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56551.

What is the remainder when 3456 is divided by 39?

A. 24
B. 27
C. 29
D. 31
Answer» B. 27
56552.

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.A. Although I had a fear of water, I thought it was an important skill I should learn.B. However, what I didn't realize was that it would also make me a more confident person.C. I also thought it would be a good exercise that would make me physically stronger.D. One of the hardest things I've had to do was to learn how to swim.

A. BADC
B. DCBA
C. DACB
D. ACDB
Answer» D. ACDB
56553.

The Laplace transform of e-2t is:

A. \(\dfrac{s}{s^2+4}\)
B. \(\dfrac{1}{s+2}\)
C. \(\dfrac{2}{s^2+4s+5}\)
D. \(\dfrac{1}{s-2}\)
Answer» C. \(\dfrac{2}{s^2+4s+5}\)
56554.

The name of UTI Bank was changed to _____ in 2007.

A. HDFC Bank
B. IDBI Bank
C. Centurion Bank
D. Axis Bank
Answer» E.
56555.

Which country did the President of India Shri Pranab Mulherjee first visited after he took over office?

A. Nepal
B. Bhutan
C. Myanmar
D. Bangladesh
Answer» E.
56556.

Two circles touch each other internally. Their radii are 2 cm and 3 cm. The biggest chord of outer circle which is outside the inner circle is of length:

A. 2√2 cm
B. 3√2 cm
C. 4√2 cm
D. 5√2 cm
Answer» D. 5√2 cm
56557.

The cost price of a set of 2 pants + 4 shirts or 1 pant + 6 shirts is Rs. 5,600. A shopkeeper decided to sell them separately. He sells 10 shirts for Rs. 6,000. Find the amount of profit or loss per shirt.

A. Profit Rs. 1000
B. Loss Rs. 1000
C. Profit Rs. 100
D. Loss Rs. 100
Answer» E.
56558.

Select the correct one-word substitution for the given words.The right to vote in public elections

A. Franchise
B. Equality
C. Liberty
D. Finance
Answer» B. Equality
56559.

Three positions of a cube are shown below. What will come opposite to face containing ‘E’?

A. B
B. D
C. A
D. F
Answer» D. F
56560.

Where will Atal Innovation Mission launch a new programme for Community Innovation in July 2019?

A. Mumbai
B. Varanasi
C. New Delhi
D. Hyderabad
E. Chandigarh
Answer» D. Hyderabad
56561.

Statement I: Two ideal current sources with currents I1 and I2 cannot be connected in parallel.Statement II: Superposition theorem cannot be applied to ideal current sources if these sources are connected in cascade.Choose the correct option:

A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.
B. Both Statement I and Statement II are true but and 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» E.
56562.

Select the most appropriate sequence from the given options to make a meaningful paragraph from jumbled sentences.A. There were some mangoes lying beside him.B. She looked at the mangoes longingly.C. Romi was growing fast and was nearly always hungry.D. Just as he was about to eat one, Kamla came along.

A. CBDA
B. CADB
C. BCAD
D. ABCD
Answer» C. BCAD
56563.

The study of the origins and predecessors of the present human species, using fossils and other remains

A. Archaeology
B. Autobiography
C. Gemmology
D. Paleo Anthropology
Answer» E.
56564.

Select the alternative that will improve the underlined part of the sentence. In case there is no improvement required, select “No improvement”.He should not have carry so many passengers.

A. should not have carried
B. No improvement
C. should not to carry
D. should not have carrying
Answer» B. No improvement
56565.

Which of the following subject does Pruthvi like?

A. Physics
B. Chemistry
C. Geography
D. English
E. Can’t be determined
Answer» E. Can’t be determined
56566.

Which Bank has signed a MoU with Small Business FinCredit India Pvt Ltd on 4 January 2019 for jointly providing loans worth up to Rs 1 crore to the MSMEs?

A. ICICI
B. SBI
C. PNB
D. YES
E. UCO
Answer» B. SBI
56567.

Read the following statements carefully:1. The second phase of GOAL Programme was announced recently by the Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda.2. GOAL stands for Going Online as Leaders.3. For this programme, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has partnered with the Niti Aayog and Google.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
56568.

