determines how far we will go
B. It determines how far we can go
C. It is the prime determinant of how far we will go
D. It is the prime determinant of how far we can go
Answer» C. It is the prime determinant of how far we will go
50183.

Which of the following has launched a door-to-door baggage transfer service in Delhi & Hyderabad in which customer luggage gets securely picked & transported from the 1st to the last destination?

A. SpiceJet
B. GoAir
C. IndiGo
D. Vistara
E. AirAsia
Answer» D. Vistara
50184.

\(\vec a\) and \(\vec b\) are non-zero non-collinear vectors such that \(|\vec a| = 2, \vec a.\vec b = 1\) and the angle between \(\vec a\) and \(\vec b\) is \(\frac \pi 3\). If \(\vec r\) is any vector satisfying \(\vec r.\vec a = 2,\;​​\vec r.\vec b = 8,\;(\vec r + 2\vec a - 10\vec b).(\vec a \times \vec b) = 6\) and \(\vec r + 2\vec a - 10 \vec b = λ(\vec a \times \vec b),\) then λ =

A. \(\frac 1 2\)
B. 2
C. \(\frac 4 {\sqrt 3}\)
D. 3
Answer» C. \(\frac 4 {\sqrt 3}\)
50185.

The process of producing a flat seat for a bolt head at the opening of a drilled hole is

A. Counter boring
B. Counter sinking
C. Reaming
D. Spot facing
Answer» E.
50186.

Which of the following does NOT belong to this group?CottonWoolRayonCardboard

A. D
B. B
C. C
D. A
Answer» B. B
50187.

Which Article of the Indian Constitution is related to Indian Foreign Policy?

A. Article 380
B. Article 312
C. Article 60
D. Article 51
Answer» E.
50188.

Which of the following sites was discovered by J. P. Joshi?

A. Lothal
B. Chanhudaro
C. Dholavira
D. Banawali
Answer» D. Banawali
50189.

Two trains A and B of 300 m and 400 m respectively start traveling in opposite direction at the same time and cross each other in 10 seconds. If speed of train A is 50 m/s then find the speed of train B?

A. 18 m/s
B. 15 m/s
C. 20 m/s
D. 22 m/s
Answer» D. 22 m/s
50190.

What is the national sport of Pakistan?

A. Cricket
B. Football
C. Hockey
D. Table Tennis
Answer» D. Table Tennis
50191.

Speech evolved to give the desired effect, mood and so (3)________.

A. on
B. in
C. up
D. so
Answer» B. in
50192.

The marked price of a watch is Rs.720. A man buys the same for Rs. 550.80 after getting two successive discounts. If the first discount is 10 % then what is the rate of the second discount?

A. 12 %
B. 14 %
C. 15 %
D. 18 %
Answer» D. 18 %
50193.

Which of the following has joined hands with Facebook to train offline retailers to go digital on platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp?

A. Nokia
B. Xiaomi India
C. Samsung India
D. Sony
E. Asus India
Answer» D. Sony
50194.

The value of \(5\frac{5}{6} \div 3\frac{1}{2} \times 2\frac{1}{10} + \frac{3}{5} \) of \(7\frac{1}{2} \div \frac{2}{3} - \frac{2}{3} \div \frac{8}{15} \times 1\frac{1}{5}\)

A. \(8\frac{3}{4}\)
B. \(2\frac{3}{5}\)
C. \(8\frac{3}{5}\)
D. \(1\frac{3}{4}\)
Answer» B. \(2\frac{3}{5}\)
50195.

Which of the following has come up with a unique Art initiative entitled 'United against COVID' amidst the global battle against novel Coronavirus?

A. Archaeological Survey of India
B. National Archives of India
C. Centre for Cultural Resources and Training
D. Indian Council for Cultural Relations
E. Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage
Answer» E. Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage
50196.

Study the following table and answer questions:Number of candidates appeared in an examination from five cities:CitiesNumber ofcandidates (inthousands)Ratio of candidates passed and failedA753 : 02B12416 : 15C1087 : 05D815 : 04E14817 : 02 The number of cities, in which pass percentage of candidates is more than 55%,is:

A. 3
B. 2
C. 4
D. 1
Answer» B. 2
50197.

When A × (x – 3) = x3 – 4x2 + x + 6, then A = _____.

A. x2 – x - 2
B. x2 – x + 2
C. x2 + x + 2
D. x2 + x – 2
Answer» B. x2 – x + 2
50198.

What is Particulate matter ?

A. Solid residue
B. Air pollutant
C. Water pollutant
D. Soil pollutant
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer» C. Water pollutant
50199.

The reciprocating mass is balanced when primary force is1. balanced by the mass = cmrω2 cos θ 2. unbalanced by the mass = cmrω2 cos θ3. balanced by the mass = (1 - c) mrω2 cos θ4. unbalanced by the mass = (1 - c) mrω2 cos θSelect the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1 and 3
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 4
D. 2 and 4
Answer» D. 2 and 4
50200.

Forepoling method is generally adopted for tunnelling in

A. Soft ground
B. Firm ground
C. Running ground
D. Rock Ground
Answer» D. Rock Ground