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57001.

What is the missing number 'X' of the series 7, X, 21, 31, 43?

A. 11
B. 12
C. 13
D. 14
Answer» D. 14
57002.

The effect of lanthanoid contraction in the lanthanoid series of elements by and large means

A. Increase in atomic radii and decrease in ionic radii
B. Decrease in both atomic and ionic radii
C. Increase in both atomic and ionic radii
D. Decrease in atomic radii and increase in ionic radii
Answer» C. Increase in both atomic and ionic radii
57003.

Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.The part of a country's government responsible for its legal system

A. legislature
B. judiciary
C. executive
D. police
Answer» C. executive
57004.

Select the most appropriate idiom (in the context) to fill in the sentence.During the staff meeting there was a lot of ruckus since many didn’t ______ with the authorities.

A. see eye to eye
B. put their foot down
C. put their best foot forward
D. move up in the world
Answer» B. put their foot down
57005.

Which of the following ministries has launched the Jan Andolan Campaign on COVID-19, in October 2020?

A. Ministry of Home Affairs
B. Ministry of AYUSH
C. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
D. Ministry of Commerce
E. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Answer» C. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
57006.

The smallest whole number which is divisible by 3 and also by the next two greater prime number is ____________.

A. 60
B. 21
C. 10
D. 105
Answer» E.
57007.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.DISABLE

A. Permit
B. Disapprove
C. Refuse
D. Disallow
Answer» B. Disapprove
57008.

Which of the following statements is/are correct related to census 2011 of Uttar Pradesh?

A. The district having the maximum urban percentage in Uttar Pradesh is Shravasti
B. The district having the least urban percentage in Uttar Pradesh is Ghaziabad.
C. The district having the least rural percentage in Uttar Pradesh is Gautam Buddh Nagar
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
57009.

Weights of two friends A and B are in the ratio of 7 : 8. A’s weight increases by 10% and the total weight of A and B increase by 20%. What is the percentage increase in the B’s weight?

A. 28.75
B. 11.55
C. 32.85
D. 24.25
Answer» B. 11.55
57010.

Read the following statements and the conclusions that follow. Decide which of the two conclusions follow the given statements.Statements:1) All swans are parrots2) No parrot is a cuckooConclusions:1) No swan is a cuckoo2) All parrots are swans

A. Only conclusions 2 follows
B. Only conclusion 1 follows
C. Either conclusion 1 or 2 follows
D. Both conclusions 1 and 2 follow
Answer» C. Either conclusion 1 or 2 follows
57011.

The velocity of a body depends on time according to the equation v = 20 + 0.1 t2. The body is moving with-

A. Uniform acceleration
B. Uniform retardation
C. Non uniform acceleration
D. Zero acceleration
Answer» D. Zero acceleration
57012.

The integral \(\smallint \frac{{3{{\rm{x}}^{13}} + 2{{\rm{x}}^{11}}}}{{{{\left( {2{{\rm{x}}^4} + 3{{\rm{x}}^2} + 1} \right)}^4}}}{\rm{dx\;}}\) is equal to (where C is a constant of integration)

A. \(\frac{{{{\rm{x}}^4}}}{{6{{\left( {2{{\rm{x}}^4} + 3{{\rm{x}}^2} + 1} \right)}^3}}} + {\rm{C}}\)
B. \({\rm{\;}}\frac{{{{\rm{x}}^{12}}}}{{6{{\left( {2{{\rm{x}}^4} + 3{{\rm{x}}^2} + 1} \right)}^3}}} + {\rm{C}}\)
C. \({\rm{\;}}\frac{{{{\rm{x}}^4}}}{{{{\left( {2{{\rm{x}}^4} + 3{{\rm{x}}^2} + 1} \right)}^3}}} + {\rm{C}}\)
D. \({\rm{\;}}\frac{{{{\rm{x}}^{12}}}}{{{{\left( {2{{\rm{x}}^4} + 3{{\rm{x}}^2} + 1} \right)}^3}}} + {\rm{C}}\)
Answer» C. \({\rm{\;}}\frac{{{{\rm{x}}^4}}}{{{{\left( {2{{\rm{x}}^4} + 3{{\rm{x}}^2} + 1} \right)}^3}}} + {\rm{C}}\)
57013.

Where is the image of an object formed in human eye?

A. Cornea
B. Iris
C. Pupil
D. Retina
Answer» E.
57014.

The value of \({\cos ^{ - 1}}\left( {\cos \frac{{5\pi }}{3}} \right) + {\sin ^{ - 1}}\left( {\sin \frac{{5\pi }}{3}} \right)\) is

A. \(\frac{\pi }{2}\)
B. \(\frac{{5\pi }}{3}\)
C. \(\frac{{10\pi }}{3}\)
D. 0
Answer» E.
57015.

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully and decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements.Statement:I. All wings are multicolored.II. Some bags are multicolored.Conclusions:1. Some multicolored are wings.2. Some bags are wings.

