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57551.

The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) announced the appointment of whom as the chief coach of its senior side for 2020-21 season?

A. Abdul Samad
B. Gursharam Singh
C. ​Raj Kumar Sharma
D. Khaleel Ahmed
E. Vijay Shankar
Answer» D. Khaleel Ahmed
57552.

Uniformly distributed load on a concrete beam can be effectively counter balanced by selecting

A. Concentric cable
B. An eccentric cable
C. A parabolic cable
D. Trapezoidal cable
Answer» D. Trapezoidal cable
57553.

The difference in the Potential energies between two arbitrary positions downward displacements x1 and x2. (x2 > x1)

A. \(\frac{1}{2}k{\left[ {{x_1} - {x_2}} \right]^2}\)
B. \(\frac{1}{2}k\left[ {{{\left( {{x_2}} \right)}^2} - {{\left( {{x_1}} \right)}^2}} \right]\)
C. \(\frac{1}{2}k\left[ {{{\left( {{x_1}} \right)}^2} - {{\left( {{x_2}} \right)}^2}} \right]\)
D. \(\frac{1}{2}k\left[ {{x_1} - {x_2}} \right]\)
Answer» C. \(\frac{1}{2}k\left[ {{{\left( {{x_1}} \right)}^2} - {{\left( {{x_2}} \right)}^2}} \right]\)
57554.

Sundarban National Park is located in ______

A. Madhya Pradesh
B. Bihar
C. West Bengal
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer» D. Uttar Pradesh
57555.

The question below contains four scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the sequence which correctly assembles the segments and completes the sentence.A. the way for the fourth great model, B. According to Smith, C. it is Descartes’s system that pavedD. that of Newton

A. DCAB
B. CBAD
C. BCAD
D. BDAC
E. ACBD
Answer» D. BDAC
57556.

The real part of a complex exponential sequence x[n] = ejΩn is:

A. cosh Ωn
B. cos Ωn
C. sinh Ωn
D. sin Ωn
Answer» C. sinh Ωn
57557.

The word from the passage that means ‘change the image of an organisation or program’ is-

A. invest
B. abstain
C. embark
D. rebrand
Answer» E.
57558.

The Tamil Nadu Government has formed a 13 member all-party committee chaired by whom to share and discuss the status of the COVID 19 pandemic situation?

A. Edappadi K. Palaniswami
B. M.K Stalin
C. Karunanidhi
D. M. K. Alagiri
E. Prashant Kishor
Answer» C. Karunanidhi
57559.

Which of the following is equivalent of the Boolean expression given below?A + A̅.B + A.B̅

A. B̅ + A̅
B. A + B̅
C. B + A̅
D. A + B
Answer» E.
57560.

What should be the minimum age for contesting in Panchayat election?

A. 16
B. 18
C. 21
D. 32
Answer» D. 32
57561.

Read the following statements carefully:1.The Union Cabinet approved the scheme to rebate state and central embedded taxes to support the textile sector.2.This will enable the Government to take various measures for making exports of apparel and made-ups zero-rated.3.At present, apparel and made-ups segments are supported under the Scheme for Rebate of State Levies (RoSL).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.
57562.

The lengths of sides of triangle are \(3x,\;4\sqrt y ,\;5\sqrt[3]{z}\), where \(3x < 4\sqrt y < 5\sqrt[3]{z}\). If one of the angles is 90°, then what are the minimum integral values of x, y, z respectively?

A. 1, 2, 3
B. 2, 3, 4
C. 1, 1, 1
D. 3, 4, 5
Answer» D. 3, 4, 5
57563.

Salma buys an article and then sells if for Rs. 810. If she loses 10%, then at what price should she sell it to gain 4%?

A. Rs. 864
B. Rs. 729
C. Rs. 936
D. Rs. 900
Answer» D. Rs. 900
57564.

What will come in the place of question mark (?) in the below series?Option figure:

A. A
B. D
C. B
D. C
Answer» E.
57565.

The given pie charts represent the popularity of ice-cream flavours in the years 2005 and 2015.If a percentage point shift results in annual additional sales of Rs. 10,000, how much (in Rs.), did the combined annual strawberry and butterscotch sales increase from 2005 to 2015?

