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58301.

The raw material that is not used in glass is:

A. Sand
B. Soda ash
C. Alumina
D. Lime stone
Answer» D. Lime stone
58302.

Select the most appropriate option to substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select No Improvement.When you go by rail, make sure taking the express train that stops only at big stations.

A. make sure to taking
B. No improvement
C. make sure to take
D. making sure to take
Answer» D. making sure to take
58303.

Which is the most renowned sweet from Agra?

A. Balushahi
B. Gajar ka Halwa
C. Petha
D. Malpua
Answer» D. Malpua
58304.

If the radius of a sphere be doubled, the area of its surface will become

A. Double
B. Three Times
C. Four Times
D. None
Answer» D. None
58305.

What is the process of conversion from solid to gas is known as?

A. Fusion
B. Solidification
C. Sublimation
D. Condensation
Answer» D. Condensation
58306.

The smallest circle in the cam profile is:

A. prime circle
B. pitch circle
C. base circle
D. pitch curve
Answer» D. pitch curve
58307.

The centrifugal casting method is used for casting articles of

A. Symmetrical shape about vertical axis
B. Symmetrical shape about horizontal axis
C. Irregular shape
D. Non-ferrous metal only
Answer» C. Irregular shape
58308.

Select the letter-cluster that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.IHUW : HFRS :: LMQT : ?

A. KKNP
B. LKPN
C. LMNO
D. LNMK
Answer» B. LKPN
58309.

The part of the universal surface gauge which helps to draw a parallel line along a datum edge is the ________

A. Rocker arm
B. Guide pins
C. Snug
D. Fine adjusting screw
Answer» C. Snug
58310.

The medals-gold, silver and bronze were introduced in Olympic games in the year _________.

A. 1915
B. 1918
C. 1919
D. 1904
Answer» E.
58311.

The head of water over an orifice of area 0.1 m2 is 5 m. The actual discharge in m3 per second if Cd = 0.4 (assume g = 10 m/s2) is

A. 0.4
B. 4
C. 2
D. 0.2
Answer» B. 4
58312.

The percentage of area under ± σ in Gaussian frequency distribution is

A. 68.3 percent
B. 99.7 percent
C. 95.5 percent
D. 65.5 percent
Answer» B. 99.7 percent
58313.

When was the first industrial policy of the Government of India announced?

A. April 1, 1942
B. April 6, 1948
C. April 30, 1956
D. January 1, 1951
Answer» C. April 30, 1956
58314.

The value of admittance parameter Y12 for the two-port network shown in the figure is:

A. -0.05 mho
B. 0.1 mho
C. -0.2 mho
D. 0.05 mho
Answer» B. 0.1 mho
58315.

SEBI is _______.

A. Constitutional body
B. Advisory body
C. Statutory body
D. Non-statutory body
Answer» D. Non-statutory body
58316.

The Resistance of material is _______ its area of cross section.

A. Directly proportional to
B. Inversely proportional to
C. Independent of
D. Equal to
Answer» C. Independent of
58317.

Which of the following conditions require Geodetic Surveying?

A. Reconnaissance Survey
B. Survey of the Country
C. Horizontal Curve Ranging
D. Vertical Curve Ranging
Answer» C. Horizontal Curve Ranging
58318.

The Koyna, Tungabhadra and Bhima rivers are the major tributaries of the river:

A. Tapti
B. Ganga
C. Godavari
D. Krishna
Answer» E.
58319.

Which of the following expression represents the CORRECT value of coefficient of curvature?

