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| 60551. |
Why was India's G.S. Lakshmi in news recently? |
| A. | She was the first Indian to play cricket for an English County Club. |
| B. | She became the first female ICC match referee. |
| C. | She was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award for the year 2019. |
| D. | She was the recipient of the Booker Prize in the year 2019. |
| Answer» C. She was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award for the year 2019. | |
| 60552. |
Why was Ramlal worried about Bholi? |
| A. | She was too old to get married. |
| B. | It would be difficult to arrange her marriage. |
| C. | It was difficult to comprehend her speech. |
| D. | She was not willing to get educated. |
| Answer» C. It was difficult to comprehend her speech. | |
| 60553. |
Why was it assumed that La La Land would win a lot of awards? |
| A. | Because the movie celebrates creation |
| B. | Because majority of voters are actors |
| C. | Because it is a movie about making movies and jazz |
| D. | Because it is a retro-revival Technicolor movie |
| Answer» C. Because it is a movie about making movies and jazz | |
| 60554. |
Why was Dr. Soumya Swaminathan in the news recently? |
| A. | Appointment as Deputy Director General for Programmes of WHO |
| B. | Research in the field of curing TB |
| C. | Cancer drug discovery |
| D. | Cure for Osteoporosis |
| Answer» B. Research in the field of curing TB | |
| 60555. |
Why was constitutional amendment needed for introducing GST? |
| A. | States were not willing to agree with the Union for introduction of GST without amendment in the Constitution. |
| B. | GST was to be implemented on concurrent base and Article 246 was inadequate for such a case. |
| C. | The Empowered Committee of Finance Ministers had recommended for constitutional amendment. |
| D. | The GST Council had recommended for constitutional amendment so that its power enhances. |
| Answer» C. The Empowered Committee of Finance Ministers had recommended for constitutional amendment. | |
| 60556. |
Why was CERN, the largest particle physic laboratory located near Geneva in news recently? |
| A. | For discovery of Neutrino, a new subatomic particle |
| B. | For discovering, Higgs Boson, a new subatomic particle |
| C. | Because of differences among the member nations over finance liabilities |
| D. | Major breakdown in the laboratory |
| Answer» C. Because of differences among the member nations over finance liabilities | |
| 60557. |
Why was central economic planning found to be difficult? |
| A. | Multiplicity of States and Union Territories |
| B. | Lack of coordination in different government departments |
| C. | Autonomy given to the States in certain matters |
| D. | Lack of will in implementing land reforms |
| Answer» D. Lack of will in implementing land reforms | |
| 60558. |
Why was Antarctic Treaty signed? |
| A. | to protect the continent |
| B. | to ban dumping of nuclear waste |
| C. | to create rules for its exploration |
| D. | All of these. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 60559. |
Why the Tarkunde Committee was constituted? |
| A. | For election reforms |
| B. | For improvement of Panchayati Raj |
| C. | For reforms in district administration |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. For improvement of Panchayati Raj | |
| 60560. |
Why was Akbar very pleased by Birbal's answer? |
| A. | Birbal told him the exact number of the crows. |
| B. | Birbal knew so many things about the crows. |
| C. | Birbal gave the answer which was expected by the emperor. |
| D. | Birbal knew the process to count the number of the crows. |
| Answer» D. Birbal knew the process to count the number of the crows. | |
| 60561. |
Why Udayagiri caves are worth a visit? |
| A. | Because they contain some of the oldest Hindu temples and iconography. |
| B. | Because they are built in Gupta period. |
| C. | Because they don’t take much time to see them completely. |
| D. | Because they have reverence for our ancestors. |
| Answer» B. Because they are built in Gupta period. | |
| 60562. |
Why the caves of Vidisha got its name as Udayagiri – Mount of Sunrise? |
| A. | It is because the day of winter solstice, the sun is directly overhead to the caves. |
| B. | It is because when the caves were carved out of these rocks, the caves fell on the Tropic of Cancer. |
