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53501.

The mean of three numbers is 21. The range of this data set is 12 and difference between the two smallest numbers is 3. The greatest of three numbers is:

A. 27
B. 24
C. 25
D. 28
Answer» E.
53502.

What kind of education is produced by human beings based on cut-and-dried principles?

A. Both efficient and creative
B. efficient
C. Neither efficient nor creative
D. creative
Answer» C. Neither efficient nor creative
53503.

The melting point of Tungsten lies between ______ & ______ °C.

A. 2000, 2500
B. 1000, 1500
C. 3300, 3500
D. 2500, 3000
Answer» D. 2500, 3000
53504.

The correct order of reactivity of the following metals is-

A. Na>Mg>Zn>Fe
B. Fe< b>
C. Mg>Na>Zn>Fe
D. None of these
Answer» B. Fe< b>
53505.

Select the correct direct form of the given sentence.I told my parents not to worry about me.

A. I said to my parents, “You don’t be worried about me.”
B. I said to my parents, “Don’t worry about me.”
C. I said to my parents, “You don’t have to worry about me.”
D. I said to my parents, “Nothing to worry about me.”
Answer» C. I said to my parents, “You don’t have to worry about me.”
53506.

Which number will fit in ‘?’ place in the following series?2, ?, 12, 20, 30, 42

A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
Answer» D. 8
53507.

The plot of armature torque (Ta) vs armature current (Ia) of a dc series motor is:(Ta on Y-axis and Ia on X-axis)

A. parabola up to saturation and straight line afterwards
B. straight line throughout
C. constant (parallel to X-axis)
D. parabola throughout
Answer» B. straight line throughout
53508.

The Venn diagram shows the preference of the student population for leisure activities.From the data given, the number of students who like to read books or play sports is ____.

A. 44
B. 51
C. 79
D. 108
Answer» E.
53509.

The annual incomes of two persons are in the ratio 9 : 7 and their expenses are in the ratio 4 : 3. If each of them saves Rs. 2000 per year, what is the difference in their annual incomes?

A. Rs. 4000
B. Rs. 4500
C. Rs. 5000
D. Rs. 5500
Answer» B. Rs. 4500
53510.

Which of the following has announced the acquisition of online jewellery brand Pipa Bella?

A. AJIO
B. Nykaa
C. Sephora
D. Purplle
E. Lakmé
Answer» C. Sephora
53511.

Two horizontal plates are placed 2 cm apart, the space between them being filled with oil of viscosity 10 Poise. If the upper plate is moved with a velocity of 2 m/s, the shear stress in the oil would be:

A. 300 N / m2
B. 150 N / m2
C. 200 N / m2
D. 100 N / m2
Answer» E.
53512.

Water covers _________ % of the Earth’s surface.

A. 95
B. 70
C. 55
D. 35
Answer» C. 55
53513.

The efficiency of the diesel cycle increases

A. with increase in cut-off ratio
B. with decrease in cut-off ratio
C. remains unaffected
D. unpredictable
Answer» C. remains unaffected
53514.

The word 'beleaguered' means

A. Belittled
B. Benefitted
C. Troubled
D. Irritated
Answer» D. Irritated
53515.

Which of the following states does NOT share its boundary with Bangladesh?

A. Assam
B. Manipur
C. Meghalaya
D. Tripura
Answer» C. Meghalaya
53516.

The values of the integral \(\frac{1}{{2{\rm{\pi j}}}}\mathop \oint \limits_{\rm{c}} \frac{{{{\rm{e}}^{\rm{z}}}}}{{{\rm{z}} - 2}}{\rm{\;}}\)along a closed contour c in anti-clockwise direction for(i) the point z0 = 2 inside the contour c, and(ii) the point z0 = 2 outside the contour c, respectively, are

A. (i) 2.72, (ii) 0
B. (i) 7.39, (ii) 0
C. (i) 0, (ii) 2.72
D. (i) 0, (ii) 7.39
Answer» C. (i) 0, (ii) 2.72
53517.

The mean of 15 observations is 14. Three more observations are included and the new mean becomes 13. The mean of three new observations is:A. 6B. 7C. 8D. 11

A. C
B. D
C. A
D. B
Answer» B. D
53518.

What is the compound interest on Rs. 62500 for 2 years at the rate of 20% per annum?

A. Rs. 20050
B. Rs. 22200
C. Rs. 27500
D. Rs. 175820
Answer» D. Rs. 175820
53519.

The Figure of Merit in DSB-SC system is

A. 0.5
B. 1
C. \(\frac{{{\mu ^2}}}{{2 + {\mu ^2}}}\)
D. 2
Answer» C. \(\frac{{{\mu ^2}}}{{2 + {\mu ^2}}}\)
53520.

Relative density of hydraulic oil is 0.8. The density of the oil is

A. 80 kg/m3
B. 800 kg/m3
C. 800 N/m3
D. 8 kgf/m3
Answer» C. 800 N/m3
53521.

S, M, E and F are working in shifts in a team to finish a project. M works with twice the efficiency of others but for half as many days as E worked. S and M have 6 hour shifts in a day, whereas E and F have 12 hours shifts. What is the ratio of contribution of M to contribution of E in the project?

A. 1:1
B. 1:2
C. 1:4
D. 2:1
Answer» C. 1:4
53522.

Select the letter-cluster that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.DAC, GWH, JSM, MOR, ?

A. PKW
B. QKV
C. PJV
D. QJW
Answer» B. QKV
53523.

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.Man : Mammal :: Butterfly : .......