A. Rs. 65,000
B. Rs. 10,000
C. Rs. 74,000
D. Rs. 37,000
Answer» D. Rs. 37,000
57566.

Which of the following colours of a rainbow has the shortest wavelength ?

A. Violet
B. Blue
C. Indigo
D. Red
Answer» B. Blue
57567.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.Technology can be ______ and people seem to be more attached to screens than ever before.

A. addictive
B. contagious
C. infatuated
D. incorrigible
Answer» B. contagious
57568.

V is related P and Q is related to X in certain manner. To which of the following is U related in the same manner?

A. R
B. W
C. S
D. T
E. None of these
Answer» C. S
57569.

The present Minister for Communication

A. Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad
B. Shri Arun Jaitley
C. Shri Manoj Sinha
D. None of these
Answer» B. Shri Arun Jaitley
57570.

The kinetic friction is always

A. Less than the rolling friction
B. Equal to the rolling friction
C. Greater than the rolling friction
D. All of the above
Answer» D. All of the above
57571.

The Directive Principles of State Policy of the Indian Constitution are borrowed from the ________ constitution.

A. Irish
B. British
C. United States
D. Canadian
Answer» B. British
57572.

Which contact force is responsible for changing the state of motion of an object?

A. Magnetic force
B. Frictional force
C. Muscular force
D. Electrostatic force
Answer» C. Muscular force
57573.

Which country is not situated in the Horn of Africa ?

A. Somalia
B. Ethiopia
C. Eritrea
D. Libya
Answer» E.
57574.

To which state is the “Sua” dance related?

A. Chhattisgarh
B. Odisha
C. Maharashtra
D. Rajasthan
Answer» B. Odisha
57575.

Which award is awarded for gallantry other than in the face of enemy?

A. Shaurya Chakra
B. Vir Chakra
C. Ashoka Chakra
D. Param Veer Chakra
Answer» B. Vir Chakra
57576.

The radius of a wheel is 21 cm what is the distance (in cm) travelled by the wheel in 10 revolutions?

A. 660
B. 1320
C. 1980
D. 2640
Answer» C. 1980
57577.

The Economic Survey ______ introduced the concept of ‘Thalinomics’ in an attempt to relate economics to a plate of food.

A. 2019-20
B. 2018-19
C. 2017-18
D. 2016-17
Answer» B. 2018-19
57578.

What would come in place of B?

A. an
B. in
C. a
D. some
Answer» D. some
57579.

'Tejaji Pashu Mela' of Rajasthan is famous for which one of following breeds?

A. Nachna Camel
B. Murrah Buffalo
C. Chokhla Sheep
D. Nagauri Cow
Answer» E.
57580.

The UP. Cabinet in December 2014 gave its permission for conducting a feasibility study and preparing a detailed project report for running metros in four cities. Which city amongst the following is not included amongst these four?

A. Agra
B. Varanasi
C. Meerut
D. Allahabad
Answer» B. Varanasi
57581.

What is the value of 24 ÷ 4 -{(2/3) × (21/8)} ÷ (1/4)

A. -1
B. -96/15
C. 91/16
D. -8
Answer» B. -96/15
57582.

Two point charges \({{\rm{q}}_1}\left( {\sqrt {10} {\rm{\mu C}}} \right)\) and q2(-25 μC) are placed on the x-axis at x = 1 m and x = 4 m respectively. The electric field (in V/m) at a point y = 3 m on y-axis is,\(\left[ {{\rm{Take\;}}\frac{1}{{4{\rm{\pi }}{\epsilon_0}}} = 9 \times {{10}^9}{\rm{N}}{{\rm{m}}^2}{{\rm{C}}^{ - 2}}} \right]\)

A. \(\left( {63\hat i - 27\hat j} \right) \times {10^2}\)
B. \(\left( { - 63\hat i + 27\hat j} \right) \times {10^2}\)
C. \(\left( {81\hat i - 81\hat j} \right) \times {10^2}\)
D. \(\left( { - 81\hat i + 81\hat j} \right) \times {10^2}\)
Answer» B. \(\left( { - 63\hat i + 27\hat j} \right) \times {10^2}\)
57583.

