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53551.

Three different points are shown on a dc load line. The upper point represents the:

A. Minimum current gain
B. Quiescent point
C. Saturation point
D. Cutoff point
Answer» D. Cutoff point
53552.

Which of the following mineral is responsible for the red colour in bricks?

A. Iron oxide
B. Lime
C. Magnesia
D. Silica
Answer» B. Lime
53553.

The quorum to constitute a sitting of the Lok Sabha is _____ of the total number of members of the house.

A. One-half
B. Two-thirds
C. One-sixth
D. One-tenth
Answer» E.
53554.

The second degree equation 2x2 + 2y2 - 2x - 6y + 5 = 0 represents

A. a circle
B. an ellipse
C. a point
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
53555.

What are the aggregate of marks obtained by Mayank in all the six subjects?

A. 432
B. 456
C. 460
D. 440
Answer» E.
53556.

The sum of Ajay’s and Vijay’s age is 40 years. 10 years later the ratio of their ages will be 5 : 7 respectively. What was the ratio of their ages 10 years before?

A. 3 : 1
B. 1 : 3
C. 2 : 3
D. 3 : 2
E. 3 : 7
Answer» C. 2 : 3
53557.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.The soldiers were instructed to ________ restraint and handle the situation peacefully.

A. exercise
B. prevent
C. resist
D. control
Answer» B. prevent
53558.

Which of the following has received approval from the Drugs Controller General of India -DCGI to begin the phase-III clinical trials with its biological therapy Pegylated Interferon alpha-2b (PegiHep) in COVID-19 patients?

A. Sun Pharma
B. Zydus Cadila Pharmaceuticals
C. Cipla
D. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals
E. Torrent Pharmaceuticals
Answer» C. Cipla
53559.

Scientists from which of the following countries has/have discovered a new family of bony fish from the Western Ghats and named it Aenigmachannidae?

A. India
B. Germany
C. Switzerland
D. Both 1 and 2
E. All 1, 2 and 3
Answer» F.
53560.

Read the following statements carefully:1.Days after Congress decided to elect former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda as Congress Legislative Party (CLP) leader, Haryana Assembly Speaker Kanwar Pal Gujjar also recognised him as Leader of Opposition (LoP) on 10 September 2019.3.Congress presently has 16 MLAs in the 90-member Assembly.3.Bhupinder Singh Hooda had held the post of Leader of Oppostion but lost it in March 2019.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 of the above
Answer» C. Only 1 and 3
53561.

Soham is 10 years younger than Paratha. Eight years ago three times the age of Soham was 4 more than twice the age of Paratha. Find Soham’s present age.

A. 28 years
B. 30 years
C. 32 years
D. 33 years
Answer» D. 33 years
53562.

Which of the following could be used for fixing the arbitrary direction?

A. Top of chimney
B. Road
C. River
D. Moving train
Answer» B. Road
53563.

The Government of India has approved year 2018 as National year of which nutrient rich crop to boost its production?

A. Millet
B. Wheat
C. Rice
D. Maize
Answer» B. Wheat
53564.

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first.Bird :: Zoo: Airplane :?

A. Honeycomb
B. Museum (museum)
C. Airport
D. Caravan
Answer» D. Caravan
53565.

Which of the following is NOT a principal method of laying out water distribution system?

A. Dead-end system
B. Radial system
C. Grid-iron system
D. Pumping system
Answer» E.
53566.

Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers in the given set(8, 7, 407)

A. (12, 8, 555)
B. (10, 8, 576)
C. (11, 12, 450)
D. (9, 6, 297)
Answer» E.
53567.

What is a branch of science that deals with life or the possibilities of life beyond the earth?A. EntomologyB. ExobiologyC. MycologyD. Paleontology

A. B
B. A
C. D
D. C
Answer» B. A
53568.

The unit of momentum is:

A. Kgms2
B. Kgms-2
C. Kgms
D. Kgms-1
Answer» E.
53569.

What according to the passage are the manifestations of social movements?1. Aggressiveness and being incendiary.2. Instigation by external forces.3. Quest for social equality and individual freedom.4. Urge for granting privileges and self-respect to disparaged sections of the society.Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 and 4 only
C. 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
E. 2 and 3 only
Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
53570.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No Improvement.The inflation rate raised up 8% last month.

A. rise to
B. rose to
C. No Improvement
D. raise up
Answer» C. No Improvement
53571.

What are diseases like influenza, common cold and AIDS caused by?

A. Protozoan
B. Bacteria
C. Viruses
D. Worms
Answer» D. Worms
53572.

Which of the following statement/statements is/are true?I. (odd)odd = oddII. (odd)even = even

A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer» B. Only II
53573.

What is the difference (in thousands) between second highest sales year and the least sales year?

A. 280
B. 270
C. 260
D. 200
Answer» C. 260
53574.

The magnitude plot for the open-loop transfer function is shown below :Its open-loop transfer function, G(s)H(s), is

A. 10(s+1)
B. \(\frac{1}{s+1}\)
C. \(\frac{10}{s+1}\)
D. 20(s+1)
Answer» D. 20(s+1)
53575.

us to distinguish ________ the good reasoning

A. In
B. Within
C. Between
D. Amidst
Answer» D. Amidst
53576.

The relation between the focal length and radius of curvature of a mirror is:

A. F=2
B. R = f
C. R = 2f
D. R = f/2
Answer» D. R = f/2
53577.

Which of the following statements is/are true about the advantages of prestressed concrete structure?A. In the prestressed concrete structure, the deflection of beams is considerably reduced.B. Prestressing decreases cracks in concrete under all stages of loading.C. Prestressed concrete requires only 1/3 rd of the concrete required for R.C.C.

