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5501.

Which industrial waste is commonly used in construction industry?

A. Fly ash
B. Slag
C. Sludge
D. Red oxide
Answer» B. Slag
5502.

The only film directed by Pahlaj Nihalani the present chairman of Film sensor board, is ________.

A. Avatar
B. Sansar
C. Ham Apke Hain Kaun
D. Ashirvad
Answer» B. Sansar
5503.

When was the Panna National Park declared a Tiger Reserve?

A. 1996
B. 1995
C. 1994
D. 1997
Answer» D. 1997
5504.

Which of the following is a measure of consistency?

A. Validity
B. Objectivity
C. Reliability
D. Credibility
Answer» D. Credibility
5505.

What is the value of (√5 + 2)/ (√5 - 2)?

A. 9 + 4√5
B. 9 - 4√5
C. 7 + 4√5
D. 9 + 2√5
Answer» B. 9 - 4√5
5506.

Which of the following started the 3rd edition of its 'Sukanya' project in January 2020 to provide girls studying in schools and colleges in the city with self-defence training?

A. Delhi Police
B. Punjab Police
C. Kolkata Police
D. Lucknow Police
E. Mumbai Police
Answer» D. Lucknow Police
5507.

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.Nest : Bird ∷ Palace :?

A. Soldier
B. Big
C. King
D. Jeep
Answer» D. Jeep
5508.

Ravi sold goods for Rs. 6250 and made a profit of 25% in the process. What would have been his profit percent if he has sold the same goods for Rs. 6000?

A. 10%
B. 15%
C. 20%
D. 5%
Answer» D. 5%
5509.

The trajectory of a projectile near the surface of the earth is given as y = 2x - 9x2. If it were launched at an angle θ0 with speed v0 then (g = 10 ms-2):

A. \({\theta _0} = {\rm{si}}{{\rm{n}}^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{1}{{\sqrt 5 }}} \right){\rm{\;and\;}}{v_0} = \frac{5}{3}{\rm{m}}{{\rm{s}}^{ - 1}}\)
B. \({\theta _0} = {\rm{co}}{{\rm{s}}^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{2}{{\sqrt 5 }}} \right){\rm{\;and\;}}{v_0} = \frac{3}{5}{\rm{m}}{{\rm{s}}^{ - 1}}\)
C. \({\theta _0} = {\rm{co}}{{\rm{s}}^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{1}{{\sqrt 5 }}} \right){\rm{\;and\;}}{v_0} = \frac{5}{3}{\rm{m}}{{\rm{s}}^{ - 1}}\)
D. \({\theta _0} = {\rm{si}}{{\rm{n}}^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{2}{{\sqrt 5 }}} \right){\rm{\;and\;}}{v_0} = \frac{3}{5}{\rm{m}}{{\rm{s}}^{ - 1}}\)
Answer» D. \({\theta _0} = {\rm{si}}{{\rm{n}}^{ - 1}}\left( {\frac{2}{{\sqrt 5 }}} \right){\rm{\;and\;}}{v_0} = \frac{3}{5}{\rm{m}}{{\rm{s}}^{ - 1}}\)
5510.

Which of the following are NOT relevant for the emergence of regional formations during the period between c. 600-1200 CE?(i) Proliferation of Sanskrit texts.(ii) Growth of Vernacular languages(iii) Refinement in architecture and art(iv) Emergence of distinct regional styles in art and architectureChoose the correct answer from the options given below:

A. (ii), (iv)
B. (iii), (iv)
C. (i), (iii)
D. (i), (ii)
Answer» D. (i), (ii)
5511.

Statement (I): Anaerobic digestion of sewage is unsuitable in the vicinity of a crowded locality.Statement (II): Aerobic digestion of sewage is costly but is suitable at a crowded locality.

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
5512.

Which of the following statements concerning Scheduled Castes (SC) population in India are correct?1) The highest percentage of SC population out the total population of the state is found in Punjab2) Bihar is the second largest state in respect of the total SC population in India3) Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of SC population in India4) Among the Indian states, the lowest percentage of SC population out of the total population of the state is found in GoaSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2 and 4
Answer» C. 2 and 4 only
5513.

The critical frequency of a filter is defined as the point at which the response drops ______ from the pass band.