A. \({{\rm{C}}_{\rm{c}}}{\rm{\;}} = {\rm{\;}}\frac{{{{\left( {{{\rm{D}}_{30}}} \right)}^2}}}{{{{\rm{D}}_{60}}{\rm{\;}} \times {\rm{\;}}{{\rm{D}}_{10}}}}\)
B. \({{\rm{C}}_{\rm{c}}}{\rm{\;}} = {\rm{\;}}\frac{{{{\left( {{{\rm{D}}_{60}}} \right)}^2}}}{{{{\rm{D}}_{30}}{\rm{\;}} \times {\rm{\;}}{{\rm{D}}_{10}}}}\)
C. \({{\rm{C}}_{\rm{c}}}{\rm{\;}} = {\rm{\;}}\frac{{{{\left( {{{\rm{D}}_{10}}} \right)}^2}}}{{{{\rm{D}}_{60}}{\rm{\;}} \times {\rm{\;}}{{\rm{D}}_{30}}}}\)
D. \({{\rm{C}}_{\rm{c}}}{\rm{\;}} = {\rm{\;}}\frac{{{{\rm{D}}_{30}}}}{{{{\rm{D}}_{60}}{\rm{\;}} \times {\rm{\;}}{{\rm{D}}_{10}}}}\)
Answer» B. \({{\rm{C}}_{\rm{c}}}{\rm{\;}} = {\rm{\;}}\frac{{{{\left( {{{\rm{D}}_{60}}} \right)}^2}}}{{{{\rm{D}}_{30}}{\rm{\;}} \times {\rm{\;}}{{\rm{D}}_{10}}}}\)
58320.

The portion AB is subjected to a force equal to

A. 200 kN
B. 300 kN
C. 100 kN
D. 400 kN
Answer» C. 100 kN
58321.

The inverse Laplace transform of \(\frac{1}{{{s^2} + s}}\) is

A. 1+et
B. 1 – et
C. 1 – e-t
D. 1 + e-t
Answer» D. 1 + e-t
58322.

The ratio between the curved surface area and the total surface area of a right circular cylinder is 2 : 3. What is the ratio of radius and height of the cylinder?

A. 1 : 2
B. 2 : 1
C. 2 : 3
D. 3 : 2
Answer» B. 2 : 1
58323.

Where was the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) hold its 2020 high-level conference early June?

A. Portugal
B. Netherlands
C. Switzerland
D. Italy
E. Greece
Answer» B. Netherlands
58324.

Select the most appropriate word(s) to fill in the blank:My family is my priority but there were times when I had to ______ because of work pressures.

A. look into
B. sit in
C. pull away
D. put off
Answer» D. put off
58325.

The circumference of the circle is 2 cm more than to the perimeter of the rectangle. The length of the rectangle is equal to the diameter of the circle and the breadth of the rectangle is equal to the radius of the circle. Then find the radius of the circle.

A. 8 cm
B. 14 cm
C. 9 cm
D. 7 cm
E. 3.5 cm
Answer» E. 3.5 cm
58326.

What is the repeated reflection of sound from the walls of a big hall that results in persistence of sound called?

A. Music
B. Pitch
C. Note
D. Reverberation
Answer» E.
58327.

The US has agreed to sell its 2 advanced missile defence systems to ________ at a cost of $190 million.

A. Israel
B. India
C. Australia
D. Brazil
E. China
Answer» C. Australia
58328.

The Nelson Mandela Day 2018 has been dedicated towards the elimination of ________ from the world.

A. Hunger
B. Drug trafficking
C. Human Trafficking
D. Poverty
E. Both 1 and 4
Answer» E. Both 1 and 4
58329.

The ratio of the flux density produced in a material to the flux density produced in a vacuum by the same magnetising force is known as _____ of that material.

A. resistivity
B. permeability
C. relative permeability
D. absolute permeability
Answer» D. absolute permeability
58330.

Which of the following are the properties of an electron?1) Electron is a constituent of cathode ray2) Electron is a negatively charged particle3) The mass of the electron is equal to the mass of the proton4) Electron is deflected by the electric field but not by magnetic fieldSelect the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 3 and 4
D. 1 and 4
Answer» B. 1, 2 and 3
58331.

The following sentence is divided into three parts. Identify the part that has an error in it. If there is no error, mark the option 'No error' as your answer.The government has appointed / the most acclaimed architecture company / to building the smart city.

A. No error
B. the most acclaimed architecture company
C. The government has appointed
D. to building the smart city
Answer» E.
58332.

Which of the following sectors now contributes the largest percentage towards GNP?

A. Agriculture
B. Industries
C. Services
D. Trade
Answer» D. Trade
58333.

The output of the circuit shown will be of frequency______.

A. 125 Hz
B. 250 Hz
C. 375 Hz
D. 500 Hz
Answer» B. 250 Hz
58334.

Which of the following statements are correct with respect to inversion of mechanism?1. It is a method of obtaining different mechanism by fixing different links of the same kinematic chain.2. It is a method of obtaining different mechanisms by fixing the same links of different kinematic chains.3. In the process of inversion, the relative motions of the links of the mechanisms produced remain unchanged.4. In the process of inversion, the relative motions of the links of the mechanisms produced will change accordingly.Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A. 1 and 3
B. 1 and 4
C. 2 and 3
D. 2 and 4
Answer» B. 1 and 4
58335.

