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5301.

The Panchayati Raj was first introduced in the states of Rajasthan and _______.

A. Andhra Pradesh
B. Bihar
C. Gujarat
D. Odisha
Answer» B. Bihar
5302.

Read the following statements and choose the CORRECT option.(i) Kashmiri language spoken in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is also knowns as Koshur.(ii) Kashmiri language is not included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.

A. (i) is TRUE and (ii) is TRUE
B. (i) is TRUE and (ii) is FALSE
C. (i) is FALSE and (ii) is TRUE
D. (i) is FALSE and (ii) is FALSE
Answer» C. (i) is FALSE and (ii) is TRUE
5303.

The variance of 25 observations is 4. If 2 is added to each observation, then the new variance of the resulting observations is

A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
Answer» C. 6
5304.

The Meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission between India and Pakistan is being held in Delhi in March 2021. The Permanent Indus Commission was set up under the Indus Waters Treaty of which year?

A. 1950
B. 1955
C. 1960
D. 1965
E. 1970
Answer» D. 1965
5305.

The Rajasthan government will appoint Swasthya Mitras in all villages to advice people against falling into any kind of addiction. Who chaired the high-level meeting in which this decision was taken?

A. Raghu Sharma
B. Pratap Singh Khachariyawas
C. Sachin Pilot
D. Mahesh Joshi
E. Ashok chandna
Answer» B. Pratap Singh Khachariyawas
5306.

Which of the following company/industry invented the graphical user interface?

A. Google
B. Microsoft
C. Apple
D. Xerox
Answer» E.
5307.

The number of pins in micro processor 8086 is

A. 30
B. 40
C. 50
D. 60
Answer» C. 50
5308.

The following pie-chart shows the percentage distribution of the expenditure incurred in publishing a book. Study the pie-chart and answer the questions based on it.If for a certain quantity of books, the publisher has to pay ₹30,600 as printing cost, then what will be amount of paper cost to be paid for these books?

A. ₹28,250
B. ₹38,250
C. ₹38,000
D. ₹30,250
Answer» C. ₹38,000
5309.

We have to ______ and care always.

A. Save
B. Kill
C. Destroy
D. Revive
Answer» B. Kill
5310.

The Governor of which state has inaugurated the ‘Safe City Project’ in October 2020?

A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Punjab
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Haryana
E. Gujarat
Answer» B. Punjab
5311.

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.With global warming onA-the rise, we have to doB-save the environmentC-every bit that we can to

A. ABC
B. ACB
C. CAB
D. BAC
Answer» C. CAB
5312.

The load applied, parallel to the axis of the bearing, is called as:

A. Centre load
B. Shear load
C. Bending load
D. Thrust load
Answer» E.
5313.

Which of the following is application of Breath First Search on the graph?

A. Finding diameter of the graph
B. Finding bipartite graph
C. Both 1) and (2)
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
5314.

The welding set up is said to have straight polarity when

A. Work is connected to the positive terminal and the electrode holder to the negative terminal
B. Work is connected to the negative terminal and the electrode holder to the positive terminal
C. Work is connected to the positive terminal and the electrode holder is earthed
D. Work is connected to the negative terminal and the electrode holder is earthed
Answer» B. Work is connected to the negative terminal and the electrode holder to the positive terminal
5315.

The simple interest on a certain sum of money at the rate of 8% p.a. for 9 years is Rs. 2,880. At what rate of interest can the same amount of simple interest be received on the same sum in 6 years?

A. 12%
B. 10.5%
C. 10%
D. 14%
Answer» B. 10.5%
5316.

The ‘Quit India’ movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in the year

A. 1941
B. 1942
C. 1945
D. 1946
Answer» C. 1945
5317.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has provided an enhanced allocation of Rs. 2250 crore for which scheme for the year 2021-22?

A. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture
B. National Scheme on Welfare of Fishermen
C. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana
D. Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture
E. Gramin Bhandaran Yojna
Answer» E. Gramin Bhandaran Yojna
5318.

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 requiredThe banquet hall is been renovate recently.

A. is being renovated
B. has been renovated
C. no substitution required
D. are being renovate
Answer» C. no substitution required
5319.

Which of the following systems of wiring is the costliest?

A. Conduit wiring
B. Wooden casing and capping wiring
C. TRS wiring
D. Cleat wiring
Answer» B. Wooden casing and capping wiring
5320.

The first ever gold coins in India were issued by the ______ dynasty.

A. Chola
B. Gupta
C. Kushana
D. Maurya
Answer» D. Maurya
5321.

The price of a vegetable increases by 30 %. If the expenditure has to be maintained at the original level, then the reduction in consumption in percentage has to be:

A. 40.5 %
B. 23.0 %
C. 38.5 %
D. 42.5 %
Answer» C. 38.5 %
5322.

Where is bile produced in humans?

A. Stomach
B. Pancreas
C. Liver
D. Gallblader
Answer» D. Gallblader
5323.

What is unique about the town of Shani Singnapur?

A. Many pilgrims come to visit the town from faraway places.
B. The town has a temple to the deity Shani.
C. There are no doors to the houses in the whole town.
D. The people of the town have great faith in lord Shani.
Answer» D. The people of the town have great faith in lord Shani.
5324.

Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla has offloaded his entire stake in Panacea Biotec amounting to 5.15 per cent shareholding of the firm for ₹118 crores. What is his rank in Fortune's 50 Greatest Leaders List 2021?

A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10
E. 12
Answer» E. 12
5325.

Which crop is helpful in Nitrogen fixation?

A. Rice
B. Wheat
C. Legume
D. Corn
Answer» D. Corn
5326.

Select the synonym of the given word.DUBIOUS

A. fishy
B. loyal
C. certain
D. steady
Answer» B. loyal
5327.

The Maharashtra government has declared an area at Amboli in Western ghats in which district as a biodiversity heritage site?

