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50551.

The lines of force due to charged particles are__________.

A. always straight
B. always curved
C. sometimes curved
D. None of these
Answer» C. sometimes curved
50552.

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.Day: Night :: Morning : ?

A. Planet
B. Star
C. Air
D. Evening
Answer» E.
50553.

What will be the simple interest on a sum of Rs. 1500 at the rate of 15% per annum for 2 years?

A. Rs. 450
B. Rs. 300
C. Rs. 600
D. Rs. 950
Answer» B. Rs. 300
50554.

The property by which a body regains its original shape after removal of force is defined as

A. plasticity
B. elasticity
C. ductility
D. malleability
Answer» C. ductility
50555.

When a unit step input is applied to a perfect integrator, the output

A. is bounded
B. unbounded
C. remaining constant
D. is unity
Answer» B. unbounded
50556.

Which area of India receives majority of its rainfall from the Northeast Monsoon?

A. Kerala
B. Marathwada
C. Gangetic West Bengal
D. Coromandel and Rayalaseema
Answer» E.
50557.

The solution of the differential equation \(\frac{{{d^3}y}}{{d{x^3}}} - 9\frac{{dy}}{{dx}} = \cos x\) is

A. \(y\left( x \right) = {C_1}{e^{3x}} + {C_2}{e^{ - 3x}} + {C_3} - \frac{1}{{10}}\sin x\)
B. \(y\left( x \right) = {C_1}{e^{3x}} + {C_2}{e^{ - 3x}} + {C_3} + \frac{1}{{10}}\cos x\)
C. \(y\left( x \right) = {C_1}{e^{3x}} + {C_2}{e^{ - 3x}} + {C_3} + \frac{1}{{10}}\sin x\)
D. \(y\left( x \right) = {C_1}{e^{3x}} + {C_2}{e^{ - 3x}} + {C_3} - \frac{1}{{10}}\cos x\)
Answer» B. \(y\left( x \right) = {C_1}{e^{3x}} + {C_2}{e^{ - 3x}} + {C_3} + \frac{1}{{10}}\cos x\)
50558.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.REPUDIATE

A. regret
B. renounce
C. enforce
D. sanction
Answer» C. enforce
50559.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it select No substitution required.A third of us are feeling compelled to check our phones in the middle of the night.

A. A third among us feeling compelled to check our phones
B. A third of us feel compelled to check our phones
C. No substitution required
D. A third of us feel compelled checking our phones
Answer» C. No substitution required
50560.

Read the statements and select a conclusion from the given alternatives:Statements:All apples are leaves. Some leaves are lemons. No lemon is house.Conclusions: I. Some houses are apples.II. Some lemons are apples.III. No house is apple.

A. Only I follows
B. Only II follows
C. Only III follows
D. Either I or III follows
Answer» E.
50561.

When new behaviour is acquired through observation alone, then the learning appears tobe ______.I. dramaticII. cognitive

A. Only I
B. Both I and II
C. Only II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer» D. Neither I nor II
50562.

The following table shows the percentage of marks obtained by seven students in six different subjects in an examination.StudentMathsChemistryPhysicsGeographyHistoryComputer Science MaximumMarks = 150MaximumMarks = 130MaximumMarks = 120MaximumMarks = 100MaximumMarks = 110MaximumMarks = 90Ankit1008080407070Aman905090609080Ayush806570708080Rohit906080956060Tanvi806565804060Tarun707585775090Muskan653550858080 What are the average marks obtained by all the seven students in Physics? (Rounded off to two digits after the decimal)

A. 80.15
B. 75.9
C. 89.14
D. 85.12
Answer» D. 85.12
50563.

What is average per acre yield (in million tonnes) of these 7 countries?

A. 163.14
B. 184.28
C. 146.78
D. 198.26
Answer» C. 146.78
50564.

The listed price of a product is Rs. 500. What shall be the sale price after successive discounts of 10% and 10%?

A. Rs. 450
B. Rs. 425
C. Rs. 400
D. Rs. 405
Answer» E.
50565.

Which of the following equations define the unit of luminous flux, lumens?

A. Lumens = Candle power + Solid angle
B. Lumens = Candle power x Solid angle
C. Lumens = Candle power/ Solid angle
D. Lumens = Candle power - Solid angle
Answer» C. Lumens = Candle power/ Solid angle
50566.

The rules of procedure of the Lok Sabha contain no specific provision regarding _____ motion.