A. -20 dB
B. -3 dB
C. -6 dB
D. -40 dB
Answer» C. -6 dB
5514.

The word ‘unfettered’ in the text suggests:

A. bound by religious beliefs
B. free from barriers
C. outside the classroom
D. restricted by regional differences
Answer» C. outside the classroom
5515.

Select the most appropriate word for the given group of words.A sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past

A. Paradise
B. Harmony
C. Recollection
D. Nostalgia
Answer» E.
5516.

Which Cyclonic Storm made landfall near Digha in West Bengal in May 2020?

A. HUDHUD
B. AMPHAN
C. HELEN
D. TITLI
E. FANI
Answer» C. HELEN
5517.

What is the dimension formula of force?

A. MLT-2
B. ML2T-2
C. ML-1T-2
D. LT-1
Answer» B. ML2T-2
5518.

Two pipes P and Q can fill a tank in 6 hours and 9 hours respectively, while a third pipe R can empty the tank in 12 hours. Initially, P and R are open for 4 hours. Then P is closed and Q is opened. After 6 more hours, R is closed. The total time taken to fill the tank (in hours) is ____.

A. 13.5
B. 14.5
C. 15.5
D. 16.5
Answer» C. 15.5
5519.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom/phrase.Tricks of the trade

A. very small in quantity
B. to be offered warm hospitality
C. to enjoy a musical program
D. Clever or expert way of doing something.
Answer» E.
5520.

Which of the following is NOT a capital good?

A. Food and Clothing
B. Truck
C. Tools
D. Machines
Answer» B. Truck
5521.

Which of the following has partnered with Bangladesh Water Development Board to bring the flood warning services to the country?

A. Microsoft
B. Amazon
C. Google
D. Infosys
E. TCS
Answer» D. Infosys
5522.

The strong smelling substance added to LPG is:‐

A. ethyl mercaptan
B. ethanol
C. ethanal
D. ethyl butane
Answer» B. ethanol
5523.

The ratio of effective height to thickness of masonry walls should not be more than:

A. 50
B. 40
C. 30
D. 20
E. 25
Answer» D. 20
5524.

Sunil Kothari passed away in December 2020. In which year did he receive the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award?

A. 1991
B. 1993
C. 1995
D. 1997
E. 1999
Answer» D. 1997
5525.

The magnetic flux density in an air-cooled coil is 10-2 wb/m2. With a cast iron of relative permeability 100 inserted, the flux density will become

A. 10-4 Wb/m2
B. 10+4 Wb/m2
C. 10-2 Wb/m2
D. 1 Wb/m2
Answer» E.
5526.

The number of students who donated blood in the department 'C' is

A. 39
B. 91
C. 130
D. 169
Answer» D. 169
5527.

Three numbers which are co-prime to each other, are such that the product of the first two 286 and that of the last two is 770. What is the sum of three terms?

A. 85
B. 80
C. 75
D. 70
Answer» E.
5528.

The ratio of the curved surface area and total surface area of a right circular cylinder is 2 : 5. If the total surface area is 3080 cm2, then what is the volume (in cm3) of the cylinder?

A. 4312√6
B. 3822√6
C. 4522√6
D. 4642√6
Answer» B. 3822√6
5529.

The mean of 23, 45, 64, 81 and 77 is:

A. 56
B. 58
C. 54
D. 52
Answer» C. 54
5530.

Under which of the following situations, economies of scale exists to the potential and persists?

A. When firm is too small and too specialized
B. When firms' decision to hire inputs do not result in an increase in the input costs
C. When firm is too large and overdiversified
D. When long-run cost of producing a unit falls as the output increases
Answer» E.
5531.

Select the combination of numbers so that the letters when arranged accordingly will form a meaningful word:N P O A C L M I1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

A. 5, 3, 2, 7, 6, 4, 8, 1
B. 5, 3, 7, 2, 6, 4, 8, 1
C. 4, 7, 5, 1, 6, 8, 2, 3
D. 1, 7, 8, 6, 4, 3, 2, 5
Answer» C. 4, 7, 5, 1, 6, 8, 2, 3
5532.

The bipolar transistor have

A. Low input resistance compared to FET
B. High input resistance compared to FET
C. Zero input resistance
D. Infinity resistance
Answer» B. High input resistance compared to FET
5533.

The least number that should be added to 2397 so that the sum is exactly divisible by 3, 4, 5 and 6 ?