Which of the following keyboard shortcuts is used for closing an MS Word 2010 document?

A. Ctrl + E
B. Ctrl + W
C. Ctrl + N
D. Ctrl + O
Answer» C. Ctrl + N
56569.

Select the correct one-word for the given group of words:Fluent and clear speech

A. Emotional
B. Enthusiastic
C. Articulate
D. Confident
Answer» D. Confident
56570.

The first Indian Prime Minister to have been assassinated is:

A. Indira Gandhi
B. Morarji Desai
C. Lal Bahadur Shastri
D. Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer» B. Morarji Desai
56571.

Where is the Ancient Gumbad monument Situated in Haryana?

A. Mewat
B. Bhiwani
C. Kaithal
D. Palwal
Answer» E.
56572.

The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was established by M. G. Ranade and G. V. Joshi on:

A. 2nd April 1870
B. 2nd April 1869
C. 2nd April 1871
D. 2nd April 1872
Answer» B. 2nd April 1869
56573.

Read the following passage and answer the item that follows. Your answers to this item should be based on the passage only.Climate change is likely to expose a large number of people to increasing environmental risks forcing them to migrate. The international community is yet to recognize this new category of migrants. There is no consensus on the definition and status of climate refugees owing to the distinct meaning the term refugees carry under international laws. There are still gaps in understanding how climate change will work as the root cause of migration. Even if there is recognition of climate refugees, who is going to provide protection? More emphasis has been given to international migration due to climate change. But there is a need to recognize the migration of such people within the countries also so that their problems can be addressed properly.Which of the following is the most rational inference from the above passage?

A. The world will not be able to cope with large-scale migration of climate refugees.
B. We must find the ways and means to stop further climate change.
C. Climate change will be the most important reason for the migration of people in the future.
D. Relation between climate change and migration is not yet properly understood.
Answer» E.
56574.

The figure depicts the motion of a particle along x axis with a constant acceleration. The acceleration of the particle along the x axis is

A. 2 m/s2
B. 0.5 m/s2
C. 1 m/s2
D. 1.5 m/s2
Answer» D. 1.5 m/s2
56575.

The main purpose of providing foundation to a building is

A. to provide a level base over which masonry may be laid
B. to fix the super structure to the ground
C. to distribute the weight of the structure on a sufficiently large area of the substratum
D. to prevent uneven distribution of load of beams on the substratum
Answer» D. to prevent uneven distribution of load of beams on the substratum
56576.

Which of the following are the active materials of a lead-acid cell?1) Lead Peroxide (PbO2) for positive plate2) Sponge Lead (Pb) for negative plate3) Concentrated Sulphuric acid (H2SO4) as electrolyte4) Dilute Sulphuric acid (H2SO4) as electrolyte

A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 4 only
Answer» C. 1 and 3 only
56577.

Which of the following has bagged 2 awards at the Global Leadership Summit and Festival of AI and Emerging Technology, CogX 2020?

A. Rail Sahyog
B. e-Sahaj
C. ROSHNI
D. MyGov Corona Helpdesk
E. e-Rozgar Samachar
Answer» E. e-Rozgar Samachar
56578.

Which of the following is not true with respect to hot-wire instruments?

A. Its deflection depends on the rms value of the alternating current; they can be used on direct current also.
B. They have very low power consumption.
C. They are unaffected by stray fields.
D. Their readings are independent of waveform and frequency.
Answer» C. They are unaffected by stray fields.
56579.

Three particles of masses 50 g, 100 g and 150 g are placed at the vertices of an equilateral triangle of side 1 m (as shown in the figure). The (x, y) coordinates of the centre of mass will be:

A. \(\left( {\frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{4}{\rm{m}},\frac{5}{{12}}{\rm{m}}} \right)\)
B. \(\left( {\frac{7}{{12}}{\rm{m}},\frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{8}{\rm{m}}} \right)\)
C. \(\left( {\frac{7}{{12}}{\rm{m}},\frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{4}{\rm{m}}} \right)\)
D. \(\left( {\frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{8}{\rm{m}},\frac{7}{{12}}{\rm{m}}} \right)\)
Answer» D. \(\left( {\frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{8}{\rm{m}},\frac{7}{{12}}{\rm{m}}} \right)\)
56580.