A. Neither conclusion 1 nor 2 follows.
B. Both conclusions 1 and 2 follow.
C. Only conclusion 1 follows.
D. Only conclusion 2 follows.
Answer» D. Only conclusion 2 follows.
57016.

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’.India have a many all-rounders to match the talent and dedication of Kapil Dev.

A. has much
B. is having little
C. has few
D. No substitution required
Answer» D. No substitution required
57017.

The minimum age limit prescribed for appointment as Governor of a State in India is ______ years.

A. 40
B. 30
C. 25
D. 35
Answer» E.
57018.

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.CGEI : XTVR :: FJHL : ?

A. UOQS
B. UQSO
C. TNRP
D. OUQS
Answer» C. TNRP
57019.

The purpose of an amplifier is:

A. to increase voltage, current or power of an input signal
B. to attenuate the signal fed to its input
C. to introduce distortion in the signal fed to it
D. Both (B) and (C)
Answer» B. to attenuate the signal fed to its input
57020.

What is the simplified value of [(1 + sec 2θ) tan2θ] + 1?

A. cos 2θ
B. 1
C. sec 2θ
D. cosec θ
Answer» D. cosec θ
57021.

What is the ratio of the average number of English newspapers from the localities B, C and E to the average number of Hindi newspapers from the localities A and D?

A. 4 : 9
B. 9 : 10
C. 11 : 9
D. 9 : 11
Answer» B. 9 : 10
57022.

There are two similar figures given below with some numbers. Looking at the first figure carefully, fill the suitable number in the second figure in place of ‘?’.

A. 280
B. 202
C. 303
D. 100
Answer» C. 303
57023.

The given Bar Graph presents the number of students of two schools for six years.In which year, the absolute difference between the numbers of students in two schools is the highest?

A. 2010
B. 2012
C. 2011
D. 2013
Answer» C. 2011
57024.

The phase voltage of a three phase, star connected alternator is V. By mistake, the connection of R phase got reversed. The new line voltages will have a relationship

A. \({V_{RY}} = {V_{BR}} = \frac{{{V_{YB}}}}{{\sqrt 3 }}\)
B. \({V_{RY}} = {V_{YB}} = \frac{{{V_{BR}}}}{{\sqrt 3 }}\)
C. \({V_{YB}} = {V_{BR}} = \frac{{{V_{RY}}}}{{\sqrt 3 }}\)
D. VRY = VYB = VBR
Answer» B. \({V_{RY}} = {V_{YB}} = \frac{{{V_{BR}}}}{{\sqrt 3 }}\)
57025.

The bond between steel and concrete is mainly due to1. Mechanical resistance2. Pure adhesive resistance3. Frictional resistance

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» E.
57026.

The average weight of A, B and C is 65 kg. If the average weight of C and B is 61.5 kg, and the average weight of A and C is 68.5 kg, then the weight of C (in kg) is:

A. 65
B. 68
C. 67
D. 60
Answer» B. 68
57027.

The given question is followed by two statements numbered I and II. The question may or may not be answered with the help of these statements. You have to decide if these statements are sufficient to answer the question.The four employees of a company have monthly salaries that total Rs. 30,000. What is the salary of the highest paid of these employees ?Statements:I. The highest paid employee has a monthly salary that is twice as great as that of each of the other three employees.Il. The highest paid employee has a monthly salary that is exactly Rs. 6000 greater than that of each of the other 3 employees.

A. Only one of the statements, alone, is sufficient to answer the question but other statement is not.
B. Both statements I and II together are sufficient to answer the question asked but neither statement alone is sufficient.
C. Each statement alone is sufficient to answer the question.
D. Statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question asked and additional data to the problem are needled
Answer» D. Statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question asked and additional data to the problem are needled
57028.

The 1st flight from Kalaburagi Airport to Kempegowda International Airport, ________ took off in November 2019.

A. Chennai
B. Kolkata
C. Bengaluru
D. Ranchi
E. Jodhpur
Answer» D. Ranchi
57029.

The sum of kinetic energy and potential energy will be:

A. Geothermal Energy
B. Thermal Energy
C. Nuclear Power
D. Mechanical Energy
Answer» E.
57030.

The length, breadth and height of a cuboid are 18 cm, 24 cm and 4 cm respectively. The volume of cube is equal to the volume of given cuboid. Find the side of the cube.