A. Caterpillar
B. Insect
C. Bird
D. Reptile
Answer» C. Bird
53524.

Superconductivity in a material can be destroyed by1. increasing the temperature above a certain limit2. applying a magnetic field above a certain limit3. passing a current above a certain limit4. decreasing the temperature to a point below the critical temperatureWhich of the above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
53525.

The microwave device working on the principal of Faraday rotation is called as:

A. Rotary joint
B. Circulator
C. Isolator
D. None of these
Answer» C. Isolator
53526.

Which of the following is a balanced chemical equation?

A. Na + H2O → NaOH + H2
B. H2 + O2 → H2 O
C. Mg + O2 → MgO
D. 2Mg + O2 → 2MgO
Answer» E.
53527.

Android is a / an:

A. Operating system
B. Database
C. Programming language
D. Data transfer protocol
Answer» B. Database
53528.

What is the amount of water required for a workable RC of mix 1:2:4 by weight when w/c ratio is 0.60 and the unit weight of concrete is 2,400 kg/m3

A. 165 L
B. 205 L
C. 245 L
D. 285 L
Answer» C. 245 L
53529.

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.Consisting of many things or parts

A. singular
B. numeral
C. multitudinous
D. few
Answer» D. few
53530.

There was 29% off on bags. A lady bought a bag and got 12% discount for paying in cash. She paid Rs. 312.40. What is the price tag (in Rs.) on the bag?

A. 600
B. 625
C. 450
D. 500
Answer» E.
53531.

Which of the following tax was initiated by the Alauddin Khilji?

A. Kharaj
B. Kankut
C. Ghari
D. Zakat
Answer» D. Zakat
53532.

Where is the oldest railway station of Haryana, which was built in 1873 ?

A. Hansi
B. Ambala
C. Sirsa
D. Rewari
Answer» E.
53533.

Select the letter-cluster that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.MRT, TYA, AFH, HMO, ?

A. PUV
B. PUU
C. OTV
D. OTU
Answer» D. OTU
53534.

Which country has chosen an American-backed former intelligence chief as the new Prime Minister in May 2020?

A. Oman
B. Iraq
C. Turkey
D. Egypt
E. Libya
Answer» C. Turkey
53535.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment. If no substitution is required select 'No substitution'He had barely spoken the words when he realised his mistake.

A. No substitution
B. barely speak the words that
C. barely spoken the words than
D. barely spoke the words when
Answer» B. barely speak the words that
53536.

Which of the following has developed a Covid Severity Score software that can now identify patients likely to require ventilator support in an ICU and referral in time and make necessary arrangements before emergency sets in?

A. The Foundation For Innovations In Health
B. IIT Guwahati
C. AIIMS Delhi
D. Both 1 and 2
E. All 1, 2 and 3
Answer» E. All 1, 2 and 3
53537.

Which of the following metal interferes in the development and maturation of red blood cells?

A. Mercury
B. Lead
C. Cadmium
D. Arsenic
Answer» C. Cadmium
53538.

Which freedom fighter is popularly known as Lok Nayak?

A. Jyotirao Phule
B. Jatindranath Das
C. Jyotiba
D. Jaiprakash Narayan
Answer» E.
53539.

What do people need to continue working for internal satisfaction?

A. Some threat
B. Some emotional reaction
C. Some pleasant experience after the behaviour occurs
D. Threat mixed with something pleasant
Answer» E.
53540.

This is an instructional material for a teacher

A. Workbooks
B. Supplementary material
C. Atlas
D. Curriculum guides
Answer» E.
53541.

Two coils having self inductances of 16 mH and 25 mH are mutually coupled. The maximum possible mutual inductance is

A. 40 mH
B. 20 mH
C. 10 mH
D. 5 mH
Answer» C. 10 mH
53542.

The fifth incarnation of Vishnu is known as ______.

A. Varah
B. Krishna
C. Vamana
D. Narsingh
Answer» D. Narsingh
53543.

Which of the following can be a way of involving the community in the education process?I Parent meetings in school.II. Participation through contribution of money, material and labour

A. Neither I nor II
B. Both I and II
C. Only I
D. Only II
Answer» C. Only I
53544.

What is the resistance of a wire of length 100 m, uniform cross-section area 0.01 mm2 and resistivity 60 μΩ-cm?

A. 6000 Ω
B. 6 × 10-3 Ω
C. 600 Ω
D. 60 Ω
Answer» B. 6 × 10-3 Ω
53545.

Which of the following belongs to the same family as Emancipate, Free and Release?

A. Ignore
B. Pardon
C. Liberate
D. Quit
Answer» D. Quit
53546.

Which name suggested by India has not been used so far?

A. Leher
B. Agni
C. Bijli
D. Vayu
Answer» E.
53547.

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.A fictitious name used by an author

A. alibi
B. homonym
C. anonymous
D. pseudonym
Answer» E.
53548.

The part of the Himalayas lying between Satluj and Kali rivers is known as _________.

A. Punjab Himalaya
B. Nepal Himalayas
C. Kumaun Himalayas
D. Assam Himalayas
Answer» D. Assam Himalayas
53549.

Which of the following sequence of signs will correctly solve the given equation by replacing the question marks?1105 ? 65 ? 835 ? 25 ? 5 = 727

A. + , ÷, –, ×
B. × , –, + , ÷
C. + , –, × , ÷
D. ÷, + , –, ×
Answer» E.
53550.

The time series forecasting method that gives equal weightage to each of the 'm' most recent observations is

A. Moving average method
B. Exponential smoothing with linear trend
C. Triple Exponential smoothing
D. Kalman Filter
Answer» B. Exponential smoothing with linear trend