| C. | It is because Gupta had deep reverence for Sun god. |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. It is because Gupta had deep reverence for Sun god. | |
| 60563. |
Why the split AC became very popular? |
| A. | Can fix it on window |
| B. | Take less current |
| C. | Silent operation |
| D. | Very cheap |
| Answer» D. Very cheap | |
| 60564. |
Why the recent launch of satellite is significant to ISRO? |
| A. | It is now known for expensive launch of satellite into the space. |
| B. | It is now identified as key player in the profitable commercial space launch market by giving cheap and highly reliable launch alternative. |
| C. | It is now known to be close to launching maximum satellites at one go. |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. It is now known to be close to launching maximum satellites at one go. | |
| 60565. |
Why the diesel filter is most necessary to diesel fuel feed system? |
| A. | For the easy start of the engine |
| B. | To prevent dirty smoke from the exhaust |
| C. | Controls the size of the particles allowed to pass into the fuel injector |
| D. | To increase of power from engine |
| Answer» D. To increase of power from engine | |
| 60566. |
Why the conservation of Cycas circinalis important? |
| A. | To ensure the livelihood of tribal communities and to protect biodiversity |
| B. | To establish a business of selling it. |
| C. | To prevent its population from increasing |
| D. | To prevent its stunted growth |
| Answer» B. To establish a business of selling it. | |
| 60567. |
Why the Bezier curve is smoother than the cubic spline curve? |
| A. | Because of higher-order derivatives |
| B. | Because of control points |
| C. | Because the curve passes through all the data points |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» C. Because the curve passes through all the data points | |
| 60568. |
Why surge tanks are used in a hydroelectric power system? |
| A. | For the protection of penstock |
| B. | For the protection of spillways |
| C. | For the protection of turbines |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. For the protection of spillways | |
| 60569. |
Why student unrest is considered as a global phenomenon of today? |
| A. | Today's students seek much recognition. |
| B. | They are the hope of tomorrow. |
| C. | Students tend to run away from their responsibilities very often. |
| D. | Students are being pampered a lot now-a-days. |
| Answer» C. Students tend to run away from their responsibilities very often. | |
| 60570. |
Why surface plates are used for marking? |
| A. | Because it can withstand heavy weight job |
| B. | Because the marking tools can be placed over it |
| C. | Because its surface is too big |
| D. | Because it provides datum surface / base |
| Answer» E. | |
| 60571. |
Why steel is commonly used as good reinforcing material?A. It is cheaply available in bulk.B. Thermal coefficient is nearly equal to concrete.C. It possesses low tensile strength.D. It develops a good bond with concrete. |
| A. | Only C |
| B. | A, B and D |
| C. | A and D |
| D. | A, B and C |
| Answer» C. A and D | |
| 60572. |
Why should we go beyond considerations of our own well-being? |
| A. | To follow in the footsteps of great leaders. |
| B. | To think of freedoms of others. |
| C. | To appreciate that our aims can differ from self-interest. |
| D. | To be able to enjoy our freedoms. |
| Answer» D. To be able to enjoy our freedoms. | |
| 60573. |
Why should those who over-eat refrain from doing so ? |
| A. | Because over-eating leads to loss of wealth |
| B. | Because over-eating is bad for health |
| C. | Because over-eating conserves food |
| D. | Because over-eating is immoral and unhealthy |
| Answer» C. Because over-eating conserves food | |
| 60574. |
Why should we ensure flexibility in our lesson plans?I. Flexibility in lesson planning will allow many things to be included in a plan so that the curriculum can be completed sooner.II. Flexibility will allow the plan to be adjusted through continuous assessment.III. Continuous assessment is less important than a firm lesson plan. |
| A. | I, II and II |
| B. | Only I |
| C. | I and II |
| D. | Only II |
| Answer» E. | |
| 60575. |
Why should you choose teaching as profession? |
| A. | Passion for teaching |
| B. | Service to humanity |
| C. | To make easy money |
