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5051.

Water flows through a vertical contraction form a pipe of a diameter d to another of diameter of d/2. Exit velocity from bigger pipe to contraction is 2 m/s and pressure 200 kN/m2. If height of contraction measures 2 m, the pressure at exit of contraction will be nearly to

A. 192 kN/m2
B. 150 kN/m2
C. 165 kN/m2
D. 175 kN/m2
Answer» D. 175 kN/m2
5052.

The relation between modulus of rupture of concrete and characteristic compressive of concrete is:

A. \(f_{cr} = 5000 \sqrt {f_{ck}}\)
B. \(f_{cr} = \sqrt {f_{ck}}\)
C. \(f_{cr} = 0.7 \sqrt {f_{ck}}\)
D. \(f_{cr} = 0.8 {f_{ck}}\)
Answer» D. \(f_{cr} = 0.8 {f_{ck}}\)
5053.

Maximum shear stress in a Mohr’s circle is

A. less than the radius of Mohr’s circle
B. greater than radius of Mohr’s circle
C. equal to radius of Mohr’s circle
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
5054.

"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.' By whom it is said?

A. Lyndom Jonson
B. Richard Nixon
C. Neil Armstrong
D. John F Kennedy
Answer» D. John F Kennedy
5055.

The overall decibel (dB) voltage gain of a multistage amplifier is

A. The dB voltage gain of the first stage
B. The product of the dB voltage gains of the individual stages
C. The sum of the dB voltage gains of the individual stages
D. The dB voltage gain of the last stage
Answer» D. The dB voltage gain of the last stage
5056.

Select the most appropriate one word substitution for the given words.A statement which cannot be contradicted

A. Irresistible
B. Irreparable
C. Irrational
D. Irrefutable
Answer» E.
5057.

Which among the following is true regarding the geography of Andaman and Nicobar islands?

A. They are coral islands.
B. They are located in the Arabian Sea.
C. These islands are elevated portion of submerged mountains.
D. No option is correct
Answer» D. No option is correct
5058.

The cutting force during machining of a copper alloy is 20 N and the cutting velocity is 5 m/s. Determine the power required for the machining.

A. 150 W
B. 100 W
C. 120 W
D. 180 W
Answer» C. 120 W
5059.

The average revenues of 13 consecutive years of a company is Rs 82 lakhs. If the average of first 7 years is Rs 77 lakhs and that of last 7 years is Rs 89 lakhs, find the revenue for the 7th year.

A. Rs 98 lakhs
B. Rs 94 lakhs
C. Rs 96 lakhs
D. Rs 92 lakhs
Answer» D. Rs 92 lakhs
5060.

Two numbers are in ratio 3 : 4. When 3 is subtracted from the numbers, the ratio becomes 2 : 3. Find the sum of the numbers.A. 16B. 20C. 21D. 22

A. C
B. B
C. D
D. A
Answer» B. B
5061.

The power loss in a conductor of resistance 'R' carrying a current 'I' is equal to ___________.

A. R2l
B. I2R
C. R2/1
D. l2/R
Answer» C. R2/1
5062.

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.PRUDENT

A. tactful
B. judicious
C. indiscreet
D. practical
Answer» D. practical
5063.

The p-n junction diode has

A. Low forward and high backward resistance
B. Non-linear V-I characteristics
C. Very low forward current till forward voltage reaches cut in voltage
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
5064.

The first newspaper published in India was

A. The Hindu
B. The Amrita Bazar Patrika
C. The Bengal Gazette
D. The Samachar Darpan
Answer» D. The Samachar Darpan
5065.

The shortest distance measured from the initial to the final position of an object is known as the ___________.

A. motion
B. direction
C. velocity
D. displacement
Answer» E.
5066.

Where was the India’s first ‘All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA)’ inaugurated on ‘Ayurveda Day’, 17th October 2017?

A. Mumbai
B. Dehradun
C. New Delhi
D. Bangalore
Answer» D. Bangalore
5067.

The total steel export has seen an increase by ________% in 2017-18.

A. 15.3
B. 15.9
C. 16.5
D. 16.7
E. 17.1
Answer» E. 17.1
5068.

What is the sum of the greatest three-digit number and the smallest four-digit number that their HCF is 23?

