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7201.

What is the average of first seven prime numbers (correct to two decimal places)?

A. 7.14
B. 8.76
C. 7.64
D. 8.29
Answer» E.
7202.

The import of Soybean in the year 2015 is what percent of the import of Soybean in year 2012?

A. 116.66
B. 87.17
C. 114.7
D. 14.7
Answer» D. 14.7
7203.

The downstream speed of a boat is 20 km/hr and the speed of the current is 5 km/hr. What is the total time (in hours) taken by the boat to cover 40 km upstream and 60 km downstream?

A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9
Answer» C. 8
7204.

Which of the following is CORRECT with respect to grammar and usage? Mount Everest is ____________

A. the highest peak in the world
B. highest peak in the world
C. one of highest peak in the world
D. one of the highest peak in the world
Answer» B. highest peak in the world
7205.

What is the effect of the word choice 'riparian'?

A. It gives the article an authoritative, scientific tone.
B. It causes confusion, since both streams and rivers could be viewed as reparian.
C. It seems condescending, as if the author is bending over back-wards to teach readers.
D. It misleads reader into thinking they are getting scientific information when they are not.
Answer» B. It causes confusion, since both streams and rivers could be viewed as reparian.
7206.

The force which creates the pressure that causes the current to flow through a conductor is called

A. Voltage
B. Magneto motive force
C. Electro motive force
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
7207.

The operating costs of a company are given below. 20162017LoanInterest25%25%Salary50%55%Tax25%20% The total money spent on operations in 2016 is Rs. 120 lakhs and the total money spent in 2017 is Rs. 150 lakhs. By how much was the salary in 2017 higher than that of 2016?

A. Rs. 5 lakhs
B. Rs. 10 lakhs
C. Rs. 22.5 lakhs
D. Rs. 20 lakhs
Answer» D. Rs. 20 lakhs
7208.

The main objective of the industry base Memorandum Scheme is _________.

A. Encouraging entrepreneurship and promoting start-up
B. Facilitating a relationship between future job seekers and employers
C. Promote ease of doing business
D. Setting up a network of technology and emerging centers
Answer» D. Setting up a network of technology and emerging centers
7209.

Where is the Alkaloid Factory situated?

A. Dewas
B. Neemuch
C. Hoshangabad
D. Itarsi
Answer» C. Hoshangabad
7210.

Select the correct alternative to indicate the arrangement of the following words in a logical and meaningful order.1 Injury2 Recovery3 Accident4 Showroom5 Drive6 Car

A. 6, 4, 3, 5, 1, 2
B. 5, 6, 3, 2, 1, 4
C. 4, 6, 5, 3, 1, 2
D. 4, 6, 5, 3, 2, 1
Answer» D. 4, 6, 5, 3, 2, 1
7211.

Recently, who has/have been inducted into the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery?

A. Indra Nooyi
B. Jeff Bezos
C. Mark Zuckerberg
D. Both 1 and 2
E. All are correct
Answer» E. All are correct
7212.

The MOSFET switch in its on-state may be considered equivalent to:

A. Resistor
B. Capacitor
C. Inductor
D. Battery
Answer» C. Inductor
7213.

Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.Gold ∶ Necklace ∶∶ Iron ∶ _____

A. Shirt
B. Ribbon
C. Book
D. Bucket
Answer» C. Book
7214.

Select the related letters from the given alternatives.YB : DW :: VE : ?

A. LO
B. MN
C. YB
D. RI
Answer» D. RI
7215.

Which of the following statements in the context of northern hemisphere is/are correct?1. Vernal equinox occurs on March 212. Summer solstice occurs on December 22.3. Autumnal equinox occurs on September 23.4. Winter solstice occurs on June 21.Select the correct answer using the code given below:

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 only
Answer» C. 2 and 4 only
7216.

Select the option that is related to the third letter in the same way as the second letter is related to the first letter.ACE : IKM :: QSU : ?