A. No confidence motion
B. Discussion on matter of public importance
C. Confidence motion
D. Adjournment motion
Answer» D. Adjournment motion
50567.

The load-carrying capacity of a bored cast in situ pile develops due to

A. skin friction
B. end bearing
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. Neither (A) not (B)
Answer» D. Neither (A) not (B)
50568.

Recently, President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, laid the foundation stone for the campus of JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research at Varuna Village, ________.

A. Lucknow
B. Mysuru
C. Raipur
D. Bengaluru
E. Kolkata
Answer» C. Raipur
50569.

Which among the following insects has a pigment called luciferin?

A. Redfly
B. Firefly
C. Butterfly
D. Nightfly
Answer» C. Butterfly
50570.

There are 90 coins, comprising 5 and 10 paisa coins. The value of all the coins is Rs. 7. How many 5 paisa coins are there?A. 50B. 45C. 40D. 35

A. C
B. D
C. B
D. A
Answer» B. D
50571.

What is the effective length of the wall when the wall is supported by a buttress or cross-wall?

A. 1.0 L
B. 0.5 L
C. 2.0 L
D. 2.5 L
E. 5.0 L
Answer» B. 0.5 L
50572.

Which of the following statements best explains the concept of sustainable development?

A. Use of natural resources minimally
B. Use of natural resources for our benefit
C. Use of natural resources judiciously so that they are available for future generations
D. Preserve our natural resources for our future generation
Answer» D. Preserve our natural resources for our future generation
50573.

The raw materials used for the manufacture of Portland cement are

A. Lime, silica and sulfur dioxide
B. Lime, silica and carbon dioxide
C. Lime, silica and alumina
D. Lime, silica and boric acid
Answer» D. Lime, silica and boric acid
50574.

Standard Project Flood for the drainage area involved is the flood that

A. is sure to be equalled in magnitude once or more time in the estimated life of the project
B. is likely to be exceeded in magnitude only at rare occasions in the estimated life of the project
C. might occur under the worst meteorological and hydrological conditions in the estimated life of the project
D. will occur under standard meteorological conditions in the estimated life of the project
Answer» C. might occur under the worst meteorological and hydrological conditions in the estimated life of the project
50575.

Read the given statements carefully and answer the questions.Statement: Some squares are triangles while some are rectangles. Each circle is a triangle and each hexagon is a rectangle.Which of the following options is correct according to the given statements?A. At least one circle is square.B. All rectangles are hexagons.C. There is at least one hexagon that is square.D. At least one rectangle is square.

A. C
B. A
C. B
D. D
Answer» E.
50576.

Study the following information carefully and answer the question given below.Eight persons L, M, N, P, Q, R, S, and T are sitting around a circular table facing the centre. Q is not the neighbour of P or R. M is second to the left of T and third to the right of P. R is third to the left of N, who is to the immediate left of T. L is second to the right of P.Which of the following pairs of persons represents the neighbours of T?

A. NQ
B. MN
C. QS
D. RP
Answer» B. MN
50577.

The place where Dandi Salt March happened lies in the present-day state of:

A. Delhi
B. Gujarat
C. Kashmir
D. Kerala
Answer» C. Kashmir
50578.

Which of the following instruments is used for measuring ultra-high vacuum?

A. McLeod gauge
B. Bourdon tube
C. Manometer
D. Cathode ray oscilloscope
Answer» B. Bourdon tube
50579.

Sources of vitamin B-12 are

A. Meat, Fish, Liver and Bacteria in small Intestines
B. Mushrooms, Grains and Nuts
C. Bread, Rice, Broccoli and Soyabean
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Mushrooms, Grains and Nuts
50580.

Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered 1 and 2. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.Statements:All dustbins are plastics.All geysers are plastics.Conclusions:I. Some geysers are dustbins.II. No geyser is a dustbin.

A. Both the conclusions I and II follow
B. Only conclusion II follows
C. Either conclusion I or II follows
D. Only conclusion I follows
Answer» D. Only conclusion I follows
50581.

Two 30 Ω resistors are connected in parallel. What resistance should be connected in series with this parallel combination so that the power in each 30 Ω resistor is one fourth of the total power? Indicate your choice of correct answer.

A. 30 Ω
B. 15 Ω
C. 10 Ω
D. 120 Ω
Answer» C. 10 Ω
50582.

The following sentence has been divided into 4 parts, one of which contains an error. Select the option with the error.Scarcely had he gone(A)/ than I remembered(B)/ his name.(C)/ No error

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» C. C
50583.