| D. | Mastery over subject of teaching |
| Answer» B. Service to humanity | |
| 60576. |
Why malnutrition is difficult to be treated? |
| A. | As it is a communicable disease. |
| B. | No vaccine is available for it. |
| C. | People don’t consider malnutrition a serious problem at all. |
| D. | As it affects the good bacteria in the gut. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 60577. |
Why rotor skewing is used in a three phase squirrel cage induction motor? |
| A. | To reduce noise, parasitic torque and starting torque, but increases pullout torque |
| B. | To reduce noise parasitic torque, starting torque and pullout torque |
| C. | To reduce noise and pullout torque, but increases parasitic torque and starting torque |
| D. | To reduce parasitic torque and starting torque, but increases starting torque and pullout torque |
| Answer» C. To reduce noise and pullout torque, but increases parasitic torque and starting torque | |
| 60578. |
Why should an electrician wear rubber gloves while repairing an electrical switch? |
| A. | To avoid electric shock |
| B. | To handle the devices easily |
| C. | To clean the switch |
| D. | To avoid slipping of materials |
| Answer» B. To handle the devices easily | |
| 60579. |
Why science and religion are considered to be irreconcilable? |
| A. | Both relates to the present world |
| B. | Both arrives to conclusions in which tangible realities are organized |
| C. | Both differs in their spheres of activity and methods |
| D. | Modes of actions of both are similar to each other |
| Answer» D. Modes of actions of both are similar to each other | |
| 60580. |
Why offset is provided for a cam follower mechanism? |
| A. | To avoid jerk |
| B. | To accelerate |
| C. | To decelerate |
| D. | To minimize side thrust |
| Answer» E. | |
| 60581. |
Why regenerator use in gas turbine power plant? |
| A. | To produce extra heat |
| B. | To produce high pressure in the chamber |
| C. | To produce a high temperature |
| D. | To recover heat from exhaust gases |
| Answer» E. | |
| 60582. |
Why most of us accept the offers. good or bad, given by our friends? |
| A. | Not to hurt them or to risk our friendship. |
| B. | To impress our friends. |
| C. | To impress or neighbour |
| D. | To maintain our friendship |
| Answer» B. To impress our friends. | |
| 60583. |
Why metals conduct electricity ? |
| A. | Because of low melting point |
| B. | Because of high tensile strength |
| C. | Because of free electrons |
| D. | Because of high atomic density |
| Answer» D. Because of high atomic density | |
| 60584. |
Why losing of endangered status of snow leopard caused worry among wildlife biologists? |
| A. | They are worried that this cause threat to cats |
| B. | Snow leopard will escape the forests and destroy the people living their |
| C. | They believe this will set as a wrong message for those who are working to protect it |
| D. | People will start hunting snow leopard |
| Answer» D. People will start hunting snow leopard | |
| 60585. |
Why is tungsten used in the incandescent lamp filaments? |
| A. | Tungsten has high melting point |
| B. | Tungsten is less corroding at high temperatures |
| C. | Tungsten is very hard & difficult to break the thin filament |
| D. | Tungsten is an inert element in last column Group 18 periodic table |
| Answer» B. Tungsten is less corroding at high temperatures | |
| 60586. |
Why is the triple filter test important? |
| A. | It ensures that the provided facts are correct. |
| B. | It helps to prove if the speaker is wise. |
| C. | It helps to deliver a fact which is useful,good and true. |
| D. | It prevents from misleading others. |
| Answer» D. It prevents from misleading others. | |
| 60587. |
Why is there a unity amidst cultural diversity in India? |
| A. | The way people live in India is reflected in its culture |
| B. | Indian Culture is one of the oldest cultures in the world |
| C. | India had an urban civilization |
| D. | Cultures different from each other co-exist in a single country. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 60588. |
Why is there a great concern about the 'microbeads' that are released into environment? |
| A. | They are considered harmful to marine ecosystems. |
| B. | They are considered to cause skin cancer in children. |
| C. | They are small enough to be absorbed by crop plants in irrigated fields. |
