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55901.

The Indian Railways' Northern wing will be running how many "Summer Special" trains from Delhi junction and New Delhi junction?

A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 9
E. 11
Answer» D. 9
55902.

Read each of the following sentences to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. If you feel there is no error in a sentence, signify a 'No error' response.The speaker gave (A)/ an overview of the subject (B)/ by way of introduction (C)/ No error (D)

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» E.
55903.

The correct increasing order of pH of isomolar solutions of K2O (pH1), K2S(pH2), K2Se(pHt3),and K2Te(pH4): is

A. pH1 > pH2 > pH3 > PH4
B. pH1 = pH2 > pH3 > PH4
C. pH3 < pH1 < pH2 < PH4
D. pH4 < pH3 < pH2 < pH1
Answer» E.
55904.

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. The backbone P: agriculture; which also provides Q: sustenance to over half the country’s population R: of the rural economy is

A. RPQ
B. PRQ
C. RQP
D. QPR
Answer» B. PRQ
55905.

What angle does the hour hand of a clock describe in 10 minutes of time?

A.
B.
C.
D. 10°
Answer» C. 6°
55906.

Select the correct equation when the signs ‘+’ and ‘x’ and the numbers ‘4’ and ‘8' are interchanged.

A. 12 × 4 + 8 = 34
B. 6 + 8 × 4 = 38
C. 2 × 4 + 8 = 34
D. 4 + 8 × 2 = 32
Answer» D. 4 + 8 × 2 = 32
55907.

The paragraph is about which of the following?1. Genesis of insurance in India2. Struggle of insurance business3. Conflict of insurance business4. Complications of insurance business

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» B. 2
55908.

The basic structural unit of feldspar, zeolites, mica and asbestos is:

A. (SiO3)2-
B. SiO2
C. (SiO4)4-
D. \({\left( { - \begin{array}{*{20}{c}}{\begin{array}{*{20}{c}}{\rm{R}}\\|\end{array}}\\{{\rm{Si}}}\\{\begin{array}{*{20}{c}}|\\{\rm{R}}\end{array}}\end{array} - {\rm{O}} - } \right)_{\rm{n}}}\left( {{\rm{R}} = {\rm{Me}}} \right){\rm{\;}}\)
Answer» D. \({\left( { - \begin{array}{*{20}{c}}{\begin{array}{*{20}{c}}{\rm{R}}\\|\end{array}}\\{{\rm{Si}}}\\{\begin{array}{*{20}{c}}|\\{\rm{R}}\end{array}}\end{array} - {\rm{O}} - } \right)_{\rm{n}}}\left( {{\rm{R}} = {\rm{Me}}} \right){\rm{\;}}\)
55909.

Statement (I): Motor vehicles have differential gear mechanism at the back axle.Statement (II): This mechanism is fitted to enable the vehicles to run on bumpy roads.

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» D. Statement I) is false but Statement II) is true
55910.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom."Idle hands are the devil’s tools"

A. You are more likely to get in trouble if you have nothing to do
B. Uncomfortable or worried in a situation
C. When one thing goes wrong, then another, and another
D. Before the time necessary to do something
Answer» B. Uncomfortable or worried in a situation
55911.

Which number will replace the question mark(?) in the following series?60, 64, 32, 36, 18, ?

A. 11
B. 15
C. 20
D. 22
Answer» E.
55912.

Which of the following has signed MoU, each, with Carleton University, Canada and Montpellier Business School, France for fostering advancement in teaching, research, cultural understanding?

A. IIM Bangalore
B. IIM Calcutta
C. IIM Ahmedabad
D. IIM Lucknow
E. IIM Indore
Answer» C. IIM Ahmedabad
55913.

What is the angle between the hour hand and the minute hand of the clock at 1:30?

A. 150 degree
B. 165 degree
C. 185 degree
D. 135 degree
Answer» E.
55914.

Which of the following metals is not a mineral?

