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57401.

What will be the compound interest of 2 years at the rate of 15% per annum compounded annually for an amount of Rs. 2,800?

A. Rs. 956
B. Rs. 903
C. Rs. 1,000
D. Rs. 875
Answer» C. Rs. 1,000
57402.

The triangle ABC with perimeter 56 and sides BC = x + 1, AB = 4x and AC = 5(x - 1) is of type:

A. Right angle triangle
B. Obtuse angle triangle
C. Equilateral triangle
D. Isosceles triangle
Answer» B. Obtuse angle triangle
57403.

Water at 42°C is sprayed into a stream of air at atmospheric pressure, dry bulb temperature of 40°C and a wet bulb temperature of 20°C. The air leaving the spray humidifier is not saturated. Which of the following statements is true?

A. Air gets cooled and humidified
B. Air gets heated and humidified
C. Air gets heated dehumidified
D. Air gets cooled and dehumidified
Answer» C. Air gets heated dehumidified
57404.

Two trains, A and B, start simultaneously from two stations X and Y that are 600 km apart and cross each other at a distance of 225 km from X. If it took train B 8 hours to complete the journey, in how many hours did train A complete it?

A. \(16 \dfrac{1}{4}\)
B. \(12 \dfrac{3}{4}\)
C. \(15\dfrac{2}{3}\)
D. \(13\dfrac{1}{3}\)
Answer» E.
57405.

Read the given statements and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.Statement:Dogs usually do not sleep much longer at night.Assumptions:1. Dogs take short naps.2. Dogs sleep during the day.

A. Only assumption 2 is implicit.
B. Only assumption 1 is implicit.
C. Both 1 and 2 assumptions are implicit.
D. Neither assumption 1 nor assumption 2 is implicit.
Answer» D. Neither assumption 1 nor assumption 2 is implicit.
57406.

Select the letter-cluster which is INCORRECT in the following series.PZN, SCQ, VFT, YIW, BLA

A. PZN
B. BLA
C. YIW
D. VFT
Answer» C. YIW
57407.

The radii of two circles are 20 cm and 15 cm respectively. If a third circle has an area which is equal to the sum of the areas of the two given circles, what will be the radius of the third circle?

A. 35 cm
B. 22 cm
C. 27 cm
D. 25 cm
Answer» E.
57408.

The curved surface area of a right circular cone is 156π and the radius of its base is 12 cm. What is the volume of the cone, in cm3?

A. 192 π
B. 240 π
C. 210 π
D. 180 π
Answer» C. 210 π
57409.

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.When they reached the summit,P- the boys could hear the faint notesQ- of a festival wafted towards themR- on the soft breeze of the spring night

A. QRP
B. RPQ
C. RQP
D. PQR
Answer» E.
57410.

The points P, Q, and R shown on the Smith chart (normalized impedance chart) in the following figure represent:

A. P: Open Circuit, Q: Short Circuit, R: Matched Load
B. P: Open Circuit, Q: Matched Load, R: Short Circuit
C. P: Short Circuit, Q: Matched Load, R: Open Circuit
D. P: Short Circuit, Q: Open Circuit, R: Matched Load
Answer» D. P: Short Circuit, Q: Open Circuit, R: Matched Load
57411.

What is the ratio of the average of bananas sold by A, B and E together to the average of apples sold by C and E together?

A. 4 ∶ 5
B. 5 ∶ 4
C. 15 ∶ 8
D. 10 ∶ 7
E. 5 ∶ 6
Answer» C. 15 ∶ 8
57412.

Which of the following is called 'the safety valve of nature'?

A. Earthquake
B. Ozone gas
C. Volcano
D. Rivers
Answer» D. Rivers
57413.

Which of the following is not a life cycle model?

A. Spiral model
B. Prototyping model
C. Waterfall model
D. Capability maturity model
Answer» E.
57414.

The ratio of boys to girls in a school is 8 : 11. If the number of students in the school is 399, then how many boys are there?

A. 184
B. 168
C. 176
D. 160
Answer» C. 176
57415.

The total pressure on the top of a closed cylindrical vessel completely filled up with a liquid is

A. directly proportional to (radius)2
B. inversely proportional to (radius)2
C. directly proportional to (radius)4
D. inversely proportional to (radius)4
Answer» B. inversely proportional to (radius)2
57416.

The aim of ‘Him Jyoti Foundation’ Dehradun is :

A. Best education of meritorious girls
B. Welfare of helpless women
C. Welfare of handicapped girls
D. All of the above
Answer» B. Welfare of helpless women
57417.

The eddy current loss in the transformer occurs in the

A. primary winding
B. core
C. secondary winding
D. None of these
Answer» C. secondary winding
57418.

The Dalai Lama is the exiled leader of which Chinese province, living in India?