| D. | They are often found to be used as food adulterants. |
| Answer» B. They are considered to cause skin cancer in children. | |
| 60589. |
Why is the transformer of an SMPS smaller in size when compared to a transformer in a Linear power Supply of similar rating? |
| A. | Because of smaller currents |
| B. | Because of lower PF |
| C. | Because of higher efficiency |
| D. | Because of HF operation |
| Answer» E. | |
| 60590. |
Why is the flash of lighting seen earlier than the sound of thunder? |
| A. | Thunder is more near than roaring |
| B. | The light can pass though vacuum |
| C. | Speed of light is more than speed of sound |
| D. | Speed of sound is more than speed of the light |
| Answer» D. Speed of sound is more than speed of the light | |
| 60591. |
Why is the price of cement going up? |
| A. | Because the Government is controlling the quota |
| B. | Because of export of white cement |
| C. | Because of the large usage of white cement |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 60592. |
Why is the offering of "teaser loans" by commercial banks a cause of economic concern?1. The teaser loans are considered to be an aspect of sub-prime lending and banks may be exposed to the risk of defaulters in future.2. In India, teaser loans are mostly given to inexperienced entrepreneurs to set up manufacturing or export units.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 60593. |
Why is the knowledge of grammar essential ? |
| A. | It is essential for an image in the society |
| B. | It is necessary for judging the mind of others |
| C. | It is essential for good speaking and writing |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 60594. |
Why is the compensation offered referred as irrelevant? |
| A. | Children have to fight a legal battle |
| B. | Adults have to fight a legal battle |
| C. | Childhood does not last |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 60595. |
Why is the classification of elements important? |
| A. | To study the properties of the elements in a convenient manner. |
| B. | To know their atomic number. |
| C. | To know the functions of the elements. |
| D. | To know their electronic orientation. |
| Answer» B. To know their atomic number. | |
| 60596. |
Why is the Commonwealth Heads of State Meeting (CHOGM) in Srilanka in November historic? |
| A. | This is the first meeting of the CHOGM since the World War II |
| B. | Sri Lanka is the country which heads the CHOGM |
| C. | It has as it main agenda the development of Sri Lanka |
| D. | It is the second largest summit of world leaders to gather in |
| Answer» E. | |
| 60597. |
Why is Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh important for Buddhist? |
| A. | Lord Buddha attained enlightenment in Sarnath |
| B. | Lord Buddha was born in Sarnath |
| C. | Lord Buddha attained mahaparinirvana (death) in Sarnath |
| D. | Buddha preached his first sermon in Sarnath. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 60598. |
Why is proportional flow weir provided in a grit chamber ? |
| A. | To reduce the suspended solids entering the grit chamber |
| B. | To maintain constant flow velocity in the grit chamber over a certain depth range |
| C. | To maintain constant flow depth in the grit chamber |
| D. | To allow sewage afresh into the grit chamber |
| Answer» C. To maintain constant flow depth in the grit chamber | |
| 60599. |
Why is Rajasthan called the 'mustard state' of India? |
| A. | Because it has the first place at the national level in the production of mustard |
| B. | Because it has the first position at the national level in the consumption of mustard |
| C. | Because mustard flower is the state flower of Rajasthan |
| D. | Because only mustard oil is used for cooking in Rajasthan |
| Answer» B. Because it has the first position at the national level in the consumption of mustard | |
| 60600. |
Why is Russia banned to compete in Winter Olympics 2018? |
| A. | Due to manipulation of the anti doping rules in Winter Olympics, 2014. |
| B. | Because of misbehaviour of Russian players with other team’s players. |
| C. | As Russian players are not fit enough to take the pressure of Olympic games held on such a big platform. |
| D. | As Russia is in some war with South Korea where the games are to be played. |
| Answer» B. Because of misbehaviour of Russian players with other team’s players. | |