The area of the circumcircle of a right angle triangle whose sides are 6 cm, 8 cm and 10 cm will be:

A. 9π cm2
B. 25π cm2
C. 24.5π cm2
D. 16π cm2
Answer» C. 24.5π cm2
57584.

The rake angle for a cutting tool to turn a workpiece is 30°. The cutting ratio for this orthogonal machining is 1 then the shear angle for the orthogonal machining will be

A. 30°
B. 60°
C. 65°
D. 45°
Answer» C. 65°
57585.

The Prime Minister of which of these countries resigned on 20 Feb 2020?

A. Ireland
B. Germany
C. France
D. Italy
E. Poland
Answer» B. Germany
57586.

The central banks of the United Arab Emirates and ________ have launched a common digital currency called ‘Aber’.

A. Qatar
B. Syria
C. Saudi Arabia
D. Iran
E. Yemen
Answer» D. Iran
57587.

Which movement became popular in Andhra Pradesh under the name 'Vande Mataram Andolan'?

A. Swadeshi Movement
B. Quit India Movement
C. Civil Disobedience Movement
D. Khilafat Movement
Answer» B. Quit India Movement
57588.

What is the magnifying power of a simple microscope of focal length 10 cm for image formed at near point 'D'? (D is about 25 cm)

A. 2.5
B. 3.5
C. 1.5
D. 4.5
Answer» C. 1.5
57589.

What does the word ‘Ashoka’ literally mean in Sanskrit?

A. Beloved of Gods
B. One with a pleasing appearance
C. Beautiful face
D. Without sorrow
Answer» E.
57590.

Which amendment added part IX related to the panchayats in the Indian constitution?

A. 54
B. 67
C. 82
D. 73
Answer» E.
57591.

The work done in moving a charge from one point to the other is 20 J. If the potential difference between the points is 10 V, the charge is:

A. 4.0 C
B. 2.0 C
C. 0.5 C
D. 1.0 C
Answer» C. 0.5 C
57592.

What is produced by the doping of silicon with arsenic?

A. n type semiconductor
B. insulator
C. conductor
D. p type semiconductor
Answer» B. insulator
57593.

Which of the following problems can arise due to non-use of a child’s native language?I. AlienationII. Non-participationIII. Large scale dropout

A. I, II and III
B. Only III
C. II and III
D. I and II
Answer» B. Only III
57594.

Simplify \(\sqrt {\left( {1 - {{\sin }^2}\theta } \right) \div \left( {1 - {{\cos }^2}\theta } \right)}\).

A. cot θ
B. tan θ
C. sec θ
D. cosec θ
Answer» B. tan θ
57595.

Which of the following projects has been launched by the Maharashtra government that is the largest plasma therapy trial for COVID-19?

A. Project Platina
B. Project Plasma
C. Project COVID
D. Project Safety
E. Project Madad
Answer» B. Project Plasma
57596.

Which country has successfully launched its largest carrier rocket, Long March-5B, which was carrying a new-generation spacecraft?

A. China
B. Russia
C. USA
D. Japan
E. UK
Answer» B. Russia
57597.

Which of the following statements relating to the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 are correct?1. The Act recognizes forest rights of forest dwelling Scheduled Tribes who have been occupying the forest land before October 25, 1980.2. The onus of implementation of the Act lies at the level of the State / UT Governments.3. The Act seeks to recognize and vest certain forest rights in the forest dwelling Scheduled Tribes and other traditional forest dwellers.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» E.
57598.

Which of the following organized a National Consultation on ‘Tobacco and Lung Health’ to commemorate the World No Tobacco Day 2019?

A. World Health Organization
B. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
C. Ministry of Home Affairs
D. Both 1 and 2
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
57599.

The phenomenon of water hammer in pipe flow originates from:

A. The non-Newtonian behaviour of water
B. the critical point singularity of the phase diagram
C. the compressibility of water when subjected to sudden applied high pressure
D. the microscopic from of all matter
Answer» D. the microscopic from of all matter
57600.

The critical speed of the shaft depends upon

A. Mass
B. Stiffness
C. Mass and stiffness
D. Mass, stiffness and eccentricity
Answer» D. Mass, stiffness and eccentricity