Two metallic blocks having masses in the ratio 2 : 3 are made to slide down a friction less inclined plane starting initially from rest position. When these blocks reach the bottom of the inclined plane, they will have their kinetic energies in the ratio

A. 2 : 3
B. 3 : 5
C. 3 : 2
D. 7 : 4
Answer» B. 3 : 5
58336.

Which among the following soil is commonly used for bricks?

A. Black
B. Peaty
C. Alluvial
D. Laterite
Answer» E.
58337.

Rearrange the parts of the sentence in correct order.An equitable distribution ofP: for a sustained qualityQ: of life and global peaceR: resources has become essential

A. RPQ
B. QRP
C. PQR
D. RQP
Answer» B. QRP
58338.

Which dynasty had developed the Gandhara School of Art in ancient India?

A. Kushana dynasty
B. Chola dynasty
C. Mauryan dynasty
D. Gupta dynasty
Answer» B. Chola dynasty
58339.

The term ‘Ecosystem’ was first used in 1935 by

A. Taylor
B. Clark
C. Tansley
D. Lindemann
Answer» D. Lindemann
58340.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiombolt from the blue

A. someone who runs fast and wins a race
B. something sudden that happens unexpectedly
C. locking the doors to keep the rain out
D. winning after losing a game many times
Answer» C. locking the doors to keep the rain out
58341.

Select the set of numbers that is similar to the following set of numbers.(4, 24, 214)

A. (8, 81, 721)
B. (3, 27, 81)
C. (2, 26, 125)
D. (5, 35, 341)
Answer» E.
58342.

The ratio of two numbers is 5 : 11. If both numbers are increased by 10, the ratio becomes 7 : 13. What is the sum of the two numbers?

A. 80
B. 32
C. 48
D. 160
Answer» B. 32
58343.

What is the length of the side of the triangle?

A. 30 cm
B. 40 cm
C. 50 cm
D. 60 cm
Answer» E.
58344.

Same principal is invested in schemes of compound interest and simple interest. The interest obtained in compound interest and simple interest schemes after 2 years are Rs. 3360 and Rs. 2800 respectively. If the rate of interest is 40%, then what is the principal (in Rs.)?

A. 3500
B. 4500
C. 2500
D. 5500
Answer» B. 4500
58345.

Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.The policeman told the inspector that he had arrested a man for breaking the lock-down rules.

A. The policeman said to the inspector, “I have arrested a man for breaking the lockdown rules."
B. The policeman said to the inspector, “He arrests a man for breaking the lock-down rules.”
C. The policeman said to the Inspector, “He would arrest a man for breaking the lockdown rules.”
D. The policeman said to the inspector, “I am arresting a man for breaking the lockdown rules.”
Answer» B. The policeman said to the inspector, “He arrests a man for breaking the lock-down rules.”
58346.

The roots of the equation x2 + px + q = 0 are 1 and 2. The roots of the equation qx2 - px + 1 = 0 must be:

A. \(1,\frac{1}{2}\)
B. \( - \frac{1}{2}, - 1\)
C. \( - \frac{1}{2}, 1\)
D. \( - 1,\frac{1}{2}\)
Answer» C. \( - \frac{1}{2}, 1\)
58347.

Select the letter-cluster that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.KZL, LZM, MZN, NZO, ?

A. POZ
B. OPZ
C. OZP
D. PZO
Answer» D. PZO
58348.

Which is the example of sessile animal among following?

A. Euplectella
B. Chiton
C. Leech
D. Echinus
Answer» D. Echinus
58349.

Thermopile is a:

A. series connection of thermistors
B. series connection of RTDs
C. parallel connection of thermocouples
D. series connection of thermocouples
Answer» E.
58350.

Which of the following announced that it is developing a futuristic high altitude pseudo satellite with a start-up company, a first of its kind in the world?

A. Defence Research and Development Organisation
B. BEML Limited
C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
D. Ordnance Factory Board
E. Larsen and Toubro
Answer» D. Ordnance Factory Board