A. Bauxite
B. Gypsum
C. Hematite
D. Limonite
Answer» C. Hematite
55915.

U.S. Navy ships conducted joint drills with warships from which of the following countries in their first combined exercise in the Western Pacific in May 2019?1. Japan2. Australia3. India

A. Only 1
B. Only 3
C. Only 1 and 2
D. Only 2 and 3
E. All of the above
Answer» D. Only 2 and 3
55916.

Which of the following are responsible for electrical conductivity of an element?

A. Valance electrons
B. Protons
C. Neutrons
D. All the above
Answer» B. Protons
55917.

Study the two different positions of a cube given below with dots from 1 to 6 marked on its faces. Find out how many dots are contained on the faceopposite to that containing 4 dots.

A. 2
B. 3
C. 5
D. 1
Answer» C. 5
55918.

Which of the following rivers drains into the Bay of Bengal?

A. Narmada
B. Sutlej
C. Krishna
D. Tapi
Answer» D. Tapi
55919.

The permeability of soil varies:-

A. 1/void ratio
B. Grain size
C. (Grain size)2
D. 1/(Grain size)2
Answer» D. 1/(Grain size)2
55920.

Select the synonym of the given word.WARY

A. Gingerly
B. Heedless
C. Unsafe
D. Incautious
Answer» B. Heedless
55921.

Star-Delta starter in a three-phase induction motor is used mainly to

A. Reduce the starting speed
B. Reduce the starting torque
C. Reduce the starting current
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
55922.

What does S in ‘IP 11S’ represent?

A. The machine was tested when not running condition
B. Machine was tested when it was in running
C. Machine was tested at light load
D. None of these
Answer» B. Machine was tested when it was in running
55923.

To isolate an enclosed area for conservation, an open traverse is run keeping close to (but outside of) the exterior boundary of the area through ground points A → B → C → D → E → F → G → towards H (to be eventually located). AB is 80° to the East of the North line at A. Deflection / Interior angles at B, C, D, E, F are indicated. What would be the magnitude of the deflection angle at G (as marked) so that GH may run parallel to BA?(Lengths are immaterial in this case.)

A. 190°
B. 210°
C. 200°
D. 230°
Answer» B. 210°
55924.

Select the synonym of the given word.NOMADIC

A. Wild
B. Barbaric
C. Brave
D. Roving
Answer» E.
55925.

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.Statements:A: All Indians are Asians.B: All Asians are smart people.Conclusions:A: All Indians are smart people.B: All smart people are Asians.

A. Both conclusions follow.
B. Neither Conclusion A nor Conclusion B follows.
C. Only Conclusion B follows.
D. Only Conclusion A follows.
Answer» E.
55926.

Which bolt is commonly used in marine shaft couplings?

A. Ellen bolt
B. Eye bolt
C. Headless tapered bolt
D. Hexagonal bolt
Answer» D. Hexagonal bolt
55927.

What is the stage called from conception to birth ?

A. Pre-natal
B. Infancy
C. Later Childhood
D. Pre-Adolescence
Answer» B. Infancy
55928.

The navy gave tactical support to the marines.

A. sensitive
B. strategic
C. immediate
D. expert
Answer» C. immediate
55929.

The ratio of the efficiencies of A, B and C is 4 : 5 : 3. Working together, they can complete that work in 25 days. A and C together will complete 35% of that work in:

A. 15 days
B. 18 days
C. 12 days
D. 10 days
Answer» B. 18 days
55930.

Weinnovate Biosolutions, based in which city, is all set to launch alcohol-free, aqueous, non-inflammable, and non-toxic hand sanitizer that is gentler to one's skin?

A. Chennai
B. Pune
C. Ahmedabad
D. Hyderabad
E. Bangalore
Answer» C. Ahmedabad
55931.

Select the most appropriate conjunction to fill in the blanks.She was ______ sure of herself ______ she did not even rehearse her part in the play.

A. as; because
B. so; that
C. so; than
D. not only; but also
Answer» C. so; than
55932.

The life span of human WBC is approximately

A. Less than 2 days
B. Between 13 to 20 days
C. Between 22 to 23 months
D. More than 4 months
Answer» C. Between 22 to 23 months
55933.

What is common among Lithium, Sodium and Potassium?

A. These have one electron in their outermost shell
B. There are alkaline earth metals
C. These cannot form oxides
D. These are inert elements
Answer» B. There are alkaline earth metals
55934.