When a fluid flows in concentric circles, it is known as _____.

A. Free circular motion
B. Free rotational motion
C. Free spiral vortex flow
D. Free cylindrical vortex flow
Answer» E.
56581.

To make holes of 0.5 mm diameter and 30 mm depth in a mild steel component, the most suitable process is

A. Chemical machining
B. Electrochemical machining
C. Abrasive jet machining
D. Plasma arc machining
Answer» C. Abrasive jet machining
56582.

The current in a coil with a self-inductance of 2.5 mH increases from 0 to 1.4 A in one-tenth of a second. The induced emf in the coil is:

A. 35 mV
B. 350 mV
C. 70 mV
D. 0.70 mV
Answer» B. 350 mV
56583.

What is the difference (in Rs.) between compound interest (compounded annually) and simple interest for 3 years on a principal of Rs. 3000 at the annual rate of 20%?

A. 464
B. 384
C. 356
D. 424
Answer» C. 356
56584.

The epitome of Indian music is called ________.

A. Rig Veda
B. Upanishad
C. Yajurveda
D. Samaveda
Answer» E.
56585.

The post-order traversal of a binary tree is ACEDBHIGF. The pre-order traversal is

A. ABCDEFGHI
B. FBADCEGIH
C. FABCDEGHI
D. ABDCEFGIH
Answer» C. FABCDEGHI
56586.

Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.24, 30, 66, ?, 822, 4116

A. 402
B. 204
C. 420
D. 240
Answer» C. 420
56587.

What is the best way to save yourself when a snake is near you?

A. try to mun away
B. stand still
C. strike the snake
D. try to kill the snake
Answer» C. strike the snake
56588.

The study of grammar demands :

A. constant body exertion
B. only the leisure time
C. physical hardship
D. heavy expenses for tuitions
Answer» C. physical hardship
56589.

Under the framework of the new partnership with which country, Victoria University will help India to Establish a National Sports University?

A. Portugal
B. Australia
C. Vietnam
D. USA
Answer» C. Vietnam
56590.

Which Five Year Plan was a failure due to India-China war followed by Indo-Pakistan?

A. Fourth Five Year Plan
B. Seventh Five Year Plan
C. Third Five Year Plan
D. Rolling Plan
Answer» D. Rolling Plan
56591.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.The first thing they did was to ______ the extent of damage done by the rains.

A. circulate
B. ascertain
C. repair
D. search
Answer» C. repair
56592.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank._________ in Nagpur, we are unwilling to move to another city.

A. Since we have lived
B. Since we were living
C. Being that we are living
D. Since we have been living
Answer» E.
56593.

A group effort of generating alternative ideas that can help a manager solve a problem is called

A. The Delphi technique
B. Out of the box thinking
C. The nominal group technique
D. Brainstorming
Answer» E.
56594.

What is the average marks scored by the student in Hindi and Mathematics?

A. 120
B. 216
C. 96
D. 108
Answer» E.
56595.

Which dimensions match with the unit Pa?

A. [M1L1T-2]
B. [M1L-1T-2]
C. [M1L-1T2]
D. [M1L1T2]
Answer» C. [M1L-1T2]
56596.

Tides occur in the oceans and seas due to which among the following?1. Gravitational force of the Sun.2. Gravitational force of the Moon3. Centrifugal force of the EarthSelect the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.
56597.

Sapphire and ruby are varieties of natural:

A. aluminium carbonate
B. aluminium sulfide
C. aluminium oxide
D. aluminium hydroxide
Answer» D. aluminium hydroxide
56598.

Reproductive age in woman starts when their______.

A. Height increases
B. Weight increases
C. Puberty begins
D. Menopause begins
Answer» D. Menopause begins
56599.

The most suitable method of irrigation for areas having low rainfall and strong winds is

A. Furrow irrigation
B. Sprinkler irrigation
C. Drip irrigation
D. Contour farming
Answer» D. Contour farming
56600.

Which of the following option is not correct in relation to Blue Print of a question paper?

A. Weightage to objectives
B. Weightage to teaching method
C. Weightage to type of questions
D. Weightage to content
Answer» C. Weightage to type of questions