A. YBD
B. YAB
C. YAC
D. YZB
Answer» D. YZB
7217.

The increasing order of reactivity of the following compounds towards reaction with alkyl halides directly isA) B) C) D)

A. A < C < D < B
B. B < A < C < D
C. B < A < D < C
D. A < B < C < D
Answer» C. B < A < D < C
7218.

The length, breadth and height of a cuboid are in the ratio 19 : 11 : 13. If length is 30 cm more than height, then what is the volume (in cm3) of this cuboid?

A. 81510
B. 89665
C. 195300
D. 339625
Answer» E.
7219.

Which of the following is not correct with reference to Bio-sand Water Filter?A. It deactivates or kills pathogensB. Sedimentation removes larger particles.C. Filtration removes smaller particlesD. High-quality water is always assured

A. B
B. D
C. C
D. A
Answer» C. C
7220.

​Which is the following statement is/are true?I. Odd + Odd = EvenII. Odd + Odd + Odd = Odd

A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer» D. Neither I nor II
7221.

Which of the following statements refers to the process of 'parthenogenesis'?1. It is a natural form of asexual reproduction in which the growth and development of embryos occur without fertilisation.2. It is a mode of reproduction in which a male organism's sperm fertilizes a female organism's egg outside of the female's body.3. It is a mode of reproduction in which a male organism's sperm fertilizes a female organism's egg inside of the female's body Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

A. Only 1
B. Only 1 and 2
C. Only 3
D. Only 2
Answer» B. Only 1 and 2
7222.

Which of the following Muslim rulers remained in the captivity of his son ?

A. Akbar
B. Aurangzeb
C. Shahjahan
D. Jahangir
Answer» D. Jahangir
7223.

Which of the following propositions fills up the blank in the following sentence? ”Quinine is an effective antidote _________ Malaria”

A. to
B. against
C. for
D. none of these
Answer» B. against
7224.

Usually fins are provided to increases the rate of heat transfer, but fins also act as insulation. Which one of the following non-dimensional numbers decides this factor?

A. Eckert number
B. Biot number
C. Fourier number
D. Peclet number
Answer» C. Fourier number
7225.

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. Next to the Punjabi A – clad in beautiful sarees B – family was a group from Chennai in C – which all the women were

A. BAC
B. ACB
C. ABC
D. BCA
Answer» E.
7226.

Which of the following delivered the biggest cryogenic propellant tank C 32 LH 2 to the Indian Space Research Organisation in Bengaluru in November 2020?

A. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
B. Defence Research and Development Organisation
C. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
D. Bharat Electronics
E. Bharat Dynamics
Answer» B. Defence Research and Development Organisation
7227.

Which of the following has issued a draft circular on the declaration of dividend by non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) in pursuance to the announcement made in the monetary policy?

A. NITI Aayog
B. RBI
C. Ministry of Finance
D. SEBI
E. Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Answer» C. Ministry of Finance
7228.

The ________ balance is equal to capital flows from the rest of the world, minus capital flows to the rest of the world.

A. Current Account
B. Savings Account
C. Capital Account
D. Asset Account
Answer» D. Asset Account
7229.

Which among the following is different?Super Tackle, Raider, Bowler, Defender

A. Super Tackle
B. Defender
C. Raider
D. Bowler
Answer» E.
7230.

Speed of a boat is 10 km/hr in still water and the speed of the stream is 5 km/hr. If the boat takes 12 hours to go to a place and come back, then what is the distance (in km) of the place?

A. 36
B. 45
C. 60
D. 90
Answer» C. 60
7231.

Select the option which is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term.SANDY : HZMWB :: CRATE : _____ ?

A. XIZVG
B. XIZGV
C. XIGZV
D. XZIGV
Answer» C. XIGZV
7232.

Solve the following: \(24 - \left[ {25 - \left\{ {26 - \left( {27 - \overline {28 - 29} } \right)} \right\}} \right] = \;?\)

A. -1
B. 1
C. -2
D. -3
Answer» E.
7233.

The current i5 as shown in Figure below is equal to:

A. -12 A
B. -4 A
C. 4 A
D. 8 A
Answer» B. -4 A
7234.

Thoughts affect us when our

A. learning is affected.
B. pride is hurt.
C. job is affected.
D. sleep is disturbed.
Answer» C. job is affected.
7235.

Swati’s school bus starts from her house and takes one left turn to reach the hospital. Then, it takes a right turn and covers 5 km. Finally, it takes a left turn to reach her school. On reaching the school, the bus faces south-west. In which direction was the bus facing when it left Swati’s house?

