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52351.

There are 17 cricket players, out of which 5 players can bowl. In how many ways can a team of 11 players be selected so to include 3 bowlers?

A. C (17, 11)
B. C (12, 8)
C. C (17, 5) × C (5, 3)
D. C (5, 3) × C (12, 8)
Answer» E.
52352.

Which of the following is NOT a case hardening process?

A. Normalizing
B. Annealing
C. Cyaniding
D. Both Normalizing and Annealing
Answer» E.
52353.

The only non-metal which is liquid at room temperature is ________.

A. Mercury
B. Bromine
C. Chlorine
D. Gallium
Answer» C. Chlorine
52354.

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.fear of heights

A. autophobia
B. acrophobia
C. xenophobia
D. zoophobia
Answer» C. xenophobia
52355.

What is the percentage change(approx.) in sale of company Y from year 2011 to 2012?

A. 100%
B. 135%
C. 150%
D. 125%
Answer» C. 150%
52356.

Which country will host the 19th council of heads of government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in 2020?

A. ​India
B. China
C. Russia
D. Kazakhstan
E. Tajikistan
Answer» B. China
52357.

The flying of bird is a consequence of Newton's

A. First law
B. Second law
C. Third law of motion
D. Both (B) and (C)
Answer» D. Both (B) and (C)
52358.

RBI raise repo rate, what is its likely impact on Indian economy?

A. Inflation will decrease
B. Inflation will increase
C. Reverse repo rate will decrease
D. Loans will become cheaper
Answer» B. Inflation will increase
52359.

Soon after the formation of Indian National Congress, the British became suspicious of nationalists. Who among the following called Congress representing only the elite --'a microscopic minority'?

A. Lord Napier
B. Lord Dufferin
C. Lord Ripon
D. Lord Lytton
Answer» C. Lord Ripon
52360.

Which among the following deities holds the supreme position in Java?

A. Brahma
B. Vishnu
C. Siva
D. Surya
Answer» D. Surya
52361.

The mosque-the Khayr-ul-manzil opposite to the Purana Qila in Delhi was constituted by whom ?

A. Hamida Banu Begum
B. Salima Sultan
C. Jiji Anga
D. Maham Anaga
Answer» E.
52362.

Study the following bar graph carefully to answer the given question. The graph shows the monthly income and expenditure of three persons A, B and C.Note: Savings = Income – ExpenditureThe difference between the savings of A and C is what percentage less than that of savings of B?

A. \(16\dfrac{2}{9}\%\)
B. \(22\dfrac{2}{9}\%\)
C. \(33\dfrac{1}{3}\%\)
D. 25%
Answer» C. \(33\dfrac{1}{3}\%\)
52363.

The values of x and y satisfying the equation 6(ax + by) = 3a + 2b and 6(bx – ay) = 3b – 2a are

A. x = 1/2, y = 1/3
B. x = 1/2, y = 3
C. x = 2, y = 3
D. None of these
Answer» B. x = 1/2, y = 3
52364.

The government of India sent a special medical team to ________ from where a confirmed case of West Nile Virus (WNV) fever, a mosquito-borne disease was reported.

A. Telangana
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka
E. Maharashtra
Answer» D. Karnataka
52365.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Chide

A. Flatter
B. Approve
C. Commend
D. Rebuke
Answer» E.
52366.

The waveguide modes are usually excited from a signal source through:

A. an antenna
B. an aperture
C. a coaxial cable
D. free-space coupling
Answer» D. free-space coupling
52367.

Statement (I): The impact of Green House Gas emissions on the environment may comprise an accelerated increase in global warming as well as a significant rise in mean sea levels.Statement (II): Green House Gas omission is responsible for decreased landmasses, increased population densities, and food shortages.

A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true; and Statement (II) is the correct explanation of Statement(I)
B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true; but Statement (II) is NOT the correct explanation of Statement (I)
C. Statement (I) is true; but Statement (II) is false
D. Statement (I) is false; but Statement (II) is true.
Answer» C. Statement (I) is true; but Statement (II) is false
52368.

Which of the following Indian cities feature in a list of 36 cities across 22 countries and six continents selected by the World Economic Forum (WEF) to pioneer a new roadmap for smart cities as part of the G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance?

A. Indore
B. Bengaluru
C. Hyderabad
D. Both 1 and 2
E. All 1, 2 and 3
Answer» F.
52369.

The first Deputy Prime Minister of India was _______.

A. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
B. L.K. Advani
C. Charan Singh
D. Morarji Desai
Answer» B. L.K. Advani
52370.

When is the World Elephant Day observed?

A. 9 August
B. 10 August
C. 11 August
D. 12 August
E. 13 August
Answer» E. 13 August
52371.

Where did the two-day workshop-cum-exhibition on Bamboo concluded in January 2020?

A. New Delhi
B. Lucknow
C. Jaipur
D. Jammu
E. Kolkata
Answer» E. Kolkata
52372.

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.Statements:All speakers are equipment.All equipment are wires.Conclusions:1. Some wires are equipment.2. No speaker is wire.3. Some speakers are not wires.

A. Both conclusions 1 and 2 follow.
B. Only conclusion 1 follows.
C. All conclusions 1, 2 and 3 follow.
D. Only conclusion 3 follows.
Answer» C. All conclusions 1, 2 and 3 follow.
52373.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.Impious

A. Loyal
B. Irreligious
C. Skilled
D. Devout
Answer» C. Skilled
52374.

Which neighbouring country of India is also known by the name of Burma?