A. 6
B. 4
C. 5
D. 3
Answer» E.
5534.

Two Statements are given followed by two Conclusions : Statements : All numbers are divisible by 2.All numbers are divisible by 3. Conclusion-I : All numbers are divisible by 6.Conclusion-II : All numbers are divisible by 4.Which of the above Conclusions logically follows/follow from the two given Statements?

A. Only Conclusion - I
B. Only Conclusion - II
C. Neither Conclusion-I nor Conclusion - II
D. Both Conclusion-I and Conclusion - II
Answer» B. Only Conclusion - II
5535.

The consumer’s surplus can be defined as

A. Extra units of a commodity bought
B. Surplus commodity left after consumption
C. Difference between actual price paid and maximum price consumers are willing to pay.
D. Total consumer satisfaction
Answer» D. Total consumer satisfaction
5536.

The practice of growing different types of crops in the same field in sequential seasons is called as 'Crop rotation'. One of the following aspect is NOT correct with reference to crop rotation.

A. Reduce the disease incidence caused by pests
B. Control of weeds
C. Increased crop productivity
D. Depletion of soil fertility
Answer» E.
5537.

The hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle is 10 cm and its area is 24 cm2. If the shorter side is halved and the longer side is doubled, the new hypotenuse becomes

A. \(\sqrt {245} \;cm\)
B. \(\sqrt {255} \;cm\)
C. \(\sqrt {265} \;cm\)
D. \(\sqrt {275} \;cm\)
Answer» D. \(\sqrt {275} \;cm\)
5538.

Which of the following has started tying up with Industrial Training Institutes located near to its plants?

A. Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers
B. National Fertilizers Limited
C. Chambal Fertilisers
D. Coromandel International
E. Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative
Answer» C. Chambal Fertilisers
5539.

Select the set in which numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set.(16, 24, 30)

A. (18, 27, 45)
B. (14, 21, 38)
C. (22, 32, 40)
D. (40, 60, 75)
Answer» E.
5540.

Which of the following mentioned inclusive education as, "to integrate the handicapped with general community at all levels as equal partners, to prepare them for normal growth and to enable them to face life with courage and confidence"?

A. World Declaration on Education for All (1990)
B. Rehabilitation Council of India Act (1992)
C. National Policy of Education (1986)
D. Scheme of Integrated Education for Disabled children (1974)
Answer» D. Scheme of Integrated Education for Disabled children (1974)
5541.

Select the option that is related to the third word in the same way as the second word is related to the first word.Cook : Kitchen :: Farmer : ?

A. Field
B. Fertiliser
C. Garden
D. Crops
Answer» B. Fertiliser
5542.

Which bank appointed former SBI Managing Director B Sriram on its board as Independent Director on 14 January 2019?

A. YES
B. Dena
C. HDFC
D. ICICI
E. Vijaya
Answer» E. Vijaya
5543.

The interest earned on Rs. 3,675 at the rate of 4% simple interest per annum for 2 years will be?

A. Rs. 289.50
B. Rs. 292
C. Rs. 288.50
D. Rs. 294
Answer» E.
5544.

Which of the following elements does not contain neutrons?

A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Hydrogen
D. Copper
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer» D. Copper
5545.

The price of sugar has decreased by 15%. By what percentage can a person increase the consumption so the there is no change in expenditure?

A. 300/23%
B. 300/17%
C. 50/3%
D. 20/3%
Answer» C. 50/3%
5546.

Stem modified into flattened photosynthetic structure is?

A. Tendril
B. Bulbil
C. Phylloclade
D. Phyllode
Answer» D. Phyllode
5547.

What was the reaction of rabbit after learning about the rat's situation?

A. It cried went away
B. It was sad
C. it laughed went away
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
5548.

What is the ratio of the total students who play cricket in schools A and B together to the total students who play hockey in schools C and D?

A. 15 ∶ 13
B. 16 ∶ 11
C. 16 ∶ 13
D. 15 ∶ 14
Answer» E.
5549.

\(\sqrt {\frac{{25.60}}{{72.90}}} + \sqrt {\frac{{0.10}}{{8.10}}} = ?\)

A. 27/30
B. 27/20
C. 19/27
D. 27/28
Answer» D. 27/28
5550.

The slope of the graphical representation of Ohm’s law can represent which of the following component?

A. Resistance
B. Impedance
C. Capacitance
D. Inductive reactance
Answer» B. Impedance