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.Prince Harry and his wife, Megan Markle announced their decision to ______ from their role as senior royals by leaving the United Kingdom and limiting their royal commitments.

A. step back
B. step on
C. step up
D. step in
Answer» B. step on
55935.

What are the benefits of implementing the 'Integrated Watershed Development Programme'?1. Prevention of soil runoff2. Linking the country's perennial rivers with seasonal rivers3. Rainwater harvesting and recharge of the groundwater table4. Regeneration of natural vegetationSelect the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
55936.

The famous Nabakalebara festival belongs to which of the following states?

A. West Bengal
B. Odisha
C. Bihar
D. Jharkhand
Answer» C. Bihar
55937.

The lowest height above the runway where the pilots make the decision to continue the landing manoeuvre or to cut is short is called the

A. Runway height
B. Decision height
C. Threshold height
D. Runway visual range
Answer» C. Threshold height
55938.

Which of the following ministry has launched a campaign Local for Diwali?

A. Home Minister
B. Textile Minister
C. Tribal Affairs Ministry
D. Rural Development Minister
E. Both option 2) and 3)
Answer» C. Tribal Affairs Ministry
55939.

The unit of strain is

A. that of shear
B. that of force
C. that of deformation in length
D. dimensionless
Answer» E.
55940.

What value should come in the place of (x) in the following question?√576 ÷ √144 – x = 200

A. -298
B. -198
C. -98
D. -168
E. -178
Answer» C. -98
55941.

To increase the range of an ammeter we need to connect a suitable

A. low resistance in parallel
B. low resistance in series
C. high resistance in parallel
D. high resistance in series
Answer» B. low resistance in series
55942.

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to replace 'A' sequentially and balance the following equation.16 A 8 A 6 A 3 A 4

A. ×, =, -, ÷
B. ÷, ×, =, -
C. ÷, ×, =, ×
D. ×, ÷, +, =
Answer» D. ×, ÷, +, =
55943.

Select the word-pair in which the two words are related in the same way as are the twowords in the following word-pair.Mumbai : Capital

A. Delhi : Tajmahal
B. Newyork : China
C. Yen : Currency
D. Hill : High
Answer» D. Hill : High
55944.

The Supreme Commander of the Indian Air Force is the:

A. Home Minister of India
B. Prime Minister
C. Defence Minister
D. President of India
Answer» E.
55945.

Select the option which correctly converts the given sentence into indirect speech.She said to me, "Shall I post these invitations for you today?"

A. She asked me if she should post those invitations for me that day.
B. She asked me that if she should post those invitations for me today.
C. I asked her if I shall post these invitations for her that day.
D. She asked me if she could post these invitations for me that day.
Answer» B. She asked me that if she should post those invitations for me today.
55946.

Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.Her mother advised her not to go too fast while reciting her poem.

A. Her mother said, “Don’t go too fast while reciting her poem.”
B. Her mother said, “Why are you going so fast while reciting your poem?”
C. Her mother said, “You needn’t go too fast while reciting your poem.”
D. Her mother said, “Don’t go too fast while reciting your poem.”
Answer» E.
55947.

Sitesh drove 12 hours at a speed of @ 75 km/hr. At present, how long should he drive at a speed of @ 90 km/hr so that the overall average speed will be 81 km/hr?

A. 9
B. 7.5
C. 8
D. 6
Answer» D. 6
55948.

Rising Sun is acquiring how much per cent stake in Magma Fincorp Ltd. through preferential allotment of equity shares?

A. 50
B. 55
C. 60
D. 65
E. 70
Answer» D. 65
55949.

The square root of 64 ∠36°

A. 8 ∠6°
B. 8 ∠18°
C. 8 ∠36°
D. 8 ∠8°
Answer» C. 8 ∠36°
55950.

Which of the following international agencies has agreed to provide 50% of the fund required over a period of 5 years (2020-21 to 2024-25) as loan for the Atal Bhujal Yojana ?

A. World Bank
B. Asian Development Bank
C. International Monetary Fund
D. New Development Bank
Answer» B. Asian Development Bank