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57301.

Which of the following material is used for manufacturing of slag cement ?

A. Chromium sludge
B. Fly ash
C. Ferro alloy
D. Blast furnace slag
Answer» E.
57302.

The unit of the coefficient of consolidation is:

A. gm/cm2/sec
B. gm – cm / sec
C. cm2/sec
D. cm3/sec
Answer» D. cm3/sec
57303.

Read the following statements carefully:1. UNSC has unanimously passed the first-ever resolution ordering members to enforce laws against terror financing.2. UNSC resolution demands all states "ensure that their domestic laws and regulations establish serious criminal offenses" to collect funds or financial resources to terrorist groups or individual criminals.3. Nations that fail to carry out the resolution would face U.N. sanctions.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 are correct
Answer» F.
57304.

Which of the following statements are correct about an aqueous solution of an acid and a base?1. Higher the pH, stronger is the acid.2. Higher the pH, weaker is the acid.3. Lower the pH, stronger is the base.4. Lower the pH, weaker is the base.

A. 1 and 3
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 4
D. 2 and 4
Answer» E.
57305.

Shear centre is the point in or outside a section through which the shear force applied produces____________

A. only twisting
B. only bending
C. twisting and bending
D. no twisting and no bending
Answer» C. twisting and bending
57306.

Select the most appropriate sequence from the given options to make a meaningful paragraph from jumbled sentences.A. The officers are looking to reunite the dog with his owner.B. Eventually, the police caught the Chihuahua.C. A police officer on a motorcycle chased the dog.D. A Chihuahua ran across California’s San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.

A. DBCA
B. ABCD
C. CDAB
D. DCBA
Answer» E.
57307.

Which Association was formed with the idea of forming a coalition of solar resource-rich countries to collaborate on addressing global energy requirements?

A. International Solar Consortium
B. International Solar Alliance
C. Solar Energy International
D. Solar Reserve International
Answer» C. Solar Energy International
57308.

Which material is commonly used for making fixtures and jigs?

A. Brass
B. Steel
C. Zinc
D. Copper
Answer» C. Zinc
57309.

Silbhadra Datta has resigned from all party posts. From which of the following states does he belong?

A. Sikkim
B. Odisha
C. Tripura
D. West Bengal
E. Telangana
Answer» E. Telangana
57310.

Which of the following is true about Indian Vulture?1. It is called Gyps Indicus as per binomial nomenclature.2. The cause of the decline in the population of Indian Vultures has been identified as poisoning caused by the veterinary drug Diclofenac.3. Jatayu Conservation Breeding Centre is situated in Jharkhand.4. Recently, Gyps Vulture Reintroduction Programme was launched for the conservation of Indian Vulture by the Haryana Government.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
D. 1, 2 and 4 only
Answer» E.
57311.

The ratio of the selling price to the cost price in a transaction is 4 : 5. If the selling price is Rs. 80, then how much is the loss?

A. Rs. 16
B. Rs. 30
C. Rs. 15
D. Rs. 20
Answer» E.
57312.

The Focal Theme of Indian Science Congress, 2018 is ______.

A. Science and Technology : New Horizons
B. Science and Technology : Reaching New Heights
C. Science with Human Face
D. Science and Technology : Reaching the Unreached
Answer» E.
57313.

The following bar chart represents the birth rate (per thousand) of six different countries. Study the bar chart and answer the question given below.The birth rate of which country is exactly 50% more than that of Country D?

A. Country F
B. Country C
C. Country A
D. Country E
Answer» C. Country A
57314.

Which of the following is called the 'Grand Canyon of India'?

A. Laitlum Canyon
B. Gangani Grand Canyon
C. Great Canyon of Gandikota
D. Chambal River Canyon
Answer» D. Chambal River Canyon
57315.

Select the letter that will come next in the following series.O, R, U, X, A, ....

A. D
B. C
C. B
D. E
Answer» B. C
57316.

What is the average sales of milk (in litres) by the salesmen A in all the given states?

A. 21866.67
B. 26466.67
C. 19200
D. 26000
Answer» B. 26466.67
57317.

Which is a correct statement about flexibility and endurance of ropes?

A. lang lay rope is more flexible and endurable than regular lay rope
B. regular lay rope is more flexible and endurable than lang lay rope
C. both are equally good
D. other factors decide these considerations
Answer» B. regular lay rope is more flexible and endurable than lang lay rope
57318.

Which among the following was not the profit making central public sector enterprises during 2013 - 14?

A. ONGC
B. NTPC
C. IOC
D. BSNL
Answer» E.
57319.

The aim of the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin scheme is to have 2 crore 95 lakh houses by ________.

A. 2020
B. 2021
C. 2022
D. 2023
E. 2024
Answer» D. 2023
57320.

What is the area (in m2) of a triangular field whose sides measure 25 m, 39 m and 56 m?

A. 420
B. 240
C. 210
D. 480
Answer» B. 240
57321.

In mitochondria, ATP synthesizing chemical reaction take place in the

A. Outer membrane
B. Matrix
C. Inner membrane
D. DNA of mitochondria
Answer» D. DNA of mitochondria
57322.

The beam is loaded as shown in the figure. The magnitude of bending moment of A is

A. 120 kN-m
B. 600 kN-m
C. 240 kN-m
D. 180 kN-m
E. 60 kN-m
Answer» C. 240 kN-m
57323.

Which of the following is not a feature of Rig Vedic Polity?

A. A stateless society
B. Presence of hereditary trends
C. Lack of territorial identity
D. Absence of seperation of power
Answer» C. Lack of territorial identity
57324.

What would come in place of 6.

