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52501.

Speed of a boat along the current and against the current are 16 km/hr and 10 km/hr respectively. What is the speed of boat (in km/hr) in still water?

A. 11
B. 13
C. 7.5
D. 15
Answer» C. 7.5
52502.

The following equation is incorrect. Which two signs should be interchanged to correct the equation?17 - 20 ÷ 25 × 6 + 10 = 12

A. - and +
B. ÷ and ×
C. + and ÷
D. × and -
Answer» D. × and -
52503.

Ukraine and which country started a military exercise involving more than 30 countries in the Black Sea and southern Ukraine in June 2021?

A. United States
B. United Kingdom
C. Australia
D. South Korea
E. Canada
Answer» B. United Kingdom
52504.

The Mizoram government will provide full sponsorship, including coaching expenses, to students who aspire to join civil and other central services. Who is the CM of Mizoram?

A. N. Biren Singh
B. Zoramthanga
C. Pema Khandu
D. Himanta Biswa Sarma
E. Biplab Kumar Deb
Answer» C. Pema Khandu
52505.

The design strength of a tension member is governed by1. Rupture at a critical section2. Yielding of gross area3. Block shear of end regionSelect the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.
52506.

The Ministry of External Affairs in partnership with the Foreign Ministry of which country organized the 6th Round Table of ASEAN-India Network of Think Tanks (AINTT)?

A. Thailand
B. Indonesia
C. Myanmar
D. Laos
E. Vietnam
Answer» B. Indonesia
52507.

The Uttarakhand State cabinet has approved a ________ sq km area for the proposed eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) for the Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR).

A. 289
B. 311
C. 347
D. 377
E. 401
Answer» E. 401
52508.

The series given below contains a sequence of numbers. Identify the incorrect combination:2, 8, 16, 64, 128, 510, 1024

A. 510
B. 1024
C. 16
D. 128
Answer» B. 1024
52509.

Which of the following energy varies with the height of an object?

A. Nuclear energy
B. Kinetic energy
C. Chemical energy
D. Potential energy
Answer» E.
52510.

Snubber circuits are used with thyristors to:

A. See that SCR turns ON at a voltage much less than its forward break over voltage
B. To protect the gate circuit
C. To limit the rate of rise of voltage dv/dt.
D. To limit the rate of rise of current di/dt.
Answer» D. To limit the rate of rise of current di/dt.
52511.

What is the primary effect of excess phosphorous in the aquatic environment called?

A. Radiation
B. Fixation
C. Nitrification
D. Eutrophication
Answer» E.
52512.

The first coronavirus vaccine doses of which country arrived by aeroplane on 1 February 2021?

A. Italy
B. Spain
C. France
D. South Africa
E. Germany
Answer» E. Germany
52513.

This is understandable because both the nation and the family are social relations of________.

A. family
B. bonding
C. kinship
D. acquaintance
Answer» C. kinship
52514.

Material handling and plant location is analyzed by

A. Gantt Chart
B. Bin Chart
C. Travel Chart
D. Emerson Chart
Answer» D. Emerson Chart
52515.

The point of a contra flexure is the point where ________.

A. B.M. changes sign
B. B.M. is maximum
C. B.M. is minimum
D. S.F. is zero
Answer» B. B.M. is maximum
52516.

The SI unit of acceleration is _________.

A. ms-1
B. m-2s
C. ms2
D. m/s2
Answer» E.
52517.

When did Francois Caron establish First French Factory in India?

A. 1667 AD
B. 1669 AD
C. 1672 AD
D. 1674 AD
Answer» B. 1669 AD
52518.

When was the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog formed?

A. 2015
B. 2010
C. 2008
D. 2013
Answer» B. 2010
52519.

What is the name of the first crude oil pipeline constructed in India?

A. Mumbai High-Mumbai-Ankleshwar-Kayoli Pipeline
B. Naharkatia-Nunmati-Barauni Pipeline
C. Hajira-Bijapur-Jagdishpur (HBJ) Gas Pipeline
D. Kandla-Bhatinda Pipeline
Answer» C. Hajira-Bijapur-Jagdishpur (HBJ) Gas Pipeline
52520.