A. 2001
B. 2002
C. 1984
D. 1998
Answer» B. 2002
5069.

The PMOSFET circuit shown in the figure has VTP = -1.4 V, K’p = 25 μA/V2, L = 2 μm, λ = 0. If IDS = -0.1 mA and VDS = -2.4 V then the width of channel W and R are respectively:

A. 16 μm and 66 kΩ
B. 18 μm and 33 kΩ
C. 16 μm and 33 kΩ
D. 18 μm and 66 kΩ
Answer» B. 18 μm and 33 kΩ
5070.

Two persons A and B agree to meet on 20th April 2018 between 6 P.M. and 7 P.M., with the understanding that they will wait no longer than 20 minutes for the other. What is the probability that they meet?

A. \(\frac59\)
B. \(\frac79\)
C. \(\frac29\)
D. \(\frac49\)
Answer» B. \(\frac79\)
5071.

Two motorcycle riders A and B start their rides from the same point. Rider A goes 11 km East then turns to his right and rides for another 9 km. Rider B goes 8 km North, then turns East and rides for 11 km and then turns to his right and rides 7 km. Where is rider A with respect to rider B?

A. 10 km South
B. 8 km South
C. 10 km North
D. 8 km North
Answer» B. 8 km South
5072.

The Centre disbursed nearly how many rupees (in crores) among the states from the amount collected as compensation cess this year?

A. 10,000
B. 20,000
C. 30,000
D. 40,000
E. 50,000
Answer» C. 30,000
5073.

What is the sum of all integer values of n for which n2 + 19n + 92 is a perfect square?

A. 21
B. 19
C. 0
D. -19
Answer» E.
5074.

The state in which molecular attractions are very strong is ______.

A. Solid
B. Liquid
C. Gas
D. None of these
Answer» B. Liquid
5075.

Solve the following\(\dfrac{845}{13} + \dfrac{374}{17} \times \dfrac{225}{25} = ?\)

A. 263
B. 192
C. 121
D. 96
Answer» B. 192
5076.

Which of the following CANNOT be used to connect the internet?

A. Electrical line
B. Cable TV lines
C. Satellites
D. Telephone lines
Answer» B. Cable TV lines
5077.

What is the circumference of the largest circle which can be inscribed in a square of side 14 cm? \(\left( {Take\;\pi = \frac{{22}}{7}} \right)\)

A. 88 cm
B. 22 cm
C. 44 cm
D. 66 cm
Answer» D. 66 cm
5078.

Which of the following has white blood?

A. Lizard
B. Cockroach
C. House bug
D. Mosquito
Answer» C. House bug
5079.

Which of the following prohibits resistance to change ?

A. Knowledge of leader behaviour
B. Removing restriction on output
C. Personnel disputes
D. Non-productive organisation
Answer» B. Removing restriction on output
5080.

Which of the following Municipal Corporations is using the Integrated Command and Control Centre set up under Smart City Mission as a war room to fight COVID-19?

A. Surat Municipal Corporation
B. Tirupati Municipal Corporation
C. Begusarai Municipal Corporation
D. Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation
E. Malegaon Municipal Corporation
Answer» B. Tirupati Municipal Corporation
5081.

The following pie chart shows information on the sales of a toy making company ‘XYZ’ during the financial year 2017-18.The total revenue generated from the sale of all the toys is Rs. 38,72,000. How much of this revenue was generated from learning blocks?

A. Rs. 1,74,240
B. Rs. 7,74,400
C. Rs. 1,93,600
D. Rs. 5,80,800
Answer» E.
5082.

Which of the following pairs are correct?A. The authority which conducts elections to local bodies - State Election CommissionB. The institution which suggests the division of funds between the state government and local bodies - State Finance CommissionC. The state which was the first to implement the Panchayati raj system in India - Andhra PradeshChoose the correct pairs:

A. A, B and C
B. A and B only
C. A and C only
D. B and C only
Answer» C. A and C only
5083.

Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it.235110569121493?

A. 111
B. 113
C. 95
D. 77
Answer» E.
5084.

Which among the following is the supreme law that determines the relationship between people living in a territory and also the relationship between people and the government?

A. President of India
B. Prime Minister of India
C. Constitution of India
D. Chief Justice of India
Answer» D. Chief Justice of India
5085.