A. delay
B. hindrance
C. command
D. execution
Answer» E.
57325.

Uttar Pradesh contributes _______ seats to the Lok Sabha.

A. 60
B. 70
C. 80
D. 90
Answer» D. 90
57326.

The blood of which creature among the following does not contain haemoglobin?

A. Earthworm
B. Fish
C. Frog
D. Cockroach
Answer» E.
57327.

The shape of the bending moment diagram over the length of a beam, carrying a uniformly increasing load is always

A. Linear
B. Parabolic
C. Cubic
D. Circular
Answer» D. Circular
57328.

The 'SAMPADA' scheme of Government of India is related to ______

A. Rural banking
B. Food processing
C. Insurance for BPL familles
D. Irrigation sector
Answer» C. Insurance for BPL familles
57329.

Synchronous motors for rotary kilns run at:

A. ultra-high speeds
B. ultra-low speeds
C. high speeds
D. medium speeds
Answer» C. high speeds
57330.

Which of the following is a method of calculating national income?I. Value-added methodII. Expenditure methodIII. Income method

A. II and III
B. I and II
C. I, II and III
D. I and III
Answer» D. I and III
57331.

Drills are provided with five different sizes of morse tapers, numbered from:

A. MT 1 to MT 5
B. CT 2 to CT 6
C. MT 3 to MT 8
D. CT 3 to CT 8
Answer» B. CT 2 to CT 6
57332.

The average shear stress for structural steel rolled beams is calculated by dividing the shear force at the cross-section be the

A. Gross sectional area of the beam
B. Depth of beam
C. Gross sectional area of web
D. Width of flange
Answer» D. Width of flange
57333.

Which of the following statements is/are correct?1. An address generated by the CPU is commonly referred to as a physical address.2. An address seen by the memory unit is commonly referred to as a logical address.3. The run-time mapping from virtual to physical address is done by the memory management unit (MMU).Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3
57334.

Which of the following is a macronutrient for a plant?

A. Hydrogen
B. Manganese
C. Copper
D. Zinc
Answer» B. Manganese
57335.

Which country has been ranked first in the World Competitiveness Index compiled by the Institute for Management Development (IMD) in June 2020?

A. Indonesia
B. Singapore
C. Poland
D. Denmark
E. Finland
Answer» C. Poland
57336.

The average number of chocolates with six children is six. If another child joined them then the average number of chocolates with the seven children will become 7. What is the number of chocolates with the seventh child?

A. 14
B. 11
C. 12
D. 13
Answer» E.
57337.

Which of the following has topped the ‘product’ category list launched by global airline safety and product rating agency 'Airlineratings.com' for 2018?

A. IndiGo
B. Spicejet
C. ​Jet Airways
D. Air India
E. Emirates
Answer» D. Air India
57338.

What is the average number of vacancies available in the city of Hyderabad in the year 2009 and 2019?

A. 41080
B. 42740
C. 58610
D. 61400
Answer» E.
57339.

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. MAMMOTH

A. meaningful
B. enormous
C. solitary
D. momentary
Answer» C. solitary
57340.

What is the maximum value of bending moment?

A. 6.75 kNm
B. 13.5 kNm
C. 81 kNm
D. 125 kNm
Answer» B. 13.5 kNm
57341.

What is the purpose of setting up of Small Finance Banks (SFBs) in India?1. To supply credit to small business units2. To supply credit to small and marginal farmers3. To encourage young entrepreneurs to set up business particularly in rural areas.Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» B. 2 and 3 only
57342.

The GCF of 156, 312 and 195 is:

A. 39
B. 3
C. 78
D. 13
Answer» B. 3
57343.

Select the correct combination of mathematical signs to sequentially replace the * signs and to balance the given equation.16 * 4 * 22 * 2 * 5 = 58

A. ×, +, ÷, -
B. +, -, ÷, ×
C. ×, -, ÷, +
D. ÷, -, ×, +
Answer» D. ÷, -, ×, +
57344.

The probability of obtaining at least two “SIX” in throwing a fair dice 4 time is

A. 425/432
B. 19/144
C. 13/144
D. 125/432
Answer» C. 13/144
57345.

The board of directors of Muthoot Finance has approved payment of an interim dividend of how many rupees per equity share?

A. 10
B. 15
C. 20
D. 25
E. 30
Answer» D. 25
57346.

Read the following passage and answer. Your answers to these items should be based on the passages only.Temperatures have risen nearly five times as rapidly on the Western Antarctic Peninsula as the global average over the past five decades. Researchers have now found that melting glaciers are causing a loss of species diversity among benthos in the coastal waters off the Antarctic Peninsula, impacting an entire seafloor ecosystem. They believe increased levels of suspended sediment in the water to be the cause of the dwindling biodiversity in the coastal region.On the basis of the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:1. Regions of glaciers warm faster than other regions due to global warming.2. Global warming can lead to seafloor sedimentation in some areas.3. Melting glaciers can reduce marine biodiversity in some areas.Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3
57347.

The lengths of the two sides forming the right angle of a right-angled triangle are 21 cm and 20 cm. What is the radius of the circle circumscribing the triangle?

A. 15.5 cm
B. 12 cm
C. 14.5 cm
D. 14 cm
Answer» D. 14 cm
57348.

What is the average of first 12 natural numbers?

A. 5.5
B. 6
C. 6.5
D. 7
Answer» D. 7
57349.

The concept of the Supreme Court's Advisory jurisdiction was taken from which country?

A. Japanese
B. Canada
C. British
D. Australian
Answer» C. British
57350.

The writer is asking the readers

A. to skip the heavy dinner and take a light evening meal instead
B. to stop eating anything at night
C. to take food only during the day
D. to eat food before the sunset
Answer» B. to stop eating anything at night