A. Bhandara
B. Sindhudurg
C. Chandrapur
D. Akola
E. Amravati
Answer» C. Chandrapur
5328.

Select the most appropriate word for the group of words.One whose hobby is stamp collection.

A. philanthropist
B. panegyrist
C. phonologist
D. philatelist
Answer» E.
5329.

The convection heat transfer is a combination of:

A. conduction and radiation
B. conduction and advection
C. conduction and work transfer
D. advection and work transfer
Answer» C. conduction and work transfer
5330.

Statement I: Swapping is sometimes called ‘roll-out roll-in’.Statement II: Swapping is utilized in systems designed to support time-sharing.Code:

A. Both Statement I and Statement II are individually true andStatement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
B. Both Statements I and Statement II are individually true butStatement 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
5331.

Which country's embassy has launched a mobile application to provide Indian students with current, comprehensive and accurate information about studying in that country?

A. China
B. U.S.
C. Japan
D. France
E. U.K.
Answer» C. Japan
5332.

The minimum content of cement specified by IS 456 – 2000 for adoption in concrete work normal weight aggregate of 20 mm nominal maximum size is

A. Independent of exposure conditions
B. Independent of grade of cement used
C. Independent of type of concrete i.e plain or reinforced concrete
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Independent of type of concrete i.e plain or reinforced concrete
5333.

The man whose bed was against the wall did not respond to the request of the other man as

A. He wished the man near the window to vacate the bed.
B. He did not hear the request.
C. He was worried that the nursing staff would disturb his sleep.
D. He was fast asleep.
Answer» B. He did not hear the request.
5334.

What is the total number of girls enrolled in Science and Commerce streams together?

A. 450
B. 495
C. 345
D. 480
Answer» E.
5335.

Where did the first "Khelo India University" games take place?

A. Bhubaneshwar
B. New Delhi
C. Pune
D. Kolkata
Answer» B. New Delhi
5336.

Which of the following has launched India's first diversified REIT Mutual Fund?

A. SBI Mutual Fund
B. Infrastructure Development Finance Company
C. LIC India
D. Kotak Mahindra AMC
E. ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund
Answer» E. ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund
5337.

Where was the 18th round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Myanmar held in December 2019?

A. New Delhi
B. Naypyidaw
C. Pune
D. Yangon
E. Hyderabad
Answer» B. Naypyidaw
5338.

The area of a square is 144 cm2. What is the perimeter of the square formed with the diagonal of the original square as its side?

A. \(48\sqrt 2 {\rm{cm}}\)
B. \(24\sqrt 2 {\rm{cm}}\)
C. 48 cm
D. 24 cm
Answer» B. \(24\sqrt 2 {\rm{cm}}\)
5339.

The total number of employees in company D is 1.5 times the sum of female employees in companies:

A. D and E
B. C and D
C. C and E
D. B and C
Answer» D. B and C
5340.

Steps of Recombinant DNA technology are given below:A. Identification and isolation of the genetic material.B. Fragmentation of DNA.C. Obtaining the foreign gene productD. Downstream processing.E. Ligation of DNA fragmentation into the vector.F. Isolation of desired DNA fragments.G. Amplification of gene of interest.H. Transfer of Recombinant DNA into the host cell/organism.The correct sequence of steps is

A. A → D → C → B → E → G → F → H
B. A → B → F → G → E → H → C → D
C. H → F → G → E → A → D → B → C
D. C → A → B → D → F → E → G → H
Answer» C. H → F → G → E → A → D → B → C
5341.

There are four underlined sections in the following sentence. Select the one which is wrong.The first computer showed up around 1941, but it was little more limited in it's capabilities than computers now.

A. showed up around
B. little more limited
C. computers now
D. it's capabilities
Answer» E.
5342.

Which is not correct in case of electron-

A. It is a particle
B. It has wave like property
C. It gives energy, while moving in orbitals
D. Its motion is gradually influenced by magnetic field
Answer» D. Its motion is gradually influenced by magnetic field
5343.

The officer responsible for the safe custody of land records during the Gupta period was known as:

A. Dhruvadhikarana
B. Karanika
C. Samaharta
D. Shaulkika
Answer» C. Samaharta
5344.

Which country will set up an international institute for vaccine production including for COVID-19?

A. Myanmar
B. Bangladesh
C. Vietnam
D. Indonesia
E. Philippines
Answer» C. Vietnam
5345.

The Blue Mountains get their unique colour from -

A. Merging of sunlight and water droplets with eucalyptus oil.
B. water drops as they mix together in the sunlight.
C. drops of oil given out by trees in the region.
D. the eucalyptus trees that turn blue in the bright sunlight.
Answer» B. water drops as they mix together in the sunlight.
5346.

What is the minimum age limit to become a candidate for Lok Sabha elections?

A. 30 years
B. 25 years
C. 18 years
D. 20 years
Answer» C. 18 years
5347.

Where was the 7th edition of Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav held from 14 January to 20 January, 2018?

A. New Delhi
B. Bengaluru
C. Jaipur
D. Kanpur
Answer» C. Jaipur
5348.

Which of the following had hosted the first-ever Khelo India Winter Games?

A. Shimla
B. Ladakh
C. Srinagar
D. Shillong
E. Kohima
Answer» C. Srinagar
5349.

TEM mode in coaxial line has on

A. no cut off wave length
B. direct current can't pass
C. a, b are true for TEM mode
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
5350.

The first state in the country to establish the Ministry of Disaster Management is _______

A. Jammu and Kashmir
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Nagaland
D. Uttarakhand
Answer» E.