What is \(\rm \displaystyle\int \dfrac{dx}{x(x^n+1)}\) equal to?

A. \(\rm \dfrac{1}{n} \ln \left(\dfrac{x^n}{x^n +1}\right)+c\)
B. \(\rm \ln \left(\dfrac{x^n+1}{x^n}\right)+c\)
C. \(\rm \ln \left(\dfrac{x^n}{x^n +1}\right)+c\)
D. \(\rm \dfrac{1}{n}\ln \left(\dfrac{x^n +1}{x^n}\right)+c\)
Answer» B. \(\rm \ln \left(\dfrac{x^n+1}{x^n}\right)+c\)
5086.

Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry disclosed that Centre will soon announce a comprehensive Industrial Policy for the Union Territory of J&K to attract investment. Who is the Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry?

A. Vijay Sampla
B. Rameswar Teli
C. Renuka Singh
D. Som Prakash
E. Hardeep Singh Puri
Answer» E. Hardeep Singh Puri
5087.

The radius of orbit of the electron in a hydrogen atom is equal to? (єo is permittivity of free space, 'e' is charge and 'm' is mass of an electron)

A. e/(4πєomv2)
B. mv2e2/(4πєo)
C. mv2e/(4πєo)
D. e2/(4πєomv2)
Answer» E.
5088.

The discipline which has a significant role in a learning environment is of the kind which helps-

A. children to regulate and monitor their own learning
B. to create silence
C. teachers to give instructions
D. children rote memorize their lessons
Answer» B. to create silence
5089.

Arrange the given words in the sequence in which they occur in the dictionary.i. Prandialii. Preachiii. Priamiv. Pricev. Pseudo

A. iii, iv, v, i, ii
B. i, v, iv, ii, iii
C. i, ii, iii, iv, v
D. v, iii, iv, i, ii
Answer» D. v, iii, iv, i, ii
5090.

Seismic waves are recorded by an instrument called the ________________.

A. Seismograph
B. Odograph
C. Isograph
D. Lithograph
Answer» B. Odograph
5091.

Which of the following cities got street lighting first?

A. Vienna
B. Amsterdam
C. Berlin
D. Werder
Answer» C. Berlin
5092.

Which of the following dams is classified based on structural design?

A. Gravity dam
B. Diversion dam
C. Storage dam
D. Detention dam
Answer» B. Diversion dam
5093.

The seeds of flowering plants are made up of

A. Ovary and ovary wall
B. Embryo, food reserves and coat
C. Cotyledons
D. Zygotes
Answer» C. Cotyledons
5094.

What is not correct if 'nest is to bird'?

A. Hangar is to aircraft
B. Vault is to money
C. Orchestra is to music
D. Wine is to bees
Answer» E.
5095.

Which of the following dance form differs from the others given?

A. Kuchipudi
B. Bhangra
C. Kathak
D. Bharatnatyam
Answer» C. Kathak
5096.

What number will be placed in the position shown by the star mark of the sequence of numbers 1, 2, 4, 7, *, 16, 22?

A. 8
B. 11
C. 12
D. 15
Answer» C. 12
5097.

When 16 is subtracted from 3 times a number. The result is 8. What is the cube of the original number?

A. 216
B. 512
C. 243
D. 125
Answer» C. 243
5098.

Sudha bought 80 articles at the same price. She sold some of them at 8% profit and the remaining at 12% loss resulting in an overall profit of 6%. The number of items sold at 8% profit is :

A. 70
B. 60
C. 72
D. 64
Answer» D. 64
5099.

The members of the Constituent Assembly which drafted the Constitution of India were

A. nominated by the British Parliament
B. nominated by the Governor General
C. elected by the Legislative Assemblies of various provinces
D. elected by the Indian National Congress and Muslim League
Answer» D. elected by the Indian National Congress and Muslim League
5100.

Which of the following assumptions is/are implied from the below statement?Statement:“I am eagerly awaiting to present this year’s report to the top management”, said the area sales manager to his colleague.Assumptions:I. The company has some new acquisitions in that area.II. The manager has vital information that would make an impression on the top management.

A. Only assumption II is implicit
B. Only assumption I is implicit
C. Both assumption I and II are implicit
D. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit
Answer» D. Neither assumption I nor II is implicit