Which city hosted the 2017 annual convention of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group?

A. Valencia
B. Gandhinagar
C. Lisbon
D. Shanghai
Answer» C. Lisbon
52521.

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.Ballet : Choreographer :: Clothes : ?

A. Shopkeeper
B. Printer
C. Producer
D. Tailor
Answer» E.
52522.

The Ramakrishna Mission was founded by

A. Swami Vivekananda
B. Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
C. Sarada Devi
D. Mahendranath Gupta
Answer» B. Ramakrishna Paramahamsa
52523.

What is the percentage increase in the total number of audience from second show to third show?

A. 20.69
B. 25.13
C. 22.24
D. 18.15
Answer» B. 25.13
52524.

Two different positions of the same dice shown below, the six faces of which are numbered 1 to 6. Find the number on the face opposite to the one having 5.

A. 2
B. 6
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» B. 6
52525.

The Code on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Bill, 2019 has been drafted after amalgamation of the relevant provisions of the ________ Central Labour acts.

A. 10
B. 11
C. 12
D. 13
E. 14
Answer» E. 14
52526.

Give the correct chronological sequence of the missions undertaken to Mars by the six countries or agencies given below:a. Americab. Russiac. Chinad. Japane. European Space Agencyf. Bharat

A. America, Russia, China, Japan, Bharat, European Space Agency.
B. Russia, America, Japan, European Space Agency, China, Bharat.
C. Russia, Japan, America, China, European Space Agency, Bharat.
D. America, Russia, Japan, China, European Space Agency, Bharat.
Answer» C. Russia, Japan, America, China, European Space Agency, Bharat.
52527.

Which of the following foundation is used to transfer the heavy structural loads from columns to soils having low bearing capacity?

A. Inverted arch footing
B. Cantilever footing
C. Grillage footing
D. Combined footing
Answer» D. Combined footing
52528.

Read the following sentences carefully:1.President Ram Nath Kovind conferred the first National Corporate Social Responsibility Awards to the companies for their outstanding contribution in the area of CSR on 29 Oct 2019.2.These awards will be conferred every year on 26 January from now on.3.Every fiscal year since 2014-15, the corporate sector has set aside more than Rs. 10,000 crore for social welfare.Which of the above sentences is/are correct?

A. Only 1
B. Only 1 and 2
C. Only 1 and 3
D. Only 2 and 3
E. All are correct
Answer» D. Only 2 and 3
52529.

The average production of wheat (in tonnes) in the period given in the table is;

A. 3600
B. 3482
C. 3300
D. 4218
Answer» B. 3482
52530.

What is the maximum length of rod, which can be kept in a room of size 10 × 12 × 14 feet? (approx.)

A. 19.96 feet
B. 18.69 feet
C. 20.96 feet
D. 17.96 feet
Answer» D. 17.96 feet
52531.

Shape factor of cross section with diamond shape under flexure is:

A. 1
B. 4
C. 2
D. 3
Answer» D. 3
52532.

The Centre has set a target of ensuring at least 70 per cent infants to have access to breast milk by the year ________.

A. 2022
B. 2025
C. 2027
D. 2030
E. 2033
Answer» C. 2027
52533.

What is the common difference of the following A.P. series?7, 19, 31, 43, …..

A. 19
B. 5
C. 12
D. 7
Answer» D. 7
52534.

The President of India will present the Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony on 18 February 2019. When was the award instituted by Government of India?

A. 2012
B. 2013
C. 2014
D. 2015
E. 2016
Answer» B. 2013
52535.

Vijayawada is located on the banks of the river _________.

A. Brahmaputra
B. Cauvery
C. Krishna
D. Tapti
Answer» D. Tapti
52536.

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way the second term is related to the first term.Television : Telecast :: Radio : ?