A. North-east
B. North-west
C. South-east
D. East
Answer» C. South-east
7236.

What will be the default temperature setting of room ACs, according to the new energy standards by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)?

A. 24° C
B. 16° C
C. 18° C
D. 22° C
Answer» B. 16° C
7237.

Which area is different from the other three on the basis of amount of annual rainfall?

A. The Ganga Delta
B. The Konkan coast
C. The Punjab Plains
D. The Shilong Plateau
Answer» D. The Shilong Plateau
7238.

Read the following statements carefully:1.Scientists have invented a vacuum-assisted toilet that is about half as loud as the regular airplane commode.2.It took researchers at the Brigham Young University (BYU) in the US two years of trial and error, three academic publications and thousands of flushes to figure out how to make toilets quieter.3.An air-water mix in vacuum-assisted toilets travels more than 483 kilometres per hour.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.
7239.

The minimum height of an AVL tree with n nodes is

A. Ceil (log2 (n + 1))
B. 1.44 log2 n
C. Floor (log2 (n + 1))
D. 1.64 log2 n
Answer» D. 1.64 log2 n
7240.

Read the following statements carefully:1. Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting launched Wipro Consumer Care - Ventures, a startup venture fund to invest in startups in the consumer brands space.2. The venture will focus on companies with a differentiated approach where both parties can learn by leveraging their strengths and add value to each other.3. Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting is a $ 1 billion plus arm of Wipro Enterprises.Which of the above statements is/are true?

A. Only 1
B. Only 1 and 2
C. Only 1 and 3
D. Only 2 and 3
E. All of the above
Answer» F.
7241.

Which number in the given series in INCORRECT?11, 30, 67, 120, 219, 346

A. 11
B. 120
C. 67
D. 346
Answer» C. 67
7242.

Which of the following is/are considered as a limit state?(i) Attainment of yield point of tension members(ii) Excessive elongation of the tension members

A. Only (i)
B. Only (ii)
C. (i) and (ii)
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
7243.

Which of the following states in India has the maximum number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites?

A. Maharashtra
B. Odisha
C. Karnataka
D. Tamilnadu
Answer» B. Odisha
7244.

When did the India National Congress set up the National Planning Committee chaired by Jawaharlal Nehru, for prescribing a policy for economic development in a soon-to-be-free

A. 1934
B. 1938
C. 1939
D. 1944
Answer» C. 1939
7245.

The temporary structure erected to increase the size of opening in an existing wall

A. Safety shore
B. Inclined shore
C. Horizontal shore
D. Dead shore
Answer» E.
7246.

Which of the following has issued an emergency use authorisation (EUA) for a combination of drugs--casirivimab and imdevimab to be administered together for the treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms?

A. US Food and Drug Administration
B. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
D. Drug Enforcement Administration
E. Therapeutic Goods Administration
Answer» B. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
7247.

The ratio of the age of A and B 25 years ago was 3 ∶ 8. The ratio of their present ages is 8 ∶ 13. What will be the present age (in years) of B?

A. 15
B. 40
C. 65
D. 50
Answer» D. 50
7248.

Where was the capital of Shivaji?

A. Rajgarh
B. Sindhudurg
C. Poona
D. Kolhapur
Answer» B. Sindhudurg
7249.

What is the name of the community based microfinance organization floated by Mandal Samakhyas along with the Government of Andhra Pradesh ?

A. Naandi
B. Stree Nidhi
C. Jattu
D. Velugu
Answer» C. Jattu
7250.

Sulphur exhibit variable Valency due to

A. Bigger size
B. Hight electronegativity
C. Presence of d orbital in sulphur
D. High ionization energy
Answer» D. High ionization energy