A. Shenzhen
B. Guangzhou
C. Tibet
D. Macau
Answer» D. Macau
57419.

Which of the following fractions will be the fourth if the fractions \(\dfrac{4}{5}\), \(\dfrac{6}{7}\), \(​​\dfrac{9}{11}\), and \(​​\dfrac{3}{8}\) are ordered in descending order of their values?

A. \(​​\dfrac{9}{11}\)
B. \(\dfrac{4}{5}\)
C. \(​​\dfrac{3}{8}\)
D. \(\dfrac{6}{7}\)
Answer» D. \(\dfrac{6}{7}\)
57420.

Which among the following year Surendra Nath Banerjee was eliminated from Indian Civil Services?

A. 1874 AD
B. 1877 AD
C. 1885 AD
D. 1892 AD
E. None of the above/More than one of the above
Answer» B. 1877 AD
57421.

The mean of a distribution is 13 and the standard deviation is 7. What is the value of the coefficient of variation?

A. 50%
B. 76.77%
C. 53.85%
D. 38.88%
Answer» D. 38.88%
57422.

Read the following passage and answer the items that follow. Your answers to these items should be based on the passage only. Economic liberalization in India was shaped largely by the economic problems of the government than by the economic priorities of the people or by the long-term development objectives. Thus, there were limitations in conception and design which have been subsequently validated by experience. Jobless growth, persistent poverty and rising inequality have mounted as problems since economic liberalization began. And all these years later, four quiet crises confront the economy; agriculture, infrastructure, industrialization and education as constraints on the country's future prospects. These problems must be resolved if economic growth has to be sustained and transformed into meaningful development. Which of the following is/are the most rational and logical inference/ inferences that can be made from the passage? 1. It is essential to rethink and redefine the economic role of the State in the quest for development. 2. India has not made effective implementation of its policies in social sectors nor made sufficient investments in them. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» B. 2 only
57423.

The power to summon each House of Parliament is vested with the:

A. President
B. Lok Sabha Speaker
C. Vice President
D. Union Cabinet
Answer» B. Lok Sabha Speaker
57424.

What is the theme of World Immunization Week 2021?

A. VaccinesWork
B. Vaccines bring us closer
C. Protected Together: Vaccines Work!
D. Close the immunization gap
E. Immunization saves lives
Answer» C. Protected Together: Vaccines Work!
57425.

This circle diagram shows the percentage distribution of total 800 employees in various departments of a company. The table shows the ratio of male and female employees in different departments.DepartmentsMale : FemaleHr3 : 5IT2 : 3Accounts3 : 7Marketing7 : 4Production5 : 3 What is the total number of male employees in the company?

A. 354
B. 280
C. 520
D. 406
Answer» B. 280
57426.

Which of the following components of the reciprocating pump is made of cast iron?

A. Cylinder
B. Air vessel
C. Foot valve
D. Shaft
Answer» C. Foot valve
57427.

Which of the following is an ancient Indian book on surgery?

A. Susruta Samhita
B. Arthashastra
C. Manusmriti
D. Charak Samhita
Answer» B. Arthashastra
57428.

The underground road is called

A. flyover
B. expressway
C. subway
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
57429.

Which of the following data structure is useful in traversing a graph by breadth-first search?

A. Stack
B. Queue
C. List
D. None of the above
Answer» C. List
57430.

Statement I: During peak hours' roads are overcrowded with vehicles causing traffic jams in most parts of the city.Statement II: Many automobile companies are planning to launch low price vehicles.

A. If statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect.
B. If statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect.
C. If both statements I and II are independent causes.
D. If both statements I and II are effects of independent causes.
Answer» E.
57431.

Which of the following metals is the most reactive element?

A. Copper
B. Calcium
C. Iron
D. Zinc
Answer» C. Iron
57432.

The Delhi- Meerut Expressway has been opened for traffic from 1 April 2021. The Expressway will reduce the travel time between Meerut and Delhi to how many minutes?

A. 35
B. 45
C. 55
D. 65
E. 75
Answer» C. 55
57433.

Which of the following pass (es) through the Indian mainland?1. The Tropic of Capricorn.2. The Tropic of Cancer.3. The Equator.

A. Both 2 and 3
B. Only 1
C. Only 2
D. Both 1 and 2
Answer» D. Both 1 and 2
57434.

Which of the following is true about Home Rule League Movement in India?

A. it was first started by Annie Besant in India
B. This concept was brought from Germany
C. B. G. Tilak died while he was spearheading this Movement
D. This compelled British Rulers to come up with august declaration
Answer» E.
57435.

Srinivas is four times as old as his daughter. Five years ago, Srinivas was nine times as old as his daughter was at that time. His daughters present age is:

A. 10 years
B. 8 years
C. 6 years
D. 5 years
Answer» C. 6 years
57436.

Where did President of Nepal Bidya Devi Bhandari launch Visit Nepal Year 2020 campaign?