A. Broadcast
B. Friendship
C. Compose
D. Talking
Answer» B. Friendship
52537.

The interval of convergence of the series\(\sum (\frac{3^{2n}}{n})(x-1)^n\) is

A. \((\frac{2}{3},\frac{2}{5})\)
B. \([\frac{8}{9}, \frac{10}{9})\)
C. \([\frac{2}{3}, \frac{5}{3})\)
D. \((\frac{7}{9}, \frac{16}{9})\)
Answer» C. \([\frac{2}{3}, \frac{5}{3})\)
52538.

Which of the following is a partially 3D, full-size replica or scale model of a landscape typically showing historical events, nature scenes etc. for purposes of education or entertainment?

A. Realia
B. Artifacts
C. Diorama
D. Globe
Answer» D. Globe
52539.

Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number. 3 : 20 :: 7 : ?

A. 98
B. 96
C. 105
D. 100
Answer» E.
52540.

Read the following statements carefully:1.In a move to give impetus to the export of Khadi, the government has allocated a separate Harmonized System (HS) code for this fabric.2.Allocation of HS code to the khadi will help the government to plan the export strategies effectively.3.Earlier, Khadi did not have exclusive HS code and all the export data regarding this fabric used to come under the normal fabric head.Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A. Only 1
B. Only 1 and 2
C. Only 1 and 3
D. Only 2 and 3
E. All are correct
Answer» F.
52541.

The following map is showing the major concentration of tribes in Rajasthan as (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv). Identify and answer the correct sequence as given below the map.

A. Sansi, Garasiya, Bhil, Sahariya
B. Bhil, Sansi, Sahariya, Garasiya
C. Sansi, Sahariya, Bhil, Garasiya
D. Garasiya, Sahariya, Sansi, Bhil
Answer» D. Garasiya, Sahariya, Sansi, Bhil
52542.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.If no substitution is required, select No improvement.I am think that tomorrow I will take leave and stay at home.

A. I have thought tomorrow I am taking
B. No improvement
C. I think that tomorrow I will take
D. I was thinking that the next day I will be taking
Answer» D. I was thinking that the next day I will be taking
52543.

The following table shows the weight of 20 students:Weight (in kg)4851605356No. of Students63245The mode and median of the above data are, respectively :

A. 53 and 56
B. 60 and 53
C. 51 and 48
D. 48 and 53
Answer» E.
52544.

Which of the following has formed a working group committee to relook its information and security guidelines amid the exponential increase in cyberattacks across the globe in the wake of covid-19?

A. RBI
B. IRDAI
C. SEBI
D. SIDBI
E. NABARD
Answer» C. SEBI
52545.

The successive annual rainfall magnitudes at a place for a period of 10 years from 2001 to 2010, both inclusive, are 30.3, 41.0, 33.5, 34.0, 33.3, 36.2, 33.6, 30.2, 35.5 and 36.3 cm. The mean and median values of this annual rainfall series are, respectively

A. 33.8 cm and 34.39 cm
B. 34.39 cm and 33.8 cm
C. 34.39 cm and 40.2 cm
D. 33.8 cm and 40.2 cm
Answer» C. 34.39 cm and 40.2 cm
52546.

Which movie had least number of viewers?

A. C
B. F
C. A
D. G
Answer» B. F
52547.

The Parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties

A. with the consent of all the states
B. with the consent of the majority of States
C. with the consent of the States concerned
D. without the consent of any State
Answer» E.
52548.

Which country hosted the meeting of Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) in 2018?

A. Britain
B. India
C. Australia
D. Malaysia
Answer» B. India
52549.

The peak wavelength of radiation emitted by a black body at a temperature of 2000 K is 1.45 μm. If the peak wavelength of emitted radiation changes to 2.90 μm, then the temperature (in K) of the black body is

A. 500
B. 1000
C. 4000
D. 8000
Answer» C. 4000
52550.

Recently, Diego Forlan has announced his retirement. He is related to ________.

A. Football
B. Tennis
C. Badminton
D. Golf
E. Cricket
Answer» B. Tennis