A. 9 cm
B. 12 cm
C. 16 cm
D. 8 cm
Answer» C. 16 cm
57031.

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given wordCOVETOUS

A. benevolent
B. mercenary
C. acquisitive
D. avaricious
Answer» B. mercenary
57032.

Where was a Georgian AN-12 aircraft forced to land by Indian Air Force interceptors on 10 May 2019?

A. Jamnagar
B. Jaipur
C. New Delhi
D. Mumbai
E. Lucknow
Answer» C. New Delhi
57033.

The passageway, which has been renamed as Atal Tunnel, passes through the ________ pass.

A. Shipki La
B. Jelep La
C. Rohtang
D. Aghil
Answer» D. Aghil
57034.

The total number of industries in a particular area of a country is approximately 1500. If the government decides to increase the number of industries in that area by 15% every year, find the approximate number of industries in that area after 2 years.

A. 2035 approx
B. 2317 apporx
C. 1984 approx
D. 3130 approx
Answer» D. 3130 approx
57035.

What is the significant and key factor in the ecosystem?

A. Energy flow
B. Autotrophs
C. Plants
D. Soil
Answer» B. Autotrophs
57036.

The rates of various stationary items are given below:A packet of crayons - Rs. 15.50A packet of pencils - Rs. 14.00A packet of sketch pens - Rs. 22.50One scissors - Rs. 17.00One eraser - Rs. 2.00One sheet of glazed paper - Rs. 2.50A pack of decorative stickers - Rs. 5.00Sohail buys one packet of crayons, two packets of pencils, one packet of sketch pens, one scissors, 5 sheets of glazed papers and one pack of decorative stickers. How much would he be required to pay?

A. Rs. 86.50
B. Rs. 100.50
C. Rs. 102.00
D. Rs. 98.00
Answer» C. Rs. 102.00
57037.

Strapping is used in cavity magnetrons to

A. Ensure bunching
B. Prevent mode jumping
C. Improve bandwidth
D. Prevent cathode back heating
Answer» C. Improve bandwidth
57038.

What were the bids by Arun, Bankim, Charu and Dipak, respectively in the first round?

A. Lo, Lo, Lo, Hi
B. Hi, Lo, Lo, Hi
C. Hi, Hi, Lo, Lo
D. Hi, Lo, Lo, Lo
Answer» C. Hi, Hi, Lo, Lo
57039.

The weights of 3 boxes are 4, 5 & 11 kilograms. Which of the following CANNOT be the total weight, in kilograms, of any combination of these boxes?

A. 20
B. 16
C. 17
D. 15
Answer» D. 15
57040.

The two types of indoor type current transformers are:

A. Bushing type and Clamp-on type
B. Wound type and Clamp-on type
C. Wound type and Bar type
D. Bar type and Bushing type
Answer» D. Bar type and Bushing type
57041.

If C is an expert in mridangam and F is not, then which are the three musicians who are experts in tabla but not in either mridangam or ghatam?

A. E, F and H
B. C, E and G
C. E, G and H
D. C, G and H
Answer» B. C, E and G
57042.

The sentence(s) given with blanks are to be filled with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. For each question, choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it.He is younger ______ you are, isn’t he?

A. than
B. in case
C. if
D. on condition
Answer» B. in case
57043.

The letter that represents the artists who are the doctors and dancers only is

A. A
B. D
C. G
D. H
Answer» D. H
57044.

When was the total maximum distance traveled by four friends?A. MondayB. TuesdayC. ThursdayD. Friday

A. D
B. A
C. C
D. B
Answer» B. A
57045.

The outermost shell of a ______ element has two electrons.

A. Carbon
B. Boron
C. Magnesium
D. Chlorine
Answer» D. Chlorine
57046.

Which of the following is not the function of cutting fluid?

A. Removal of heat
B. Lubrication
C. Protection against corrosion
D. Abrasion of workpiece
Answer» E.
57047.

The creation of the institution of Lokpal was first recommended by

A. Law Commission
B. Santhanam Committee
C. Shah Commission
D. Administrative Reforms Commission
Answer» E.
57048.

The normal range of breathing rate per minute in an average adult person at rest is ________.

A. 9 – 12
B. 12 – 18
C. 21 – 24
D. 30 – 30
Answer» C. 21 – 24
57049.

The current through the capacitor is _____________ of the applied voltage.

A. π/2 ahead
B. π/2 behind
C. π ahead
D. π behind
Answer» B. π/2 behind
57050.

Sakira and Bryan depart from points x and y towards y and x respectively and travel in the same route. After meeting each other on the way, Sakira takes 7.5 hours to reach her destination, while Bryan takes 2.7 hours to reach his destination. After how many hours did they meet after starting their journey?

A. 6
B. 4.8
C. 5.25
D. 4.5
Answer» E.