A. Pokhara
B. Lalitpur
C. Kathmandu
D. Bhaktapur
E. Janakpur
Answer» D. Bhaktapur
57437.

The Ebers-Moll equation for the emitter current is

A. \(a_{11} [exp⁡(\frac{V_E}{V_T} )-1]+a_{12} [exp(\frac{⁡V_C}{V_T})-1]\)
B. \(a_{11} [exp⁡(\frac{V_C}{V_T} )-1]+a_{12} [exp(\frac{⁡V_E}{V_T})-1]\)
C. \(a_{11} [exp⁡(\frac{V_E}{V_T} )+1]+a_{12} [exp(\frac{⁡V_C}{V_T})+1]\)
D. \(a_{11} [exp⁡(\frac{V_C}{V_T} )+1]+a_{12} [exp(\frac{⁡V_E}{V_T})+1]\)
Answer» B. \(a_{11} [exp⁡(\frac{V_C}{V_T} )-1]+a_{12} [exp(\frac{⁡V_E}{V_T})-1]\)
57438.

Under which article can the Supreme Court issue a writ?

A. Article 131
B. Article 32
C. Article 143
D. Article 226
Answer» C. Article 143
57439.

When was the Nationwide GST Stakeholder Feedback Diwas for new GST returns observed in 2019?

A. 4 December
B. 5 December
C. 6 December
D. 7 December
E. 8 December
Answer» E. 8 December
57440.

The ‘stones’ formed in the human kidney consist mostly of

A. sodium acetate
B. magnesium sulphate
C. calcium
D. calcium oxalate
Answer» E.
57441.

Which Chinese province has got a "confirmed" case of Bubonic plague after Inner Mongolia recorded two deaths due to deadly disease?

A. Hainan
B. Zhejiang
C. Hubei
D. Yunnan
E. Guangdong
Answer» E. Guangdong
57442.

The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place

A. 28th July, 1914
B. 24th July, 1935
C. 16th October, 1915
D. 13th April, 1919
Answer» E.
57443.

Which of the following is the largest planet, compared to the size of Earth?A. MarsB. JupiterC. UranusD. Saturn

A. B
B. A
C. C
D. D
Answer» B. A
57444.

The ratio of various ingredients (cement, sand, aggregates) in concrete of grade M 20 is:A. 1 : 2 : 4B. 1 : 3 : 6C. 1 : 1.5 : 3D. 1 : 1 : 2

A. Only A
B. Only B
C. Both A and B
D. None of these
Answer» E.
57445.

The civil engineering department of which of the following IITs has designed and developed a PPE doffing unit for Government Chengalpattu Medical College?

A. IIT Bomaby
B. IIT Delhi
C. IIT Roorkee
D. IIT Madras
E. IIT Guwahati
Answer» E. IIT Guwahati
57446.

What is the product of the difference between the smallest 4-digit number and the largest 3-digit number and the sum of the largest 2-digit number and the smallest 3-digit number?

A. 199
B. 9999
C. 9000
D. 10000
Answer» B. 9999
57447.

Which of the following fractions sequence is in descending order?

A. \(\frac{5}{7},\frac{4}{9},\frac{3}{5},\frac{2}{7},\frac{1}{2},\frac{1}{8}\)
B. \(\frac{5}{7},\frac{1}{2},\frac{2}{7},\frac{3}{5},\frac{4}{9},\frac{1}{8}\)
C. \(\frac{5}{7},\frac{3}{5},\frac{1}{2},\frac{1}{8},\frac{4}{9},\frac{2}{7}\)
D. \(\frac{5}{7},\frac{3}{5},\frac{1}{2},\frac{4}{9},\frac{2}{7},\frac{1}{8}\)
Answer» E.
57448.

Which estimation method is suitable for different thickness of walls and different level of foundation?

A. Long wall short wall method
B. Centre line method
C. Partly centre line and partly cross wall method
D. Predominant estimate method
Answer» D. Predominant estimate method
57449.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Permanent Settlement?

A. The Permanent Settlement vested Landownership rights in the Zamindar
B. The Permanent Settlement continued to pay attention to the customary occupancy right of peasants
C. The burden of the high revenue assessment was shifted to the peasants under the Permanent Settlement
D. The condition of the actual cultivators of the land declined under Permanent Settlement
Answer» C. The burden of the high revenue assessment was shifted to the peasants under the Permanent Settlement
57450.

The researchers of which of the following institute have come up with a method for safe handling and disposal of respiratory secretions in hospitals for ICU patients?

A. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology
B. IIT Kanpur
C. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
D. AIIMS Delhi
E. None of the above
Answer» B. IIT Kanpur