A. Only A
B. B and C
C. A, B and C
D. Only C
Answer» D. Only C
53578.

Which feature was formed by the crashing of a meteorite near Buldhana?

A. Pimpri Lake
B. Thane Lake
C. Chilika Lake
D. Lonar Lake
Answer» E.
53579.

When two germ cells from two individuals combine during sexual reproduction, they form a _____.

A. Bud
B. Spore
C. Zygote
D. Fruit
Answer» D. Fruit
53580.

Which of the following materials has nearly zero coefficient of expansion?

A. Selenium
B. Invar
C. Silver
D. Stainless steel
Answer» C. Silver
53581.

The amplitude of vibration is the __________.

A. maximum displacement from the mean position
B. maximum sound produced
C. minimum displacement from the mean position
D. number of vibrations in one second
Answer» B. maximum sound produced
53582.

What is the hallmark of a true friend?

A. He helps you to enjoy the fruits of nature.
B. He proves true even in death.
C. He can take on all the evils for you.
D. He saves you from troubles.
Answer» C. He can take on all the evils for you.
53583.

The factors influencing costs and tariffs of electric supply are:

A. Standing charges that are independent of the output and (ii) running or operating charges that are proportional to the output.
B. Standing charges the are proportional to the output and (ii) running or operating charges that are independent of the output
C. Standing charges that are proportional to the output and (ii) running or operating charges that are proportional to the output
D. Standing charges that are independent of the output and (ii) running or operating charges that are independent of the output.
Answer» B. Standing charges the are proportional to the output and (ii) running or operating charges that are independent of the output
53584.

What is the 2017 ranking of ace shuttler P.V Sindhu in the latest BWF ranking?

A. 2nd
B. 3rd
C. 4th
D. 1st
Answer» C. 4th
53585.

The enzyme present in gastric juice is ________.

A. Trypsin
B. Pepsin
C. Amylase
D. Ptyalin
Answer» C. Amylase
53586.

Which country has decided to rename the Ministry of Information as the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting?

A. Pakistan
B. Bangladesh
C. Bhutan
D. Nepal
E. Myanmar
Answer» C. Bhutan
53587.

Which of the following statements / s is/ are not correct as per the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill-2014’?(a) Polavaram Irrigation Project to be a National Project.(b) Hyderabad to be the common capital for Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states for a period of ten years.(c) Governor to be common governor for both the states.(d) Common High Court for both the states for a period of one year.Choose the correct answer:

A. (a) and (b) only
B. (b) and (c) only
C. (c) and (d) only
D. (d) only
Answer» E.
53588.

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 required.The most pleasant way was to going and having a good dinner at some fine restaurant.

A. was going to have
B. No substitution required
C. is to have gone and eat
D. was to go and have
Answer» E.
53589.

Which among the following does NOT hold their office during the pleasure of President?

A. Governor of State
B. Attorney General of India
C. Chief Election Commissioner
D. Prime Minister of India
Answer» D. Prime Minister of India
53590.

What is the name of the first research station in Antarctica built by the Government of India?

A. Vaishali
B. Bharati
C. Maitri
D. Dakshin Gangotri
Answer» E.
53591.

The product of the distinct roots of Ix2 - x - 6I = x + 2 is

A. - 24
B. - 4
C. - 8
D. - 16
Answer» E.
53592.

The upper two chambers of human heart are called ______ and the two lower chambers are called _______.

A. Atria, ventricles
B. Atrium, venules
C. Auricles, veins
D. Aorta, ventricles
Answer» B. Atrium, venules
53593.

Which of the following Boolean rules is correct?

A. A + 0 = 0
B. A + 1 = 1
C. \(\overline {A + A} = \overline {A.A}\)
D. \(A + A.B = \overline {A+B}\)
Answer» C. \(\overline {A + A} = \overline {A.A}\)
53594.

The purpose of the ratchet in a micrometer is to

A. impart smooth movement to the spindle
B. compensate for the wear of the screw thread
C. prevent rotation of the spindle while reading the scale
D. maintain sufficient and uniform measuring pressure
Answer» E.
53595.

Which of the following gives the correct decreasing under of the densities of a soil sample?

A. Saturated, submerged, wet, dry
B. Saturated, wet, submerged, dry
C. Saturated, wet, dry, submerged
D. Wet, saturated, submerged, dry
Answer» D. Wet, saturated, submerged, dry
53596.

Vishnu travelled equal distances at speeds of 10 km/hr., 30 km/hr., and 8 km/hr., and took a total of 15.5 minutes to complete. Find the total distance he travelled, in km.

A. 1
B. 3
C. 4
D. 2
Answer» C. 4
53597.

The parallel sides of a trapezium are 30 cm and 20 cm and its non-parallel sides are both equal. If the area of the trapezium is 300 cm2, then what is the length (in cm) of each non-parallel side?

A. 10
B. 15
C. 12
D. 13
Answer» E.
53598.

The side BC of a right - angled triangle ABC (∠ABC = 90°) is divided into four equal parts at P, Q and R respectively. AB = c, BC = a and AC = b. If AP2 + AQ2 + AR2 = 3b2 + 17 na2, then n equal to:

A. - 3/4
B. - 1/8
C. 3/4
D. 1/8
Answer» C. 3/4
53599.

Which of the following statements about the detailed corporate governance norms for listed companies issued in April 2014 by SEBI is/are correct?1. It provides for stricter disclosures and protection of investor rights, including equitable treatment for minority and foreign shareholders2. Under the new norms listed companies are required to provide the option of facility of e-voting to shareholders on all resolutions proposed to be passed at general meetingsSelect the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2
53600.

The reason for yellow colour of milk in cattle is -

A. Keratin
B. Carotene
C. Mineral
D. Lactose
Answer» C. Mineral