Victoria Waterfalls are located in _____.A. United States of AmericaB. BritainC. FranceD. Africa

A. B
B. A
C. D
D. C
Answer» D. C
50584.

The International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust is observed every year on ________.

A. 24 January
B. 26 January
C. 25 January
D. 27 January
E. 22 January
Answer» E. 22 January
50585.

The volumetric efficiency of naturally aspirated engines ranges between

A. 20-30 %
B. 75-85 %
C. 50-60%
D. 95-100 %
Answer» C. 50-60%
50586.

Voltmeter calibration can be done with:

A. a potentiometer
B. a frequency meter
C. an ammeter
D. a CRO
Answer» B. a frequency meter
50587.

Violet light emerges at an angle of _____ related to the incoming sunlight in case of a primary rainbow.

A. 42o
B. 40o
C. 53o
D. 50o
Answer» C. 53o
50588.

Some long circular cylindrical small chocolates were made by a cylindrical chocolate having base radius 6 cm and height 6cm. The radius of base of each small chocolate is 2 cm and height is 2 cm. If the small chocolates are placed in 9 × 3 configuration in a rectangular box and the height of the box is 2 cm, Find the percentage of free space inside the box based on volume? (use π = 3.14)

A. 20
B. 21.5
C. 33.6
D. 24
Answer» C. 33.6
50589.

Which of the following is currently developing the first commercial flying car?

A. Terrafugia
B. Airbus
C. SEAT
D. PAL-V
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
50590.

Where have scientists uncovered remains of the smallest fossil monkey?

A. Chile
B. Peru
C. Mexico
D. South Africa
E. India
Answer» C. Mexico
50591.

The government plans to set up ________ Ayush wellness centres in the country in FY 2019-20 across several states.

A. 2,700
B. 3,100
C. 3,800
D. 4,200
E. 4,500
Answer» E. 4,500
50592.

The velocity of a vertically thrown ball, with time, will be:

A. Downwards positive
B. Downwards negative
C. Upwards negative
D. Upwards positive
Answer» E.
50593.

Which of the following is based on the discovery method of learning?I. Principle of activityII. Principle of logical thinkingIII. Principle of purposeful experiencesIV. Principle of discovering for alternatives

A. I, II and III
B. I, II, III and IV
C. I, III and IV
D. II, III and IV
Answer» C. I, III and IV
50594.

Which of the following is TRUE?\({\rm{I}}.{\rm{\;}}\sqrt[3]{{11}} > \sqrt 7 > \sqrt[4]{{45}}\)\({\rm{II}}.{\rm{\;}}\sqrt 7 > \sqrt[3]{{11}} > \sqrt[4]{{45}}\)\({\rm{III}}.{\rm{\;}}\sqrt 7 > \sqrt[4]{{45}} > \sqrt[3]{{11}}\)\({\rm{IV}}.{\rm{\;}}\sqrt[4]{{45}} > \sqrt 7 > \sqrt[3]{{11}}\)

A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Only III
D. Only IV
Answer» D. Only IV
50595.

What value should come in the place of (x) in the following question?162 + 122 = x2 + 39

A. 11
B. 29
C. 9
D. 21
E. 19
Answer» F.
50596.

The momentum of an object of mass ‘m’, moving with a velocity ‘v’, is given by ________.

A. mv
B. mv2
C. \( \frac{1}{2}m{v^2}\)
D. (mv)2
Answer» B. mv2
50597.

Which of the following has low density and low melting point?

A. Na
B. Fe
C. Cu
D. Au
Answer» B. Fe
50598.

The difference between the selling prices obtained after a single discount of 45% and two successive discounts of 30% and 15% on the marked price Rs. 12,000 of an article is:

A. Rs. 440
B. Rs. 560
C. Rs. 520
D. Rs. 540
Answer» E.
50599.

The rated voltage of a 3-phase power system is given as _________.

A. rms phase voltage
B. peak phase voltage
C. rms line to line voltage
D. peak line to line voltage
Answer» D. peak line to line voltage
50600.

Which of the following best describes the term 'import cover', sometimes seen in the news?

A. It is the ratio of value of imports to the Gross Domestic Product of a country
B. It is the total value of imports of a country in a year
C. It is the ratio between the value of exports and that of imports between two countries
D. It is the number of months of imports that could be paid for by a country's international reserves
Answer» E.