A. Myanmar
B. Bangladesh
C. Bhutan
D. China
Answer» B. Bangladesh
52375.

The concept of 'Shaping' has been given by:

A. Thorndike
B. Pavlov
C. Skinner
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
52376.

Statement I: On executing the HLT instruction, the microprocessor enters into a halt state and all the buses are tri-stated.Statement II: On executing the HLT instruction, the microprocessor is disconnected from the system bus until the reset is pressed.Code:

A. Both Statements I and Statement II are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
B. Both Statements I and Statement II are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer» D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
52377.

They have built huge dams ________ rivers

A. beyond
B. cross
C. across
D. opposite
Answer» D. opposite
52378.

Which of the following statements is/are FALSE with respect to software testing ?S1: White-box tests are based on specifications; better at telling whether program meets specification, better at finding errors of ommission.S2: Black-box tests are based on code; better for finding crashes, out of bounds errors, file not closed errors.S3: Alpha testing is conducted at the developer’s site by a team of highly skilled testers for software that is developed as a product to be used by many customers.

A. Only S1 and S2 are FALSE
B. Only S1 and S3 are FALSE
C. Only S2 and S3 are FALSE
D. All of S1, S2, and S3 are FALSE.
Answer» B. Only S1 and S3 are FALSE
52379.

The current gain of emitter follower is:

A. less than one
B. more than one
C. zero
D. unpredictable
Answer» C. zero
52380.

Which of the following is the major cause of poor health in Indians?

A. Air pollution
B. Water pollution
C. Noise pollution
D. Soil pollution
Answer» C. Noise pollution
52381.

Which among the following is the oldest public sector bank in India?

A. Bank of India
B. Bank of Baroda
C. Allahabad Bank
D. UCO Bank
Answer» D. UCO Bank
52382.

What is the ruling minimum radius of horizontal curve of a National Highway in plain terrain with ruling design speed of 100 kmph?

A. 160
B. 200
C. 360
D. 400
Answer» D. 400
52383.

The minimum number of times one has to toss a fair coin so that the probability of observing at least one head is at least 90% is:

A. 5
B. 3
C. 4
D. 2
Answer» D. 2
52384.

The average of 15 numbers is 20 and the average of first five numbers is 18. What is the average of the remaining numbers?

A. 21
B. 25
C. 28
D. 30
Answer» B. 25
52385.

take some ______ steps to reduce

A. serious
B. mere
C. last
D. casual
Answer» B. mere
52386.

The use of diesel and petrol is replaced by CNG in DTC buses in Delhi because:

A. Diesel and petrol have high calorific value
B. Diesel and petrol are exhaustible natural resources
C. CNG is a clean and non-polluting fuel
D. CNG is a renewable natural resource
Answer» D. CNG is a renewable natural resource
52387.

She was told (a)/ to give the award to whosoever (b) / she thought has done the most for the downtrodden. (c)/ No error (d).

A. (a)
B. (b)
C. (c)
D. (d)
Answer» D. (d)
52388.

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.DISMAY

A. daunt
B. gladden
C. fluster
D. hasten
Answer» C. fluster
52389.

The voltage of a particular bus can be controlled by controlling the ________.

A. Reactive power of the bus
B. Active power of the bus
C. Phase angle
D. Phase angle and reactive power
Answer» B. Active power of the bus
52390.

The governor of a state of India is appointed for a term of-

A. Five years
B. Three years
C. Two years
D. Six years
Answer» B. Three years
52391.

The Odd-Even Scheme to combat air pollution was implemented in the National Capital from 4 Nov 2019. It will go on for how many days?

A. 10
B. 5
C. 12
D. 16
E. 20
Answer» D. 16
52392.

Sonia swam in a pool. She covered 100 m in 2 minutes by swimming from one end to the other and returned to the starting point along the same path taking the same time. The average speed of her is_____.

A. 50 m/s
B. 0.83 m/s
C. 0.083 m/s
D. 200 m/s
Answer» C. 0.083 m/s
52393.

What is the wavelength of a sound wave in a medium with a frequency of 840 Hz and a speed of 380 m/s seconds?

A. 5.45 m
B. 1.45 m
C. 0.45 m
D. 2.45 m
Answer» D. 2.45 m
52394.

What is the minimum attendance expected in a regular course of study?

A. 100 percent in practical classes
B. 60 percent in practical classes
C. 75 percent in classes
D. 60 percent in classes
Answer» D. 60 percent in classes
52395.

Shielding in a nuclear reactor is generally done to protect against

A. Excess electrons
B. X-rays
C. Alpha and Beta rays
D. Neutron and gamma rays
Answer» E.
52396.

Vessels differ from tracheids

A. in being living
B. in being derived from a single cell
C. in having vertical row of cells with cross wall dissolved
D. because they conduct water
Answer» D. because they conduct water
52397.

Two mixtures have milk and water in the ratio 1 ∶ 4 and 3 ∶ 2 respectively. In what ratio two types of mixtures have to be mixed to get a new mixture having ratio of milk and water as 1 : 1?

A. 4 : 3
B. 5 : 3
C. 3 : 2
D. 1 : 3
Answer» E.
52398.

The headquarters of ISRO is located atA. BengaluruB. New DelhiC. PuneD. Mumbai

A. A
B. C
C. B
D. D
Answer» B. C
52399.

Two numbers are in ratio 4 : 9 and their HCF is 11. Their LCM is:A. 396B. 44C. 99D. 400

A. A
B. B
C. D
D. C
Answer» B. B
52400.

What is the value of \(\sin \frac{{\rm{A}}}{2}\sin \frac{{\rm{B}}}{2}\sin \frac{{\rm{C}}}{2}{\rm{\;}}?\)

A. \(\frac{1}{2}\)
B. \(\frac{1}{4}\)
C. \(\frac{1}{8}\)
D. \(\frac{1}{{16}}\)
Answer» D. \(\frac{1}{{16}}\)